CapCut video editor guide: first project to export

2026-08-13 · ~6 min read · CapCut download

Step-by-step CapCut video editor workflow — import, cut, captions, export — for beginners targeting social platforms.

This CapCut video editor guide covers one complete pass: open CapCut, cut a hook, caption, export. Keep CapCut projects short until the habit sticks.

CapCut video editor steps

1. Create a 9:16 CapCut project.
2. Drop 3 clips; cut a 3-second hook first.
3. Add CapCut auto captions; fix CTA text.
4. Export 1080×1920 MP4; preview on phone.

Common CapCut mistakes

• Starting without a hook.
• Stacking too many CapCut effects.
• Exporting landscape for TikTok.

Bottom line

CapCut video editor success = clear hook + captions + correct export. Deeper CapCut AI tips: CapCut AI video editor.