Instagram’s free video editing app Edits is expanding its reach with a desktop version for macOS, but its growing popularity has raised questions about how much personal information users share with Meta. The company says more than 50 million people have used the mobile app in just over a year. The desktop release introduces advanced editing capabilities, including a multi-track timeline, keyframes, colour wheels, curves, log conversion and support for custom LUTs and fonts. However, users should consider the app’s privacy disclosures before uploading videos or connecting their Instagram accounts. Apple’s App Store privacy information indicates that Edits may collect data linked to users, including contact information, location, contacts, photos and videos, audio data, search history, identifiers and usage information. The developer also lists certain data uses related to third-party advertising. Apple notes that these disclosures are provided by the developer and are not independently verified by the platform. App Store Google Play similarly states that the app may collect location and personal information, among other data types, and may share personal information and device identifiers with third parties. The listing says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion. Apps on Google Play These disclosures do not automatically mean the app is unsafe. However, they highlight why users should understand what information an application may collect and how it could be used. Creators handling confidential footage, client videos or sensitive personal material should exercise particular caution before uploading content to cloud-connected editing services. Users can review Meta’s privacy policy, examine app permissions and avoid granting unnecessary access to contacts, location or other sensitive information. Ultimately, Edits offers powerful editing tools, but users should weigh convenience against their own privacy requirements before adopting it.

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