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Instagram Launches Edits: What Does This New Video Editing Tool Offer?

Instagram has officially unveiled Edits — its own video editing application. It will be particularly appreciated by content creators and small brands looking to scale their video production. This is a direct response to the popular CapCut tool, which falls under ByteDance. How do these applications differ, and what potential do they have for e-commerce?

Veronika Slezáková
Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge
Instagram Launches Edits: What Does This New Video Editing Tool Offer?
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Instagram Launches Edits

Edits combines advanced editing tools, project management, and creator-focused analytics—all in one application. It enables, for example:

  • Multi-track video editing for professional video without the need for additional applications.
  • Project bookmarks and notes make planning campaigns, seasonal promotions, or influencer collaborations easier.
  • Discovering trends in Reels helps respond to current formats and music.
  • Uploading videos up to 10 minutes expands possibilities for storytelling, tutorials, or behind-the-scenes content.

AI Editing for More Engaging Product Content

Visuals are fundamental in the online world. Even more so in e-commerce – where every detail sells. Edits bring features that help brands capture attention:

  • Green screen and object/person cutouts enable creative scenes and virtual environments.
  • AI animations from static objects bring product photos to life.
  • Planned AI tools such as environment generation, advanced keyframes, or team collaboration will be useful for UGC campaigns or agency production.

These tools will be particularly appreciated by smaller e-shops and creators who don’t have their own editing team but want quality video content.

A major advantage is the ability to export videos without watermarks, making it easier to share them across platforms — from Reels to YouTube Shorts to e-shop product pages. Moreover, some platforms—including Instagram— may algorithmically disadvantage content with foreign watermarks. Edits thus help brands maintain visual consistency and maximise organic reach.

Meta: Instagram Launches Edits, a pro video editor competing with TikTok's CapCut for creators and brands.

Source: Meta

CapCut versus Edits

Although Instagram Edits and TikTok’s CapCut may seem similar at first glance, they are tools with different focus and target audience. Edits was created in response to the needs of more advanced creators and brands who want to effectively manage their video content directly for Instagram Reels. It emphasises creative flexibility and planning.

Comparison of Edits and CapCut Tools:

Feature Edits (Instagram) CapCut (TikTok)
Integration With Instagram (Reels) With TikTok
Target audience Advanced creators, brands Regular users, viral content
Project management Yes No
AI functions Advanced (generation, keyframes) Primarily effects and filters
Security and regulation Pro-Western environment (Meta) Risk of legislative interventions (ByteDance)
Monetisation Currently free, AI may be paid Freemium, paid effects

Edits is already available on iOS and Android. Meta describes the tool as Instagram’s most ambitious creator tool to date. The application is initially available for free, but Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has indicated that some AI features may be paid in the future. Most tools, however, are expected to remain free.

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Veronika Slezáková
Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge
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