Techcrunch iconTechcrunchAug 25, 2026

Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious

Instagram says the process can produce a first pass in under 10 seconds, potentially saving creators significant editing time while making video creation more approachable for people who don't have much experience with editing software.

Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious

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Instagram says the process can produce a first pass in under 10 seconds, potentially saving creators significant editing time while making video creation more approachable for people who don't have much experience with editing software.

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