Instagram Edits for Reels: Make, Caption and Post Reels in One App

WHAT IT IS

Reels, made where Instagram expects them

Edits is a free video editor from Instagram. It records, trims, captions and exports short videos, then shares straight to Instagram. Exports have no watermark, and Instagram's creators blog says sharing from Edits gives a Reel priority processing.

It works best for vertical video. Instagram says Edits can capture and export up to 4K at 60 fps, with HDR if your phone supports it, so your Reels look sharp on a big screen too.

WHAT TO MAKE

Six Reels that Edits makes easy

talking-head tips: Read from the teleprompter, add captions and trim the gaps. Easy and fast.
tutorials: Screen or hands-on clips with captions and a clear first frame.
before and after: Two clips, one cut, a simple transition. Keep each clip short.
photo montages: Turn photos into a Reel with music and text. See from photos.
podcast clips: Cut a good moment from a long recording. See podcast clips.
day in the life: Stitch a day of clips together with a voiceover and music.

Tip: open on your best second. Many people decide to keep watching almost instantly. See hooks.

WORKFLOW

From idea to posted Reel in four steps

Menu names can change as Edits updates, so look for the closest option in your version. Our full guide is how to make a Reel.

01Record or import

Film in the Edits camera or import clips from your phone.

02Trim and cut

Cut the dead air. Short, tight clips keep people watching.

03Caption and add audio

Turn on automatic captions, fix any mistakes, then add music or a voiceover.

04Export and share

Export with no watermark and share to Instagram. Instagram suggests 2K, HDR and 60 fps for best quality.

Posting later? Save your project as a draft in Edits and come back when you are ready.

LIMITS

Honest notes

features arrive in stages: Some features, such as keyframes and draft sharing, were announced as coming soon at launch. Check the app for what your version has.
audio varies: Music and trending audio depend on your account and region. See trending audio.
an editor, not a growth tool: Good editing helps, but ideas and hooks drive views. See low views.
compare before you commit: Other editors do some things better. See our comparisons.

FAQ

Reels in Edits - quick answers

is edits good for making instagram reels: Edits is made by Instagram for short videos. It is free, exports with no watermark, adds automatic captions and shares directly to Instagram, so it suits Reels well.
does edits cost anything: No. Edits is free to download with no watermark on exports. You need an Instagram account to sign in.
can i share a reel straight from edits: Yes. Instagram's launch post says you can share directly to Instagram and Facebook, or export to post elsewhere. Instagram's creators blog says sharing from Edits gives a Reel priority processing.
what export quality can i use: The Instagram creators blog says Edits can export up to 4K at 60 fps, in SDR or HDR, and suggests 2K, HDR and 60 fps for best quality.
does edits add captions automatically: Yes. Edits has automatic captions. Check the text for mistakes before you post.
can i use trending audio in edits: Edits has music and sound effects, some royalty-free. Which tracks are available depends on your account and region, so check the app.

Reels, made where Instagram expects them

Six Reels that Edits makes easy

From idea to posted Reel in four steps

Honest notes

Reels in Edits - quick answers

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