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POV on Instagram Edits
Manage episode 479993083 series 1980359
The launch of Instagram’s Edits app presents a compelling new option—particularly for Instagram-first content—while tools like CapCut remain industry standards for versatility and trend responsiveness.
Edits is a smart, streamlined solution for creators producing Instagram Reels or Meta content. It removes friction, has no paywall, and eliminates the watermark hurdle. For newer creators or those focusing on speed and simplicity, this tool is a win. It gives us a clean, Instagram-native workflow, with thoughtful touches like audio cleanup and built-in voiceovers that meet our baseline content quality expectations.
That said, CapCut still reigns supreme for trend-driven and complex edits. Its expansive template library, keyframe capabilities, and integration with TikTok make it our go-to for creators working across multiple platforms or producing high-tier edits. It’s especially useful when we need to scale creative formats quickly or replicate performance-driven structures.
My takeaway:Edits is a great entry point for UGC creators focused on Meta platforms. While we’ll continue to lean on CapCut for more advanced, cross-platform edits—especially for PGC—Edits is a valuable addition to our tech stack, particularly for quick-turn Reels, Stories, and platform-native drafts. It’s not a full replacement yet, but it lowers the barrier for clean, high-quality edits within the Meta ecosystem.
Going forward, I’ll be recommending that beginner SMMs and interns use Edits for Meta-first content—particularly for Reels and Stories—outside of template-based workflows in CapCut. PGC creators should continue using CapCut for more advanced edits, trend-driven formats, and cross-platform needs.
671 episodes
Manage episode 479993083 series 1980359
The launch of Instagram’s Edits app presents a compelling new option—particularly for Instagram-first content—while tools like CapCut remain industry standards for versatility and trend responsiveness.
Edits is a smart, streamlined solution for creators producing Instagram Reels or Meta content. It removes friction, has no paywall, and eliminates the watermark hurdle. For newer creators or those focusing on speed and simplicity, this tool is a win. It gives us a clean, Instagram-native workflow, with thoughtful touches like audio cleanup and built-in voiceovers that meet our baseline content quality expectations.
That said, CapCut still reigns supreme for trend-driven and complex edits. Its expansive template library, keyframe capabilities, and integration with TikTok make it our go-to for creators working across multiple platforms or producing high-tier edits. It’s especially useful when we need to scale creative formats quickly or replicate performance-driven structures.
My takeaway:Edits is a great entry point for UGC creators focused on Meta platforms. While we’ll continue to lean on CapCut for more advanced, cross-platform edits—especially for PGC—Edits is a valuable addition to our tech stack, particularly for quick-turn Reels, Stories, and platform-native drafts. It’s not a full replacement yet, but it lowers the barrier for clean, high-quality edits within the Meta ecosystem.
Going forward, I’ll be recommending that beginner SMMs and interns use Edits for Meta-first content—particularly for Reels and Stories—outside of template-based workflows in CapCut. PGC creators should continue using CapCut for more advanced edits, trend-driven formats, and cross-platform needs.
671 episodes
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