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CapCut

Edit social videos using cuts, transitions, captions and templates across web, mobile and desktop versions.

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Create & edit
Free access
Free plan available
Available on
Web · Mobile · Desktop
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CapCut desktop video editing controls preview
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The fit

Who is CapCut for?

Creators preparing video clips for TikTok, Reels and YouTube.

The work it helps with

What you can use it for

  • Cut clips and arrange a video timeline.

  • Add captions and transitions to social videos.

  • Use templates as a starting point for edits.

Before you choose

Limitations to check

  • Subscription access across platforms differs between Standard and Pro.
  • Assets, exports and paid features may have separate requirements; check your device and region.
The cost structure

Pricing and free access

Standard, Pro and Teams subscriptions and in-app purchases have region and device-specific terms.

Check the official pricing and product pages for current amounts, regional availability and plan restrictions.

Put it to work

Where CapCut fits in your workflow

A creator workflow

Turn a recording into short clips

Record the source, move a usable file into one editor and review the cuts and captions yourself.

Start with
Your own recording and permission to use its audio and visuals.
Work toward
Clip candidates and reviewed edits to export and publish yourself.

  1. Record your conversation or presentation and export a source your chosen editor accepts.

    Use Riverside

  2. Import the source, choose candidate moments and review edits, captions and framing.

    Use Descript or OpusClip or VEED or CapCut

Before you start. This is an export-and-upload recipe. Track downloads, upload formats, AI credits, editing access, export quality and watermarks differ by tool and plan. Check the source and captions before publishing.

How these tools work together

Manual handoff Export your source and import a supported file into the editor. No native cross-tool connection is required.

Manual handoff Upload a supported source for candidate clips. Review watermarks, editing access and export expiry before choosing a plan.

Manual handoff Import a usable recording into the web editor and check subtitles and export limits yourself.

Manual handoff Move your recording into an available editor and check device, region and export restrictions.

Prepare a script from a LinkedIn post

Optional preparation: turn your own written source into a spoken script and recording notes before recording. Own connected LinkedIn post text and a ChatGPT account with connector access; output is copy and a shot list.

Connect the LinkedIn source to ChatGPT

LinkedIn is an optional source for the script; it is not a required video destination. Own LinkedIn account in Mysocial and available ChatGPT Web custom-app access.

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