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Instagram launch of First Draft Reels editing tool

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Instagram has introduced ‘First Draft’, a new feature designed to automate the initial stages of Reels video editing. The tool allows users to select multiple video clips and generates a preliminary edit in less than 10 seconds by identifying and removing silent pauses, dead air, and unnecessary segments. This feature is intended to reduce technical friction for creators by providing a starting point rather than a finished product. All automated edits remain fully reversible, allowing users to reorder clips, adjust cuts, or add music and text within the standard editor. Meta has noted that the tool utilizes machine learning rather than generative AI to perform these technical edits. Currently, the feature is rolling out exclusively to iPhone users via iOS. It can be accessed through the Reels gallery or directly through the Instagram camera during recording. ~~The~~ This update is part of a broader effort to provide integrated tools that reduce the need for creators to use external editing applications.

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