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Edits by Instagram

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Instagram's free video editing app for phones, with watermark-free exports, green screen and Reels insights.

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Edits is Instagram's video creation app for making Reels and other short videos on your phone. It offers longer capture, project management, high-quality exports with no watermark, a precise timeline, auto-enhance and green screen.

It also shows real-time insights so you can see what's working. It is free to download on iOS and Android, and the App Store lists in-app purchases. A macOS desktop version is listed as coming soon.

How to claim it

  1. 1

    Download Edits from the App Store or Google Play.

  2. 2

    Log in with your Instagram account.

  3. 3

    Edit and export without a watermark, or share straight to Instagram.

Who qualifies

  • Instagram account
  • iPhone or Android phone

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