Instagram has introduced “First Draft,” a new editing feature for Reels designed to streamline the video creation process. As announced in a Threads post, First Draft automatically trims selected video clips and removes pauses, compiling the most compelling moments into an initial cut. Instagram claims this process can generate a first pass in under 10 seconds, potentially saving creators significant editing time and making video production more accessible to those without extensive editing experience. Users can start with an automatically assembled draft and then refine it as needed.

First Draft is initially available on iPhone, accessible directly from Instagram’s camera while recording or from the Reels gallery after selecting multiple clips. While similar automated editing tools exist in products like Adobe Firefly’s Quick Cuts and CapCut’s Auto Cut, Instagram’s integration of this functionality into its own app reduces the need for creators to transfer footage to separate editing software. This move aligns with Instagram’s recent pattern of introducing creator tools, such as the “Replace Audio” feature and an upcoming AI assistant in its video-editing app Edits, as well as testing “Series,” which allows creators to group related Reels for sequential viewing. Source

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