EditsInsta Download & setup, updated August 2026
Get Edits running, on any device you actually own
Official links for iOS and Android, plus what to do if you want to edit on a bigger screen before Meta ships a real desktop app.
iOS
Available on the App Store for iPhone. This is the official app, published by Instagram, Inc.
Download for iOSAndroid
Available on Google Play. Same core app as iOS, with the same free, watermark-free exports. Over 100 million downloads and a 4.4-star rating from more than 1.5 million reviews, as of this page's last check.
Download for AndroidInstalling the APK directly
Google Play is the official, recommended way to get Edits on Android, since it handles updates automatically and verifies the app hasn't been tampered with. That said, there are legitimate reasons to want the raw APK file instead: a device without Play Store access, an Android emulator that doesn't come with Play Store pre-installed, or a region where the Play listing isn't available.
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Meta Platforms before installing anything.
- Enable installs from unknown sources in your device's settings, scoped to your browser or file manager app only, and turn it back off after installing.
- Verify the package name and developer match the official listing before tapping install.
- Updates won't be automatic the way they are through Play Store, so check back periodically for a newer APK version.
Before you try to install this on a computer
Meta hasn't shipped a standalone Windows or Mac build. A desktop version has been shown in public and is being tested with a small group of creators, but there's no download page for it yet. What follows are the two workarounds people actually use today: running the Android app through an emulator on Windows, or using the iPhone app on an Apple silicon Mac. Neither is an official desktop release, and both are laid out below with what to expect.
Guide 01
Running Edits on Windows 10 or 11
Windows has no native path, so this goes through an Android emulator. It works, but treat it as a workaround rather than a proper desktop app.
What you'll need
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit (some emulators still support Windows 7 or 8) |
| Processor | Intel or AMD, dual-core or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB or more for smooth performance |
| Graphics | Onboard graphics work; a dedicated GPU helps with playback |
| Storage | 10 to 15 GB free for the emulator itself, more for your project files |
Setup, step by step
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Getting the emulator installed
Getting the emulator ready
Installing Edits itself
First run
Guide 02
Running Edits on a Mac
Apple silicon Macs can run the iPhone version directly, no emulator required. This is the smoother of the two workarounds by a wide margin.
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 13 or later |
| Chip | Apple M1 or newer |
| Memory | 8 GB unified memory |
| Storage | 10 GB free |
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Intel Macs can't run this route since the iPhone app needs Apple silicon. On an Intel machine, the Windows emulator method above works just as well, or you can edit on your phone and move finished files over for storage and posting.
What changes when you move to a bigger screen
Better on desktop
- More screen space for the timeline and layered clips
- Typing captions and text overlays with a real keyboard
- Easier to drag in footage from external drives or folders
- More comfortable for long editing sessions
Worth knowing
- On Windows, performance depends on the emulator and your hardware
- Touch gestures built into the mobile version don't always translate cleanly to a mouse
- You're relying on a workaround, not a version Meta built for this purpose
- Support falls on the emulator maker if something breaks, not Meta
Questions people ask before installing
Is there an official Edits app for PC or Mac?
No, not yet. What's covered on this page are workarounds: an Android emulator on Windows, and the native iPhone app on Apple silicon Macs. A real desktop build has been shown publicly but hasn't been released.
Is using an emulator safe?
It's reasonably safe if you stick to well-known emulators downloaded from their own official sites, and install Edits through the Play Store inside the emulator rather than a random APK file. Avoid anything that asks you to sideload an app from an unfamiliar link.
Is it safe to install the APK directly instead of using Play Store?
It can be, if the APK comes from a reputable mirror like APKMirror that pulls directly from the official Play Store listing, and you verify the package name and developer before installing. Play Store itself remains the safer default for most people since it handles verification and updates automatically.
Does the emulator route cost anything?
No. The emulators listed here are free, and Edits itself is free with no watermark on exports either way.
Can I edit without an internet connection?
Mostly yes. Once installed, you can trim and edit offline. You'll need a connection to sign in, publish, and pull in some AI-assisted features.
What's the highest quality I can export at?
Up to 4K, with HDR or SDR depending on your source footage, based on Meta's current App Store listing for the app.
Which Windows versions actually work?
Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit, through any of the major Android emulators. Older versions of Windows aren't supported by most current emulator builds.
How do I keep everything updated?
Check for updates inside the Play Store (on the emulator) or the Mac App Store, the same way you'd update any other app.
Ready when you are
Pick your platform above and you'll be editing in a few minutes.
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