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Download Edits for Windows & macOS

Get Edits - Instagram's free video editor - on your PC or laptop running Windows 10 / 11 or macOS, with a step-by-step install checklist for each, system requirements, and the honest pros and cons of running a mobile-first editor on a desktop. iPhone and Android links are here too. Free, no watermark, no subscription.

🪟 Edits for Windows 🍎 Edits for macOS

Before you start: Edits doesn't have a standalone PC version yet - Instagram has announced a desktop app, now in testing with selected creators, with no public date (updates log). Today, on Windows it runs through an Android emulator (LDPlayer, BlueStacks, NoxPlayer or GameLoop); on Apple silicon Macs the iPhone app installs from the Mac App Store where Instagram has it listed. Both routes are below; the full comparison of every option is in Edits for desktop.
🪟Windowsemulator · 12 steps 🍎macOSApp Store · 3 steps 📱iPhone · Androidstore links ⚖️Pros & conson a desktop 🆕What's newdesktop announced ❓FAQsafe · 4K · offline
GUIDE 01

Edits for Windows 10 / 11

Edits is designed for mobile, so an emulator is the smoothest way to run it on Windows. It's the real Android app in a virtual phone: same editor, same clean export, driven with a mouse. Check the requirements, install the emulator, then work through the checklist - about twenty minutes the first time.

Edits on Google Play (install inside the emulator) APK route →

There is no official "Edits for Windows" installer. Get the emulator from its own site and Edits from the Play Store inside it.

System requirements (emulator route)

Operating systemWindows 10 or 11, 64-bit (older versions are no longer supported by most emulators)
ProcessorIntel or AMD, 4 cores, 3.0 GHz or higher, with virtualization enabled
RAM8 GB or more (4 GB assigned to the emulator)
GPUMinimum 2 GB VRAM; integrated graphics work at 1080p
StorageAt least 10 GB free, on an SSD if possible
Editing videos with Edits on a PC

Installation checklist

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Phase 1 · Download and install an emulator

Phase 2 · Open the emulator and configure settings

Phase 3 · Download and install Edits from Google Play

Phase 4 · Start using Edits on your PC

Important notes when using Edits on PC with an emulator

  • Performance: make sure your PC meets the recommended specs; 1080p scrubbing is smooth with 4 GB / 4 cores and choppy below.
  • Updates: keep the emulator and Edits updated - Edits ships features monthly (what's new).
  • Storage: install the emulator and keep projects on an SSD to speed up processing.
  • What doesn't work: the camera and teleprompter (no rear camera in an emulator) and some AI tools. Shoot on the phone, edit on the PC. Workarounds.
  • Support: export or sign-in trouble? Export failed · Login problems.
GUIDE 02

Edits for macOS (MacBook, iMac, Mac mini)

On Macs with Apple silicon the process is simple and takes a few minutes - no emulator. Apple silicon Macs run iPhone apps natively when the developer allows it; check the Mac App Store for the listing. Intel Macs use the emulator route above.

Get Edits on the App Store Mac routes compared →

System requirements

Operating systemmacOS 12 or later (iPhone Mirroring needs the current macOS and iOS)
ProcessorApple M1 chip or newer; Intel Macs → emulator route
RAMAt least 8 GB
StorageAbout 350 MB for the app; a few GB free for projects
Managing video projects in Edits on a desktop

Installation checklist

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Good to know

  • Offline use: after installation you can edit without internet - a connection is needed for login, updates, the audio library, AI features, Insights and posting.
  • Why M1+: Apple silicon Macs run the iOS build of Edits natively, which is why no emulator is required.
  • Not listed for Mac? Use iPhone Mirroring on recent macOS - the app runs on the phone, you drive it from the Mac, and the camera works. How.
PHONES

Edits for iPhone and Android

The native versions - free, with the camera, AI and everything else. New features reach iOS first.

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iPhone

iOS 16.3 or later, about 350 MB. Our download tool checks your device first.

App StoreiPhone guide + tool →
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Android

Google Play, or the APK where Play isn't available in your region.

Google PlayAPK download →
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Windows PC

Emulator route - the checklist above.

Windows guideDetailed PC guide →
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Mac

Apple silicon natively where listed; mirroring otherwise.

Mac guideDetailed Mac guide →

Download links go to the official App Store and Google Play listings for Edits: Video Editor by Instagram, Inc. editsais.com is an independent guide. Is Edits free? · What the app does

REVIEW

Pros and cons of Edits on PC

What to expect when running a mobile-first editor on a desktop. The full app review is here.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface, easy to navigate with a mouse
  • Supports the full toolset - trim, captions, keyframes, overlays, colour
  • Larger screen and more processing power than a phone
  • Free, with no watermarks on exports - same as mobile
  • Projects export to a folder on the PC, easy to archive

Cons

  • No standalone PC version yet - Windows needs an emulator
  • Camera, teleprompter and some AI tools don't work in an emulator
  • May lag on long videos or low-end systems
  • Emulator exports top out around 1080p; 4K needs a supported phone
  • Possible compatibility quirks and login challenges on a new device type
Viewing video statistics in Edits on a PC
WHAT'S NEW

What's changed for desktop users

The facts that have moved since the emulator route became the standard answer.

a desktop version is announced
Instagram has confirmed a desktop Edits and an AI production assistant, in testing with selected creators. No date. Desktop guide.
iphone requires ios 16.3+
The App Store listing is iPhone-only, ~350 MB, 31 languages. iPad runs it in compatibility mode. iOS guide.
exports up to 15 minutes
Long tutorials export in one piece (iOS first). Still 1080p clean; 4K on supported phones. No watermark.
insights, comparison, pdf export
Compare three Reels, audience data, exportable - the "statistics on PC" screenshot above is this tab. Analytics.
ai tools are region-limited
AI Restyle and generation work in some countries with caps, and may not appear inside an emulator. AI effects.
windows 7 / 8 are out
Current emulators require Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit, with virtualization on. PC guide.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Edits PC

Quick answers about running Edits on a computer.

"Edits PC" means running the Edits video editing app on a computer - via an Android emulator on Windows, or natively from the Mac App Store on Apple silicon Macs. Same features (trimming, captions, keyframes, colour), bigger screen, more performance.

Not yet. Instagram has announced a desktop version, in testing with selected creators and without a public date. On Windows you need an Android emulator; on M1 or newer Macs it installs from the Mac App Store where listed. Updates log.

Yes - the app is free and the emulator route doesn't cost anything either. No watermarks on exports. Pricing.

The safe path: download the emulator from its official website (LDPlayer, BlueStacks, NoxPlayer or GameLoop) and install Edits from the Google Play Store inside it - or from the Mac App Store on a Mac. Avoid "Edits for PC" installers and APK files from unofficial mirrors.

Edits runs on the popular Android emulators - BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, GameLoop and LDPlayer. Pick one with a Play Store and portrait-mode support.

Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) through an Android emulator, as long as your PC meets the emulator's requirements and virtualization is enabled. Older versions are no longer supported by most emulators.

Yes - after installation you can edit offline. A connection is required for logging in, updates, the audio library, AI features, Insights and posting.

Edits exports 1080p everywhere and 4K on supported phones. Inside an emulator, 1080p is the practical ceiling; on an Apple silicon Mac the native app follows the device. Export settings.

Check for updates in the Google Play Store inside your emulator (or the Mac App Store on a Mac) and click "Update". Edits ships features roughly monthly. What's new.

Ready to edit on the big screen?

Pick your platform and follow the checklist - you'll be cutting your first Reel in minutes.

🪟 Edits for Windows 🍎 Edits for macOS 📱 iPhone / Android