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Edits by Instagram — Video Editing

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Edits is Instagram's video creation app for phones. The App Store lists it for iPhone as a free video editor with in-app purchases, the official site links to Google Play for Android, and you log in with an existing Instagram account. Official pages describe an in-app camera that captures up to 10 minutes, a timeline with clip-level precision, automatic captions, green screen and cutouts, effects, templates, audio tools and exports described as having no watermark, with 4K export named on the App Store listing.

Why it fits

Video EditingAutomatic SubtitlesVideo Background Removal

iPhone / iPad

Video Editing · Automatic Subtitles · Video Background Removal

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Android

Video Editing · Automatic Subtitles · Video Background Removal

Go to edits.instagram.com
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iPhone / iPad / Android: Free download does not mean every task is free. Check in-app purchases, export limits and country/device availability in the store.

iPhone / iPad / Android: Available features may vary by device and access method.

iPhone / iPad / Android: Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions.

Good to know
Good to knowiPhone / iPadAndroid
Free outputYes—
No account neededNoNo
No watermarkYesYes
Works offline——
Batch processing——
Content languageTurkish—

— Unverified conditions. Official documentation reviewed. The app itself has not been hands-on tested. Matches only documented content-language support, not interface language.

Sources and review date (6)
  • edits.instagram.com/
  • apps.apple.com/us/app/id6738967378
  • about.fb.com/news/2025/04/introducing-edits-streamlined-video-creation-app
  • edits.instagram.com/blog/adding-video-subtitles
  • edits.instagram.com/blog/using-green-screens
  • edits.instagram.com/blog/video-effects
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Who is it for?

  • It suits people who already have an Instagram account and want to edit short videos on a phone: the official site says you log in with your existing Instagram account and presents the app for creators making videos on their phones.
  • It suits creators who want captions on a Reel: the captions tool generates timed captions from the audio, a voiceover track or both, and Instagram's blog says captions are free.
  • It suits people who film themselves and want a different backdrop: the green screen post describes recording in front of an image or video from your camera roll, applying green screen to an existing clip, or choosing Cutouts to keep the person and remove the background.
  • It suits people who want a ready structure: creator-made templates in the Inspiration tab carry timing, music and text, and you swap in your own clips.
  • It is not a fit if you want to edit on a computer or in a browser: the official pages link only to the iPhone and Android apps and describe no desktop or web version.

Getting started

  • Install Edits from the App Store (iPhone, iOS 16.3 or later) or from the Google Play link on the official site, open it and log in with your existing Instagram account.
  • Start a project by importing clips or recording in the in-app camera. The launch post and the App Store listing say it can capture up to 10 minutes, and the camera tutorial says you can set resolution and frame rate before recording (HD, 2K, 4K or HDR, depending on your device).
  • Edit on the timeline, which the site describes as having clip-level precision. Tap Captions in the toolbar for automatic captions, add a green screen or Cutouts from the camera or from a clip, then add effects and sound such as imported music or a voiceover.
  • Export and share: the launch post says you can share to Instagram and Facebook from the app or export and post wherever you want, and the App Store listing says exports go up to 4K with no watermark. The Instagram Help Center page on downloading from Edits did not load as text, so confirm the export steps in the app.

