Meta has introduced an upgrade to its video editing application, 'Edits'. The upgrade includes a creator's assistant and announced that it will release the desktop version soon.

The tech giant introduced this update at a creator's event held in Los Angeles. Edits is an editing tool originally for Instagram users.

Creator Assistant to Offer Insights and Recommendations

A major addition is a built-in assistant that helps creators gauge how their content is performing on Instagram. It will look at performance signals such as views, watch time, and audience retention, and then try to pinpoint what's driving a video's results.

It can also pitch content concepts, surface relevant trends, and even recommend audio tracks based on a creator's past posts. Meta said this feature is meant to help creators make more data-driven decisions without having to lean on a bunch of extra third-party tools.

Desktop Version in Development

Meta also confirmed that a desktop version of Edits is on the way. The move will allow creators to edit projects across devices, with work syncing between mobile and desktop. A larger workspace is expected to offer greater control over editing and streamline longer production workflows.

The expansion puts Edits in more direct competition with established video-editing platforms used by creators and social media professionals.

New Analytics Features Rolling Out

With new updates in the pipeline, Meta has introduced the Beta tab to test experimental features before a full-scale rollout. It is also enhancing analytics through its Edits feature, giving Creators additional information about their audiences, including demographics and the times when they are most active.