With CapCut getting banned in the US, finding a replacement can be pretty hard, but not anymore. Instagram has finally announced its new Edits app. Available to download on both iOS and Android, this app is completely free to use and comes with some unique features. Here’s everything you need to know about the Edits app by Instagram.
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1. Caption Generator, Object Cutout, and Audio
The Instagram Edits app has plenty of editing options, just like CapCut. It can automatically generate captions for any video, so you don’t need to work hard anymore. With the Object Cutout feature, you can cut out objects from videos and photos to add them to your projects. The best thing is that the cutout feature works automatically and is flawless. In fact, it is better than what Capcut or VN video editor offers. You can also select the portion manually in case of the automatic detection.
The interface feels similar to VN Video Editor with options to add songs from Instagram or your library. Furthermore, you can insert a voiceover, select the text style/color. There is also an object overlay letting you impose any video or image over it. You get stickers and filters from Instagram, apart from a wide range of audio effects to make your reel stand out. There are also some cool effects and transition effects that let you create some amazing edits.
Similar to how Capcut offered integration with TikTok, you can choose from trending audios from Instagram or the ones that you have saved. The app will also recommend audio to add to your clip, or you can even upload your own. Furthermore, the Edits app lets you choose a song from the vast library of songs available on Instagram. You can also choose audio from reels, including the ones from the collection of saved reels.
2. Ideas Tab For Watching Reels And (Taking Ideas)
One unique feature that sets the Edits app apart from CapCut is the Notes Tab. Here you can jot down your ideas with sticky notes. It is easy to take inspiration from your saved reels or the ones saved in your collections. If that isn’t enough, you can also watch reels to hunt for ideas.
There is an option to color-code these notes to differentiate between them. It’s a hub where you can watch other reels and get some ideas for your next reel. These notes will also appear in the saved reels section of the app.
3. Built-in Viewfinder With Green Screen
Forget the Instagram camera app for shooting videos. Edits is much better since it comes with a dedicated viewfinder. Not only can you switch between different camera lenses, but you can also set the resolution and framerate. Apart from this, you can switch between HDR and SDR video, and there’s an option to choose the recording speed. You can also set a timer or countdown if you are recording a video.
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4. Watermark Free Videos and Reels Preview Option
Unlike free video editing apps, the Edits app doesn’t add any watermark when you export a video. Moreover, you can also check how the video in Instagram’s reel section looks while editing. This is useful for checking whether any elements are getting cropped out or thrown out of the frame. To do this, simply tap and hold on the preview window, and it will show you what the final output will look like.
Not only can you share and export the video without any watermark, but you can also export it up to 4K at 60 FPS. Instagram says the output is optimized for their app, so you won’t face any major dip. And you can directly share it to Instagram or Facebook from the app itself. The best part is that the app is completely free to use, and it even lets you export in HDR, which is unique.
5. Insights Tab
There is a familiar analytics feature for all the videos posted on your account. This shows you all the insights for the reels that you have posted on your account. You can check the reel views, overall reach, new followers, likes, and comments. There are also shares, and the number of people who have saved your content data. The best part is that you can view insights even if you own a personal account. Currently, Instagram requires you to switch to a professional account to access the dashboard, but you can do so within the Edits app.
It is great that you can check your insights within the Edits app, so you won’t need to open Instagram to check them. Furthermore, you can sort them based on the past 7 days, 14 days, 30 days, and even 60 days. It will also let you sort your posted reels based on the latest ones or the most watched ones.
And that’s it, folks.
