CapCut guide

Choose the CapCut workflow that matches your next project.

Start with the device, task or plan that fits the work in front of you—then move directly to the official CapCut tool.

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Features, limits and checkout terms can vary by platform and region.

One workspace, several starting points
Edit footage1
Generate media2
Polish results3
Choose a plan4
CapCut catalog

Open the guide that matches the job.

Each route focuses on a distinct product surface, plan decision or repeatable task.

Choose a platform

CapCut DesktopUse CapCut Desktop when a project needs layered tracks, precise timing, keyframes, color work and AI tools in one workspace.CapCut OnlineCapCut Online is the fast entry point for uploads, templates, captions, background tools and social-ready exports from a web workspace.CapCut MobileUse CapCut Mobile for fast vertical edits, templates, effects and creator workflows that begin and end on iOS or Android.CapCut for PadCapCut for Pad brings multi-track editing, keyframes and AI-assisted tools to iPad and supported Android tablets.

Choose a plan

CapCut Standard vs ProCompare the intended use, premium assets, cross-platform access, AI tools, storage and collaboration before opening checkout.CapCut ProPro is the individual upgrade path for creators who need broader AI access, premium assets, cross-platform editing and more capable production workflows.CapCut TeamsCapCut Teams is designed for agencies, businesses and creator groups that need shared projects, templates, storage and centralized workspace management.CapCut CreditsCredits are a usage currency for supported AI features. They are separate from time-based Standard, Pro and Teams subscriptions.

Create and edit video

CapCut AI Video GeneratorCapCut combines text-to-video, image animation, model choice and editing tools so a generated clip can move directly into a finished timeline.CapCut AI Video EditorCapCut's AI editor brings generation, captions, cleanup, reframing and enhancement into a workflow that still leaves the final timing and judgment to the editor.CapCut Auto CaptionsGenerate subtitles, correct the words and timing, then style them for Shorts, Reels, tutorials, interviews or longer videos.CapCut Long Video to ShortsUse AI-assisted clipping to identify highlights, reframe the subject and prepare several vertical drafts from one longer recording.CapCut AI Video TranslatorCapCut combines speech recognition, subtitle translation, dubbing and supported voice-preservation tools for multilingual video workflows.CapCut AI Voice GeneratorChoose a voice, language and delivery style, then place the generated narration directly into a CapCut timeline with captions and visuals.CapCut AI Avatar GeneratorCapCut combines avatar selection, script or audio input, voice choices, lip sync and editing for presenter-led videos without a traditional shoot.CapCut Script to VideoCapCut's Script to Video workflow can help generate or accept a script, pair it with visuals, voiceover, subtitles and music, then open the result for editing.CapCut Transcribe Video to TextCapCut transcription can create a text layer from speech, helping with subtitles, summaries, scripts and content repurposing.

Polish visuals

CapCut AI Video UpscalerCapCut's AI video upscaler is designed to sharpen footage, reduce visible softness and prepare older or compressed clips for higher-resolution delivery.CapCut Background RemoverCapCut uses automatic subject recognition to isolate people, objects or products, then lets you replace the background with color, imagery or another scene.CapCut AI Image UpscalerCapCut's AI image upscaler sharpens edges, reduces visible noise and prepares photos, illustrations or product images for larger layouts.CapCut AI Image GeneratorCapCut supports text-to-image and image-guided generation, then keeps the result inside an editor for cropping, enhancement, background work and animation.CapCut AI DesignCapCut AI Design combines prompts, layouts, cutouts, background tools and editable design elements for posters, ads and branded social graphics.
Three-step workflow

Move from the starting point to a reviewed result.

1

Pick the starting point

Choose a platform, a specific task or a plan question.

2

Open the focused guide

See the workflow, use cases and practical checks for that tool.

3

Continue on CapCut

Confirm current availability and start on the official page.

Where it fits

Use the tool when the task matches the workflow.

Creators with footage

Edit, caption, resize and publish from a familiar timeline.

Prompt-first production

Generate video, images, voices or avatars before final editing.

Teams and businesses

Compare collaboration, storage, credits and plan structure.

Practical check: CapCut changes features, plan benefits, models and limits over time. Use this guide to choose a workflow, then confirm the current details on the official page before paying or publishing.
Before you choose

Questions that matter for this workflow.

Is CapCut one product or several tools?

CapCut combines desktop, web, mobile and tablet editors with a growing set of AI tools and subscription options. The best entry point depends on the device and task.

Should I begin with a platform or a feature?

Begin with a platform when you need a complete editor. Begin with a focused tool when the job is specific, such as captions, translation, upscaling or background removal.

Do the same features appear on every device?

Not always. Availability, limits and purchase paths can differ across web, desktop, mobile and tablet versions.

Where should I confirm current prices?

Use the official CapCut subscription or checkout screen because pricing can vary by region, platform, taxes and promotions.

Next step

Continue with a related CapCut workflow.

CapCut Desktop

Use CapCut Desktop when a project needs layered tracks, precise timing, keyframes, color work and AI tools in one workspace.

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CapCut Online

CapCut Online is the fast entry point for uploads, templates, captions, background tools and social-ready exports from a web workspace.

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CapCut Mobile

Use CapCut Mobile for fast vertical edits, templates, effects and creator workflows that begin and end on iOS or Android.

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CapCut Standard vs Pro

Compare the intended use, premium assets, cross-platform access, AI tools, storage and collaboration before opening checkout.

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CapCut AI Video Generator

CapCut combines text-to-video, image animation, model choice and editing tools so a generated clip can move directly into a finished timeline.

Explore →

CapCut Auto Captions

Generate subtitles, correct the words and timing, then style them for Shorts, Reels, tutorials, interviews or longer videos.

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AI video tools

Compare edit-first and prompt-first video workflows.

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