CapCut
Free all in one social editor with templates, auto captions and AI generation.
Best for TikTok/Reels/Shorts creators; very beginner friendly
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What it does
CapCut is an online and downloadable photo and video editing platform designed for social media creators and businesses. Users provide text prompts, audio, images, or raw footage to produce high quality graphics, voiceovers, and videos. It helps anyone make content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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AI video background remover
Isolates the subject in your video clips and deletes the background in a single click without leaving a watermark.
Use caseA content creator removes the messy background from raw footage to create clean clips for Reels or TikTok ads.
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AI auto subtitle generator
Generates accurate captions for your uploaded video footage across multiple languages automatically.
Use caseA video creator adds translated captions across their short clips so viewers can follow along with the audio muted.
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Text to speech
Converts written text scripts into natural sounding speech using AI.
Use caseA podcaster converts a written narration script into realistic audio without recording their own voice.
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Image resolution enhancer
Upscales lower resolution pictures and sharpens details and edges without losing visual clarity.
Use caseAn online seller sharpens blurry e commerce product photos before uploading them to a store catalog.
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Audio noise removal
Cleans up recorded sound files by using AI to filter out background static.
Use caseA creator reduces static background noise from an interview recording before sharing the video.
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Written from CapCut's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are CapCut's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 | per user | free templates, basic editing |
| Pro | $19.99 | Not listed | per user | 1,200 AI credits/mo, 1 TB storage, all premium templates; up to 240s 720p Seedance 2.0 Mini video |
| Teams | $12.49 | Not listed | per seat | 1,200 AI credits/mo per seat, 1 TB, brand kit; default 2 seats |
| Ultra | $79 | Not listed | per user | 8,645 AI credits/mo, 1 TB; up to 1,700s 720p Seedance 2.0 Mini |
From CapCut's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
Before you pay
- Renews automatically
- Yes
- Watermark on the free plan
- No
What CapCut says
Cut, Trim, Add Transitions & Subtitles, Export HD Videos Without Watermark for YouTube, TikTok & Reels
Source page - Export your data
- Yes
Only what CapCut's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Getting started with CapCut
- Choose an introduction template that matches your brand's vibe.
- Click Use this template to open it in the editor.
- Add your logo and change the text using the drag and drop editor.
- Adjust colors to match your brand palette.
- Swap out the background music with a track from the royalty free audio library.
- Explore AI powered effects, seamless transitions, and animated text styles to customize your video.
Tips
- Explore category filters like Trending, Meme, Instagram Reels, and TikTok Reels to quickly find designs tailored to specific social platforms.
Written from CapCut's own help pages: capcut.com/template/social/introduction · capcut.com/template-detail/intro-vlog-trend-v...
CapCut video tutorials
Independent creators on YouTube, not CapCut or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.
What the free plan includes
Full editor; premium templates and 4K need Pro
Questions people ask about CapCut
How much does CapCut cost?
Paid plans start at $12.49 a month (Teams). 4 plans are listed above, from CapCut's own pricing page.
Is CapCut free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Full editor; premium templates and 4K need Pro.
Does the CapCut free plan add a watermark?
No, free plan output has no watermark. Source
Works with
- Languages
- English, Multiple languages
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from CapCut's own pages, then checked .
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