Edits review

Edits is Instagram's own editing app, and it suits creators whose main channel is Reels. The App Store listing calls it a free video editor and documents 4K export with no watermark to any platform, single-frame precision editing, green screen and cutout tools, video overlays, automatic captions you can restyle, voice enhancement and background noise removal. The built-in camera records clips up to 10 minutes with control over resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. What sets it apart is the planning side: you can browse reels with trending audio, save ideas, and check a live insights dashboard showing how your reels perform. There is no paid tier, which keeps its value score high. The limits are depth and focus. Meta does not document keyframes, LUT import or multi-camera tools, and the extras are tuned for Instagram rather than TikTok or YouTube.

Who it is for

Instagram creators who want a free editor tied to Reels insights and trending audio.

Price

Free; no paid plan listed.

Edits is a free video editor that makes it easy for creators to turn their ideas into videos, right on their phone.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 4K export with no watermark to any platform
• Single-frame precision editing
• Green screen, cutout and video overlays
• Automatic captions, voice enhancement and noise removal
• Live insights dashboard for reel performance

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free with no watermark
• Strength: Built-in camera captures clips up to 10 minutes
• Strength: Reels insights and trending audio sit next to the editor
• Weakness: Built around Instagram, so other platforms get fewer extras
• Weakness: No keyframes or LUT import documented
• Weakness: On iPhone the app is listed as iPhone only, not iPad

Key facts

• Platforms: iPhone, Android
• Price: Free
• Max export: 4K with no watermark
• Capture length: Clips up to 10 minutes

Where it ranks

Edits is No. 4 in our Best Mobile Video Editing Apps verdict.