Decision points

  • Price: the App Store lists Edits as free with in-app purchases it does not itemize, and the official site shows no prices. Instagram's assistant post says a daily prompt limit applies to the assistant and that more usage is planned with a Meta One subscription. The pages read describe no paid Edits plan, so check the store listing before you rely on a feature for client work.
  • Caption language: the language can be auto-detected or set manually, and bilingual captions add one secondary language chosen from a list of 15 (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, French, German, Indonesian, Russian, Gujarati, Bengali, Italian, Thai and Kannada). Turkish is not on that list, and the blog does not say which languages speech recognition covers.
  • Green screen: the post says Edits supports up to 4K at 60fps and suggests 2K at 30fps for most green screen work, and advises keeping movement inside the green area because fast arm movements or loose hair can blur at the edges. It describes the tool as free to use and says processing runs on the device.
  • Compare with CapCut on what each official site states: the Edits pages link only to the iPhone and Android apps and require an Instagram login, while the CapCut home page lists Desktop, Online, Pad and Mobile versions and says you can try online for free with no credit card, and its pricing page lists Free, Pro, Ultra and Teams plans. If you want to edit on a computer or in a browser, the CapCut pages list that and the Edits pages do not.
  • Data: the App Store privacy labels, which the developer reports, list data linked to you including coarse location, contact info, contacts, user content such as photos, videos and audio, search history, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics, with purposes that include third-party advertising and analytics. Read them before you use the app with your main account.

Limits

  • No official page read states the price in full: the App Store shows Free with in-app purchases and no item list, and the Google Play listing could not be read, so the Android price and in-app purchases are unconfirmed.
  • Feature access differs by platform and place: the blog said on 19 August 2026 that the 15 in and out animation effects were currently available on iOS, that Restyle is available in some countries and that generation limits may apply, and the Edits assistant post says it is rolling out to everyone using Edits in the US.
  • The pages read do not name a trim or split control, an export file format such as MP4, a minimum Android version or the countries where the app is offered. The timeline is described only as clip-level and frame-accurate.
  • The Instagram Help Center pages on getting started and downloading returned only a Help Center heading when fetched, so their steps are not used here. The App Store listing points to the Meta Terms (facebook.com/terms.php) and the Meta Privacy Policy (privacycenter.instagram.com/policy) for Edits; the privacy policy loaded only in part and says nothing specific to Edits in the text read.
  • The App Store listing says Only for iPhone and requires iOS 16.3 or later. Posts also mention tools that were still being added, so check that a tool exists in your version before you plan a project around it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Edits by Instagram free?

The App Store lists Edits as a free video editor with in-app purchases that it does not itemize, and Instagram's blogs describe captions and green screen as free. The official site shows no prices and the Google Play listing could not be read, so check the store listing for your phone before you rely on a feature.

Do I need an Instagram account to use Edits?

Yes. The official site says to log in with your existing Instagram account, and Meta's launch post says to download Edits and sign in with your Instagram account.

Does Edits add a watermark to exported videos?

The official site and Meta's launch post describe exports with no watermark, and the App Store listing says you can export in 4K with no watermark. The pages read describe no exception for particular tools, so check the finished video before you post it.

Is Edits available on Android, iPad or the web?

The official site links to the App Store and Google Play. The App Store listing says Only for iPhone and requires iOS 16.3 or later, and the pages read describe no web or desktop version.

How do I add captions in Edits?

Open your project and tap Captions in the toolbar. Instagram says captions are generated from the video's audio, a voiceover track or both. You can edit the transcript in the bulk editor, pick a style, and add a second language with bilingual captions. Instagram's blog says the caption generator is free.

How does Edits compare with CapCut?

Only the official statements can be compared. Edits is a phone app for iPhone and Android that signs in with an Instagram account and is described as exporting without a watermark. CapCut lists Desktop, Online, Pad and Mobile versions, a Free plan beside Pro, Ultra and Teams plans, and says its online editor exports HD video without a watermark. The pages read do not compare editing quality or speed, and OOXL has not run either app.

Official sources (12)
edits.instagram.com/apps.apple.com/us/app/id6738967378edits.instagram.com/tutorials/template/edits.instagram.com/tutorials/enhanced-cameraedits.instagram.com/blog/adding-video-subtitles/edits.instagram.com/blog/multi-language-captions/edits.instagram.com/blog/using-green-screens/edits.instagram.com/blog/video-effects/about.fb.com/news/2025/04/introducing-edits-streamlined-video-creation-app/edits.instagram.com/blog/edits-assistant/www.capcut.com/www.capcut.com/pricing

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