Meta to launch AI-driven app Edits to compete with CapCut

Meta is set to launch Edits, a new AI-driven video editing app designed to compete with popular apps like CapCut. Edits will offer a range of creative tools, including a high-quality camera, user-friendly editing features, and AI-powered capabilities to help with tasks like video trimming and effects application.

The app will seamlessly integrate with Facebook and Instagram, allowing users to edit and publish content without switching between third-party software. This move is part of Meta's strategy to enhance user engagement and provide a native video editing solution for its platforms.

Edits is initially set to launch on iOS on March 13, 2025, with an Android version to follow. The app is geared towards serious creators, offering features like an inspiration tab, idea tracker, and insights on video performance after publishing on Instagram.

By launching Edits, Meta aims to capture a share of the video editing market and provide an alternative to CapCut, which has recentle faced availability issues in some regions

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