As TikTok temporarily shut down due to a federal ban, Instagram announced a new video editing app, edits, launching in February. The app offers tools for editing, overlays, and green screens, aiming to attract creators seeking alternatives. X (formerly Twitter) also introduced a video-focused feature to enhance its platform’s video capabilities.

Instagram announced a new video editing app, called Edits, on the same day that rival video service TikTok briefly went dark in response to a federal ban. X also touted the launch of a dedicated video tab in its mobile app.

The tool is slated to be released on March 13, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced. TikTok has since restored service in the US.

Instagram has unveiled a new mobile app called Edits, designed to help creators easily shoot and edit videos on their smartphones.

Instagram launches professional video editing app 'Edits' without watermarks, targeting TikTok creators amid ban speculation.

Just as TikTok was banned and restored its services in the United States, thanks to the actions of President Donald Trump, its rival app Instagram introduced a new editing app for users and content creators.