Meta announces a new video editing app called Edits amidst TikTok and CapCut ban

Meta today announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app was discontinued. Removed from Apple’s App Store And as part of the Google Play Store TikTok ban.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said in the thread The app will launch on iOS next month, with an Android version to follow.

“Today we’re announcing a new app called ‘Edits’, for those interested in creating videos on your phone. There’s a lot going on right now, but whatever happens it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators,” he wrote.

“Edits is more than a video editing application, it’s a complete suite of creative tools,” continued Mosseri. “There will be a dedicated tab for inspiration, another to keep track of any initial ideas you have, a very high-quality camera that I used to record this video, all the editing tools you’d expect, the ability to share drafts with friends and Other creators, and, if you decide to share your videos on Instagram, powerful insights into how those videos do.”