Instagram has rolled out a fresh set of updates for its standalone video editing app Edits, continuing a rapid development cycle aimed at positioning the tool as a serious competitor in the short-form content space. The June feature drop introduces keyframe editing – a major step toward offering users more detailed control over video elements.
Keyframes allow creators to set precise visual changes at specific points in a video timeline, enabling smoother transitions and polished effects. Initially available for general video clips, Instagram says similar controls for text, stickers, overlays, and cutouts are on the way. This granular level of editing is common in more advanced video software, making its presence in a mobile-first app notable.
In addition to keyframes, Edits now includes saved audio in the “Ideas” tab and sticky note functionality for tracking creative thoughts linked to specific audio clips. On the audio front, users gain a voice enhancement tool to reduce background noise in voiceovers – a practical update for creators working outside studio settings.
Instagram has also introduced new text effects, continuing its push to give users a broader range of stylistic options as they build short-form video content for Reels and Stories. Although currently free, Instagram has signaled that some features could eventually shift behind a paywall, potentially turning Edits into both a creative engine and a monetization channel for Meta.
