Where CapCut and YouCut are standalone editors, Edits comes straight from Instagram and is built around making reels and sharing them back to that service. It is free, shows no ads, and has over 100 million installs. Install it from Google Play. Below you will find who makes it, what it does and what your phone needs to run it.
An Instagram-made editor with a 2025 release date
Edits comes from Instagram and uses the package ID com.instagram.basel. It first appeared on April 20, 2025, and the current build is version 454.0.0.54.77, updated November 2, 2026. Android 9 or newer is required, and help.instagram.com is the developer's support site.
The app is listed under video editors and video apps with a content rating of Everyone. It is free, shows no ads, and offers in-app purchases for those who want them.
4K export, single-frame edits and AI animation
Export is the headline. Edits can render videos in 4K with no watermark, and you can share the result to any platform, not only Instagram. For Instagram itself, the listing promises high-quality playback when you post.
Capture is built in. You can record clips up to 10 minutes long and move directly into editing. Camera settings cover resolution, frame rate and dynamic range, and the flash and zoom controls have been upgraded.
On the editing side, the app supports single-frame precision, which matters for tight cuts. It also adds AI animation for turning still images into moving ones. A drafts area keeps unfinished projects and finished videos together in one place.
The store text lists more tools: green screen, cutout and video overlays, plus fonts, sound and voice effects, filters, stickers, audio cleanup that removes background noise, and automatic captions you can restyle.
Reel insights and idea tracking inside the editor
Edits goes beyond cutting video. You can browse reels with trending audio for inspiration, and save ideas and content until you are ready to make something.
A live insights dashboard tracks how your reels perform, and the app aims to show what affects engagement. Check the app before relying on it for specific metrics.
This suits people who already publish reels and want planning and results next to the editor.
Android 9 is the minimum
The app needs Android 9 or newer. Older or low-end phones may struggle, especially with 4K export.
Edits is available for Android only and is distributed through Google Play, so installing from there is the route to take.
Edits pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install with no ads
- 4K export with no watermark, shareable to any platform
- Records clips up to 10 minutes long and edits them right away
- Single-frame precision, AI animation and automatic captions
- Rated 4.7 on Google Play from about 2 million ratings
Cons
- In-app purchases are included
- Android 9 or newer is required, and no file size or hardware guidance is given
- Insights and idea tools tie the app closely to Instagram reels
- Recent changes are hard to track
Is Edits safe?
Edits comes from Instagram, carries an Everyone content rating and runs without ads. In-app purchases exist, so check any payment prompt before confirming. The permissions list and data-safety summary on the store page are worth a read, especially since the app records clips of up to 10 minutes with camera access.
How to install Edits
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Edits when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
