What it can do
- Editing tools include trimming, splitting, joining, multiple tracks, text, and speed adjustments.
- Features also include automatic captions, text-to-speech, and background removal. Review generated captions yourself, especially names and numbers.
- Paid features and assets sit alongside free tools. Check Pro labels and purchase requirements as you build a project.
Your first editing workflow
- Start a new edit and import footage or photos you have permission to use. Begin with about three clips.
- For a vertical video, choose a supported 9:16 canvas, arrange your clips, and trim unwanted sections.
- Add captions or short text, then check spelling, screen-edge placement, and audio levels.
- Check paid assets, watermark conditions, and music permissions. Export and play the saved file on your device.
Try this: a small editing project
Combine three AI-generated shots into a fifteen-second vertical video. Start without effects and see whether the clip order and one line of caption communicate your idea.
Before you start
Automatic captions need proofreading. A free editing workflow can still include features, templates, or assets that require payment. Watermark conditions vary by workflow and version.
Free & paid conditions
Free use plus paid features and plans. Pro pricing varies by region, device, and promotion; check the purchase screen in your app. [1] [2] [4]
Footage & music licensing
Check commercial-use labels and individual asset terms. In the non-US agreement consulted, ordinary Sounds are non-commercial and Commercial Sounds also have distribution restrictions. The US has separate terms, so check those applying to your region and publishing destination. [3]
Terms in this guide
Official sources
- [1] Official guide or store — apps.apple.com
- [2] Pricing & purchase terms — www.capcut.com
- [3] Usage terms — www.capcut.com
- [4] Official guide or store — www.capcut.com
These introductory guides use official websites and app-store listings. Workflows and practice projects are general examples organized for beginners, rather than hands-on reviews or performance rankings. Confirm features, prices, and OS support for your version and region.