Instagram Launches Edits Video Editor for Mac With Multitrack Timeline

At a glance

Instagram has released a Mac version of its Edits video editing app. It brings the mobile interface to a wider workspace and adds a multitrack timeline for layering videos and sounds. The app is free.

Key points

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   It works on Macs with Apple silicon M1 or later.

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   Videos, captions, and music sit on separate tracks, and you can adjust their length and position.

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   Color tools are included, and you can import your own color lookup (LUT) files and fonts.

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   Instagram's licensed music and royalty-free audio are available, and automatic captions can be made without limits.

Why it matters

Users can now edit longer videos on a computer instead of only on a phone, which makes editing easier.