Instagram adds carousel creation tools to Edits app

Instagram has added carousel creation tools to its Edits app, allowing users to combine photos, videos and text on a canvas and edit them using tools available in the app. Dan Moreno, a design engineer on the Edits team, said creators had repeatedly asked for carousel creation features. “Carousels are a powerful way to tell your stories, letting you string together photos and videos into something bigger,” he said.

The new carousel editor allows users to add photos, videos and text, apply layouts, create stickers using the cutout tool, and use filters and adjustments. Users can also align…