CapCut

CapCut Getting Started Guide

From download to first export: timeline basics, captions, and templates.

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1. Get the right build

Desktop for long timelines; mobile for on-the-go; online for quick cuts.

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2. First project

Import 3–5 clips, add a template or auto beat sync, preview before export.

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3. Captions & voice

Generate captions, then run TTS only where needed to avoid stacked audio.

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4. Export settings

Match platform aspect ratio (9:16 / 16:9) and bitrate before publishing.