CapCut
The free video editor behind millions of TikToks, now packed with AI.
Visit CapCut Free; Pro from $9.99/mo
What is CapCut?
CapCut is ByteDance's video editor for mobile, desktop, and web, with AI features including auto-captions, background removal, AI avatars, script-to-video, and one-tap templates that track what is trending on TikTok. The free tier is remarkably complete.
Key features
- Auto-captions with animated styles
- AI background removal and retouching
- Script-to-video and AI avatars
- Trend-driven templates synced with TikTok
- Cross-platform projects on phone, desktop, and web
Pros
- Best free video editor for social content
- Templates make trend-chasing fast
- Runs well on phones
Cons
- Pro paywall has grown, moving popular features behind it
- ByteDance ownership raises data questions for some users
- Less precise than professional editors
Best for
TikTok and Reels creatorsSmall businesses making ads on a phoneBeginners learning to edit
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