Edit like a studio. Post like a creator.

Shot on phones. Finished on desktop. Posted everywhere.

Meta is bringing Edits, its dedicated video-editing app for creators, to desktop. The upcoming version is expected to provide a larger workspace, precise timeline controls, easier multi-track editing and a smoother way to move media from your computer into your social content workflow. An AI-powered production assistant is also planned to help with creative ideas, editing guidance and performance insights.

Edits App for PC is not officially available for Windows or Mac. Anything offering an "Edits for PC" installer or "Edits online" is not Instagram's. Download Edits on Android and iPhone, or use an Android emulator to run the mobile app on a computer - Edits on PC · Edits on Mac.

Everything you love about Edits on your phone, with the room and precision a desktop deserves - as shown in the concept demo and expected from the announced version.

Expected, not confirmed: the four cards above describe what a desktop editor is expected to bring and what the concept demo shows. Only the desktop version itself and the AI assistant have been announced by Meta.

The shortcuts editors already know - the standard set a desktop Edits would be expected to follow.

Presets tuned for where your video is going - watermark-free, every time.

Four routes that work while the desktop app is in testing. Full comparison and setup steps in Edits for desktop.

Edits is the video creation app from Instagram, built for creators who want high-quality results without complicated workflows. It combines modern editing tools with creator-focused features like idea tracking and performance insights, so you improve your content over time - not just edit faster.

If you're used to juggling apps - notes for ideas, one editor for cutting, another for captions - Edits keeps the whole creator workflow in one place. The desktop version brings that same workflow to the big screen. Every feature, tool by tool: Edits – Video Editor · our review.

Built around real creator needs - the whole video workflow stays simple, without losing the tools that make content look polished. If you're used to juggling apps - notes for ideas, one editor for cutting, another for captions - Edits keeps the whole creator workflow in one place.

From capturing ideas to publishing polished videos, Edits keeps the workflow fast, focused, and easy to repeat.

STEP 01

Capture or import your clips

Use footage from your camera roll, your camera, or drag files straight from your desktop. Start ideas instantly without breaking your creative flow. Camera tools.

STEP 02

Edit and assemble your video

Trim clips, align timing, and build a clean sequence on the multi-track timeline. Optimized for short-form videos where speed matters. Trim & split.

STEP 03

Enhance with creative tools

Add finishing touches - captions, color, overlays - to improve clarity and style. Small refinements make a big difference in watch time. Auto captions.

STEP 04

Export and publish

Save and share your video to your preferred platform. Clean exports ensure your content looks sharp everywhere. No watermark.

STEP 05

Review insights and improve

Learn what performs best and plan your next video. Use insights to repeat what works and grow faster. Reels analytics.

Edits is ideal for creators building content in any niche. From fast trends to polished brand videos, everything starts here.

Edits is part of a new generation of creator-first editing tools. If you've used other editors, here's the simple difference.

Built for creators who want speed, clarity and consistency - a clean workflow without the complexity of traditional pro desktop software.

If you want your videos to perform better, focus on clarity, pacing and learning from what already works.

Edits ships a feature drop almost every month - more than 130 features in its first year. These are the latest additions and the thing each one lets you do. Several are iOS-first with Android rolling out, and the AI tools are live in some countries. The full month-by-month log is in Edits updates.

Quick answers to common questions about availability, features and usage.