https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-first-draft-feature-aims-to-make-editing-reels-less-tediousContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-first-draft-feature-aims-to-make-editing-reels-less-tedioushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-s-first-draft-feature-aims-to-make-editing-reels-less-tedious#u49396Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:01:55 +0000Instagram has released a tool called First Draft that automatically trims clips and removes pauses to create an initial version of a Reel. The company claims the feature can edit a Reel in under ten seconds. The tool provides a reversible starting edit designed to reduce the tedious nature of manual clipping. It is currently rolling out for iPhone users.Why it mattersShort-form video production often requires time-consuming manual trimming of raw footage. Automating this process helps creators and brand social teams shorten their review and editing cycles.What is confirmedThe First Draft featu