instagram Edits, the video editing app, is stepping up its game to compete with popular platforms like capcut. The recent update introduces a range of new features, blending existing technology with Meta’s algorithmic data to create a unique experience for users.

This move comes as uncertainty still swirls around the future of TikTok and its sister app CapCut. Instagram hopes that Edits will entice creators and regular social media users to stay on its platform. The biggest advantage for Edits is its convenience and integration with Instagram.

Beat Editing: A Key Addition

One of the most important enhancements is the addition of beat editing. This feature, already popular in CapCut, allows users to easily synchronize audio and visual elements.

Beat editing automatically creates beat markers on the editing timeline that helps you line up your audio with your visual components (clips, text and overlays) when merging them for a video. This feature provides a small but significant quality-of-life upgrade that will make it easier for creators to edit videos.

Enhanced Creative Tools

Along with beat editing, instagram Edits now offers a variety of preset animations and visual effects. These tools allow users to quickly add dynamic changes to their videos, such as shaky camera effects and colour saturation adjustments.

Social Features and inspiration

Instagram Edits is also experimenting with social features.The new Inspirations tab allows users to discover Reels edits made by others, based on algorithmic recommendations. Users can save trending audio and bookmark clips for future use.