Edits Guide is an independent tutorial site for Instagram Edits. It was built for one reason: the app is powerful, but its best features are easy to miss, and the official help pages do not always show you where things are.
What this site does
Every guide on Edits Guide is a step-by-step walkthrough written from the app itself. We open Edits, tap through the feature, and write down exactly what happens — including the places where people usually get stuck. The guides cover the full workflow: planning, recording, trimming, captions, audio, effects, and exporting a finished video.
We also keep two reference pages up to date: the desktop availability page, which explains what is and is not possible on a computer, and the updates page, which tracks changes to the app.
Who writes the guides
The guides are written by Alex Carter, who tests every feature on a phone first so the instructions match what readers see on screen. Every guide is checked against the current version of the app before it is published, and each page shows its published and updated dates at the top.
An important disclaimer
Edits Guide is an independent, unofficial guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Meta Platforms, Inc. or Instagram. There is no official Instagram Edits app for desktop; use only the official App Store and Google Play listings for the mobile app. Instagram, Edits, and related marks belong to their respective owners.
Download Edits only from the official listings: Google Play and the App Store.
How this site is funded
Edits Guide is a free resource. The tutorials, reference pages, and guides index are available to everyone without an account or a subscription.
Corrections and requests
App interfaces change, and mistakes happen. If a step no longer matches your screen, or if there is a tutorial you would like us to write, use the contact form. Corrections from readers are how this site stays accurate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edits Guide affiliated with Instagram?
No. Edits Guide is an independent, unofficial guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Meta Platforms, Inc. or Instagram.
Who is Alex Carter?
Alex Carter is the editor of Edits Guide and the author of its tutorials, testing every feature on a phone before writing about it.
How often are the guides updated?
Guides are re-checked when the app changes in a way that affects the steps, and every page shows its published and updated dates so you can see how current it is.