CapCut: Easy-to-Use Video Editing Tools

CapCut is a free video editing and image design platform developed by ByteDance that supports browser, Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Users can easily edit videos, design images, and create high-quality content suitable for social media such as Shake, YouTube, and Instagram. The platform integrates AI technology and provides automatic subtitle, text-to-speech, background removal, etc. It is suitable for both beginners and professional users.CapCut supports cloud storage, which is convenient for cross-device operation, and some of the advanced features require a subscription to CapCut Pro.Users can quickly get started and create personalized videos to meet the needs of short videos, vlogs, advertisements and so on.

Function List

• Video editing: support video cropping, splitting, merging, adjusting speed (0.1x to 100x), adding variable speed curves.
• Image design: provides templates, fonts and effects to quickly generate posters or social media images.
• AI features: automatic subtitle generation, text-to-speech, background removal, motion tracking, lip-synchronized translation.
• Special effects and transitions: Provides a variety of transition effects, keyframe animation, slow motion and freeze frame functions.
• Cloud storage: supports cross-device synchronization for easy editing anytime, anywhere.
• HD Export: Supports 4K 60fps and smart HDR export for social media sharing.
• Audio editing: extract video audio, noise reduction processing, add background music or sound effects.

Using Help

CapCut provides easy-to-use video editing and image design features for beginners to professional users. Below is a detailed guide to help users get started quickly.

Installation and Access

CapCut supports multiple platforms without a complicated installation process:

• browser (software) : Access https://www.capcut.cnThe online editor can be used without downloading, by logging in. Chrome or Edge is recommended for the best experience.
• desktop : Windows (7 and above, 10 recommended) or macOS (10.14 and above) users can download the desktop version from the official website. After downloading, double-click the installation package and follow the instructions to complete the installation. After the installation is complete, open the software and log in to your ByteDance account or use a third-party account such as WeChat or QQ to log in.
• mobile : Search for "CapCut" in the iOS or Android app store, download and install. Once you open the app, register or sign in to your account to start editing.
  The cloud storage feature requires a network connection to ensure that the device is networked to synchronize projects.

Main function operation flow

1. video clip
   • Importing material Click "New Project" to upload video, image or audio from your device or the cloud. Support multiple formats, such as MP4, MOV, JPEG and so on.
   • Trimming and Dividing : Drag the video on the timeline and click the "Split" button to split the video into multiple clips. Drag the edges of the clip to crop the length.
   • Adjustment speed : Select the video clip, click on the Speed option and adjust the slider to set the speed (0.1x to 100x). Enable "Variable Speed Curve" to create a smooth slow motion effect.
   • Merge Video Drag and drop multiple clips to the timeline to stitch them together automatically. Click "Transition" to add effects, such as fade in/out, slide, etc.
2. AI Functions
   • automatic subtitling : After uploading a video, click "Subtitle" > "Auto Subtitle" and AI will recognize the audio and generate subtitles. Users can edit fonts, colors or animation effects.
   • text-to-speech Choose "Text to Speech" in the "Text" menu, input text, choose the type of speech (e.g. Mandarin Chinese or English), and generate natural speech.
   • Background Removal : Import a video with characters, click "Effect" > "Background Remove", AI will automatically key out the background and replace it with a custom picture or color.
   • Motion tracking Select the moving object in the video, click "Motion Tracking", AI will automatically lock the target, suitable for adding text or stickers to follow the movement.
   • Lip Synchronized Translation Upload a video, click "Translate", select the target language, and the AI will generate translated subtitles and synchronize lip movements, making it suitable for multi-language content creation.
3. graphic design
   • Create a poster : In Templates, choose a template suitable for social media (e.g., Instagram stories), replace images or text, and adjust fonts and colors.
   • Adding effects : Click "Effect" > "Filter" or "Sticker" to add artistic filters or dynamic stickers to enhance the visual effect.
   • Exporting the design Click "Export" when you're done, and choose PNG or JPEG format, suitable for sharing directly to social media platforms.
4. Special effects and animation
   • Keyframe animation Select objects (such as text or images) in the timeline, click on "keyframes", and set the zoom, rotation or position at different points in time to create dynamic effects.
   • Slow Motion and Freeze Frame : Select a clip in the timeline and click "Freeze Frame" to freeze the frame, or adjust the speed to 0.5x or less to realize slow motion.
   • Transition effect : Click the "+" sign between two video clips, choose the type of transition, such as zoom, rotate or dissolve, and adjust the duration.
5. audio editor
   • Extract Audio : Select the video and click "Audio" > "Extract Audio" to edit or save the audio individually.
   • noise reduction Click "Audio" > "Noise Reduction", AI will automatically clean up the background noise and improve the sound quality.
   • Adding sound effects : Select background music or sound effects from CapCut's sound effects library and drag them to the timeline to adjust their position.
6. Export & Share
   • Click "Export" in the upper right corner and select the resolution (up to 4K 60fps) and format (e.g. MP4). Enable "Smart HDR" to enhance colors.
   • After exporting, you can directly share to Shake, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms, or save to your device or cloud.

Featured Function Operation

• Cloud Storage Synchronization : Select "Save to Cloud" when editing and the project will be automatically synchronized to your account. After logging in other devices, click "Cloud Project" to continue editing.
• Social Media Optimization CapCut provides preset ratios (e.g. 9:16 for Jitterbit, 1:1 for Instagram), and clicking on the "canvas" to adjust the size ensures that the video is suitable for the target platform.
• Multi-language support : Subtitling and translation features support more than 10 languages, including Chinese, English, and Japanese, for multinational content creators.

caveat

• Some features (e.g. advanced filters, 4K export) require a CapCut Pro subscription, but the free version is sufficient for daily use.
• Make sure your device has enough storage space, video editing may take up more space.
• Regularly checking the official website for updates, CapCut continues to optimize features such as the recently improved cropping experience.

application scenario

1. Short video creation
   Users of Jieyin, Shuttle and other platforms can use CapCut to edit short videos, add transitions, subtitles and sound effects, and quickly create eye-catching content.
2. Vlog Production
   Vlog creators can utilize slow motion, keyframe animation, and background removal to create high-quality lifestyle videos.
3. Social Media Marketing
   Merchants can create posters or advertising videos with graphic design features, combined with AI subtitling and translation to promote their products to the global marketplace.
4. Educational content production
   Teachers or trainers can edit instructional videos and add subtitles and animations to enhance the readability and appeal of the content.
5. Old Photo Restoration
   Restore clarity to old photos with AI Restoration for personal or family archive organization.

QA

1. Is CapCut completely free?
   CapCut offers a free version that includes basic editing, AI features and exporting. Some advanced features (e.g. 4K export, advanced filters) require a subscription to CapCut Pro, which can be found on the website. https://www.capcut.comThe
2. How to solve the problem of insufficient storage space?
   If the device prompts for insufficient storage, you can delete unnecessary local items, synchronize items using cloud storage, or lower the export resolution. Rebooting the device can also temporarily alleviate the problem.
3. Are CapCut's video clips copyrighted?
   CapCut provides sound effects, templates and fonts that are free to use for personal creations. However, users need to make sure that the material they upload is free of copyright issues or they may be held liable.
4. How do I contact CapCut Support?
   Available through the official website https://www.capcut.net/clause/user-agreement or e-mail capcut.support@bytedance.com Contact the support team.