Instagram's free Edits video editor arrives on Mac
The Mac version adds mouse and keyboard control, multi-track editing and watermark-free exports at up to 4K, Instagram says.
Instagram has released a Mac version of Edits, its free video editor, according to AppleInsider. The app had previously been offered on phones only.
The Mac app includes a multi-track timeline, color controls and direct publishing to Instagram. It handles both horizontal and vertical video and exports without a watermark at up to 4K resolution.
The desktop version adds mouse and keyboard controls along with customizable keyboard shortcuts, including shortcuts that match another editor.
From phone to desktop
Until now, Edits was available only as a mobile app. The Mac release puts the editor alongside CapCut and other desktop editing tools.
Quick answers
Is Instagram Edits free on Mac?
Yes. Instagram offers Edits as a free video editor, and the Mac version is now available.
Does Edits export with a watermark?
No. The Mac app exports without a watermark at up to 4K resolution.
Can I publish to Instagram from the Mac app?
Yes. The Mac version supports direct publishing to Instagram.