While TikTok worked to bring back its services in the U.S. on Sunday, Instagram introduced a new video editing application, aiming for a February launch.

On the same day TikTok was officially banned in the United States, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri announced that Instagram, owned by Meta, will soon launch a video editing app named Edits. This announcement followed the ban of CapCut, a mobile video editing app owned by ByteDance, which also saw its services suspended in the U.S. on Sunday.

“In light of everything happening globally, we feel it’s our duty to develop the most captivating creative tools for those who create videos not only for Instagram but for various platforms,” Mosseri stated in his announcement video.

As of now, Edits is available for pre-order at no cost through the Apple App Store, and Mosseri indicated that it would soon be launched for Android users in the Google Play Store as well.

Here’s what to know about Edits.

When will Edits be available for download?

Currently, Edits is available for free pre-order on the Apple App Store. According to Mosseri, the initial version of Edits will likely be launched in February, although the Apple App Store lists an expected availability date of March 13.

What features will Edits provide?

Edits will enable users to create and edit video content, share videos directly to Instagram, and monitor Instagram Reels analytics.

Users will be able to produce videos up to 10 minutes long in 1080p resolution, as per the description on the Apple App Store. The platform will also feature AI animations, automatic captions, and various overlays, including text, sound effects, voice effects, filters, and stickers.

“This app is designed for those who make short-form videos on their phones, not for those looking for desktop solutions or templates,” Mosseri explained.

According to Mosseri, the initial release of Edits will be “incomplete,” with further updates anticipated in the future.

Is Edits similar to CapCut?

No, Edits and CapCut are distinct video editing applications.

Edits is developed by Instagram, which is part of Meta, while CapCut is a product of ByteDance. As of Sunday afternoon, CapCut was unavailable in the U.S.

What led to CapCut’s ban in the U.S.?

CapCut was banned in accordance with the same federal legislation that led to TikTok’s ban on Sunday.

Last spring, President Joe Biden enacted legislation requiring ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok and CapCut, to sell off its platforms by January 19. Concerns have been raised over the years regarding ByteDance being a potential national security risk due to suspicions of it sharing U.S. user data with the Chinese government.

With ByteDance unable to divest its platforms by the deadline, TikTok, CapCut, and other affiliated platforms were prohibited in the U.S., rendering it illegal for local internet hosting services and app stores to provide access to them.

Just hours prior, TikTok, CapCut, and other ByteDance applications were taken offline in the U.S. late Saturday night. However, about 12 hours later, TikTok announced they were restoring their services in the U.S., thanks to support from President-elect Donald Trump. As of Sunday afternoon, CapCut and other ByteDance platforms like Lemon8 remained inaccessible.

Trump, who will assume office on Monday, has recently shown positive support for “saving” the platform.

“In coordination with our service providers, TikTok is working to restore access,” the TikTok Policy X account tweeted on Sunday. “We are grateful to President Trump for reassuring our service providers that they will incur no penalties for providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and supporting over seven million small businesses.”

Previously in favor of banning TikTok, Trump mentioned to NBC News last week that he intends to issue an executive order on Monday to stop the ban as he begins his second term. He added in a Truth Social post on Sunday that any company that assisted in keeping TikTok active before his inauguration will not face penalties.

Trump has not revealed any plans regarding other ByteDance applications like CapCut and Lemon8.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross.