[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1355.3px” custom_margin=”||-391px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”380.3px” custom_margin=”-89px|auto|-306px|auto||” custom_padding=”53px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”69px” custom_margin=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Edits is a free photo and video-editing app aimed at content creators posting on social media – particularly Instagram, the makers behind the Edits app. Designed to take on its rival TikTok\u2019s CapCut, <\/span>Edits lets creators use a range of creative tools not found in the original Instagram app<\/b>, to design and build content from the comfort of their own phone. Edits also offers analytics tools for users to track video performance, gearing the app towards more serious content creators over casual users. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”380.3px” custom_margin=”-89px|auto|-306px|auto||” custom_padding=”53px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_margin=”||-12px|||” custom_padding=”18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Instagram\u2019s feed has long changed since the days of sharing oversaturated pictures of avocado toast – the social sharing app\u2019s main focus has shifted to Reels, Instagram\u2019s version of <\/span>short-form videos, which now dominate the user experience on most successful social platforms<\/b>. Instagram\u2019s rival, TikTok, provides users with an extensive suite of tools within the app, along with a standalone studio, <\/span>CapCut<\/span><\/a>, letting creators and dabblers create videos on their phone in a short space of time. Instagram\u2019s Edits hopes to level the playing field, offering what the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, calls <\/span>\u201ca full suite of creative tools\u201d<\/b>. On Edits, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n To use Edits, you first need an Instagram account<\/b>, which means that in accordance with <\/span>Instagram\u2019s Teen Accounts<\/span><\/a> and policies, it\u2019s restricted to age 13+.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||22px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”In-app content” open=”on” icon_color=”#36383B” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While the features on Edits are mostly designed for video creation, the \u201cInspiration\u201d feed could be a source of inappropriate content, depending on the videos they are served. <\/span>The videos displayed are based on Instagram\u2019s algorithm<\/b>, so the app serves inspirational content to you depending on your interests, likes, and behavior over on Instagram itself. In general, if your child uses Instagram, it\u2019s important to talk to them about how algorithms work, and encourage them to <\/span>engage with positive content<\/span><\/a> or content that allows them to explore their interests, rather than content that makes them feel demotivated, or which is inappropriate for their age. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Content sharing” open=”on” icon_color=”#36383B” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As with any social media, make sure your child understands consent, and what they are able to post on social media. While Teen accounts are private by default, <\/span>your child should still understand that once a video or picture is posted online, we lose control of the content<\/b>, and even if your child decides to delete a video, someone following them could easily have taken screen recordings or screenshots. It\u2019s also important they are aware of online consent: taking videos and pictures of friends and family is one thing, but filming strangers or people they don\u2019t know, then uploading it to social media could have implications, either for your child or the person they filmed. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”635.1px” custom_margin=”-18px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”16px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Social media pressure” open=”on” icon_color=”#36383B” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Edits doesn\u2019t have a traditional Instagram \u201cfeed\u201d, but it does have an \u201cInspiration\u201d feed, where you\u2019re served aspirational content and Reels from creators, designed to get you creating too. While you can\u2019t comment on these videos, so <\/span>there\u2019s no user interaction<\/b>, watching a steady stream of picture-perfect, Instagram-ready content has both its pros and cons – serving as creative inspiration, while also having the potential to affect how your child views the world. Talking to your child about the realities of online influencers, and helping them recognize that not everything they see online is real or reflective of other people\u2019s reality, can set them up with a more realistic outlook of social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29102020\/2025-04-Blog_IsInstagramEditsSafeForKids_InsideImage.png” alt=”Making Instagram Edits safer for teens to use” title_text=”2025-04-Blog_IsInstagramEditsSafeForKids_InsideImage” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. Comply with age restrictions<\/b><\/p>\n If your child isn\u2019t old enough to have their own Instagram account, they shouldn\u2019t be using Edits, as the app requires Instagram to be able to create and experiment. Depending on the country, <\/span>Instagram requires users to be at least 13 before opening an account<\/b>, and under-18s will automatically be streamed into a more teen-appropriate experience through their Teen Accounts feature.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 2. Get to know the app with them<\/b><\/p>\n Video apps like Edits can be a great way to encourage teens to get creative, as long as they\u2019re using the app in a responsible way. Get to know Edits\u2019 features, and explore the ways that your child can create content, especially because <\/span>through Edits, you don\u2019t actually have to post the end product to social media<\/b>. You could create videos as a family, or show them how to use the tools to create videos about their hobbies and interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Encourage safe sharing<\/b><\/p>\n If your child does share videos to social media, or any content, it\u2019s important for them to <\/span>share responsibly<\/b>. Talk to your child about the importance of never revealing personal information or information that can help identify their name and location, such as school uniform, street name, or similar. Even if your child\u2019s account is private, this still rings true, as anything online can be shared through screenshots or spoken about in group chats. Make sure your child also understands what online consent looks like – for their friendship group, for example, sharing photos and videos might be OK, but when sharing pictures of minors, it\u2019s important to always get consent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 4. Have conversations about what healthy social media use looks like<\/b><\/p>\nWhat can kids do on Edits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Instagram Edits: the risks parents need to know<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4 ways to make Edits safer for teens<\/strong><\/h2>\n