Build detailed edits on a full desktop timeline.
Use CapCut Desktop when a project needs layered tracks, precise timing, keyframes, color work and AI tools in one workspace.
Download options and feature access can vary by operating system, app version and plan.
Move from the starting point to a reviewed result.
Import the project
Bring in footage, audio, images and brand assets.
Shape the timeline
Trim, layer, animate and grade with desktop controls.
Use AI where it saves time
Add captions, reframe, generate or clean up selected elements before export.
Use the tool when the task matches the workflow.
YouTube and long-form video
Manage multiple tracks, longer sequences and more detailed pacing.
Client and campaign work
Keep assets, revisions and polished exports in a desktop workflow.
AI-assisted editing
Combine generation and automation with manual timeline control.
Questions that matter for this workflow.
Who should choose CapCut Desktop?
It suits creators who want a complete timeline, more screen space and detailed control over longer or layered projects.
Does CapCut Desktop include AI tools?
CapCut presents desktop AI features such as Script to Video, Auto Reframe and Auto Captions, though access can depend on version, region and plan.
Can I start free?
CapCut promotes a free desktop download. Premium assets, AI usage and advanced features may require a plan or credits.
What should I check before installing?
Confirm the current Windows or macOS requirements, available storage and whether the features you need are included in your account.
Continue with a related CapCut workflow.
CapCut
Start with the device, task or plan that fits the work in front of you—then move directly to the official CapCut tool.
CapCut Standard vs Pro
Compare the intended use, premium assets, cross-platform access, AI tools, storage and collaboration before opening checkout.
CapCut Pro
Pro is the individual upgrade path for creators who need broader AI access, premium assets, cross-platform editing and more capable production workflows.
CapCut AI Video Editor
CapCut'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 Captions
Generate subtitles, correct the words and timing, then style them for Shorts, Reels, tutorials, interviews or longer videos.
CapCut Long Video to Shorts
Use AI-assisted clipping to identify highlights, reframe the subject and prepare several vertical drafts from one longer recording.
AI video tools
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