Edits review
Instagram's free video editor with no watermark
- Meta
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac
4.8 from 104.1K App Store ratings 100M+ Google Play downloads #4 in Photo & Video on the US App Store
Does it deserve #5?
Is Edits worth it?
For most people, yes. Edits scores 8.5/10 and ranks #5 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for reels creators who want a free editor on their phone or Mac. Skip it if you edit on a Windows PC or do not have an Instagram account. Price: Free on phones and Mac, with 4K exports and no watermark; no paid plan yet.
The verdict
Edits is the best free deal in phone video editing. You can film clips up to 10 minutes, cut them on a proper timeline, add auto captions, green screen and effects, then export in 4K with no watermark. It also shows how your Reels are doing, and new tools land almost every week. You need an Instagram account to sign in. The new desktop app is for Apple silicon Macs only, so Windows users miss out.
- 4K export with no watermark
- Auto captions
- Green screen and cutout
- Teleprompter
- Reels stats and ideas
- Templates and Kits
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Nov 2026A free Mac app arrived for Apple silicon Macs, with a multi-track timeline
- Oct 2026Carousels that mix photos and videos, 50+ new effects and reusable Kits
- Sep 2026Meta said a paid Edits Plus plan with cloud storage is coming
Privacy 5.8/10
The App Store label links contact info, contacts, location, search history, identifiers, usage data and your content to you. It lists no data used to track you.
What we like
- Free, with no watermark on exports
- New features arrive almost every week
- Shows stats for your Reels in the same app
What could be better
- Needs an Instagram account to sign in
- Desktop app is Mac only, with no Windows version
- A paid Edits Plus plan is on the way
Reels creators who want a free editor on their phone or Mac
you edit on a Windows PC or do not have an Instagram account
Questions about Edits
Is Edits worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Edits scores 8.5/10 and ranks #5 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for reels creators who want a free editor on their phone or Mac. Skip it if you edit on a Windows PC or do not have an Instagram account. Price: Free on phones and Mac, with 4K exports and no watermark; no paid plan yet.
Is Edits free?
Yes. Edits is free, exports in 4K and adds no watermark. Meta has said a paid Edits Plus plan with cloud storage is coming, but has not given a price.
Does Edits put a watermark on videos?
No. Exports have no watermark, and you can share them to any app, not just Instagram.
Do you need an Instagram account to use Edits?
Yes. You sign in with an Instagram account on phones and in the Mac app.
Is there an Edits app for computers?
Yes, for Mac only. A free desktop app for Apple silicon Macs launched in November 2026, and there is no Windows version.
What are the best alternatives to Edits?
The closest alternatives are InShot, Descript and YouTube. See all of them ranked on our Edits alternatives page.
Where does Edits rank?
Edits ranks #5 of 17 in our Social Media & Creator Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10.