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Auto Captions
Turn spoken audio into editable on-screen captions, then correct timing, wording and style.
Caption tutorial →KF
Keyframes
Animate position, scale, rotation and other properties over time for smoother visual motion.
Keyframe tutorial →BG
Background tools
Use chroma key or AI-assisted removal depending on the shot and available feature set.
FX
Effects & transitions
Add movement, texture and scene changes without manually building every effect.
AU
Audio editing
Trim music, balance clips, add voiceovers and align sound more precisely with visuals.
4K
Export controls
Choose supported resolution and frame rate based on the project, device and publishing destination.
4K export guide →T
Templates
Start from reusable timing and design structures, then replace media and text with your own.
Templates guide →TXT
Text & stickers
Build titles, labels, subtitles and graphic overlays with animation and styling controls.
ML
Multi-layer editing
Combine footage, overlays, images, text and audio in a layered timeline.
Which CapCut features are free?
CapCut offers a substantial free editing experience, while some effects, templates, AI tools, cloud features or export choices can be limited to paid tiers or vary by region. The most reliable way to check is the current label inside your own app because entitlements change over time.
Which features should beginners learn first?
- Trim, split and reorder clips.
- Adjust aspect ratio for the platform you are publishing to.
- Balance music and voice volume.
- Add readable text or auto captions.
- Use only a few transitions rather than placing one between every clip.
- Export at a resolution and frame rate your source footage can support.
Features vs results
More tools do not automatically make a better edit. A clean sequence with good pacing, readable captions and balanced audio will usually outperform a project overloaded with filters. Use advanced tools only when they improve the story or clarity.
