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How to Use CapCut: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

So, you've heard the buzz about CapCut and you're ready to dive in. You've seen the incredible videos it can produce, but opening the app for the first time can feel a little intimidating. Where do you start? What do all those buttons do? Don't worry, we've got you covered.




This is not just a list of features. This is a complete beginner's guide on how to use CapCut, designed to walk you through your very first video project. By the end of this tutorial, you'll go from a complete novice to confidently exporting your first edited video.

Step 1: Installing CapCut & Starting a New Project

First things first. You need to download the app. Head over to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and search for "CapCut." The developer is Bytedance Pte. Ltd. Once installed, open the app. You'll be greeted by a clean interface. To get started, follow this simple step:
  1. Tap the big blue "+ New project" button at the top of the screen.
  2. Grant CapCut permission to access your photos and videos. This is necessary to import your clips.
  3. Select the video clips and photos you want in your project from your phone's gallery. You can tap multiple clips in the order you want them to appear.
  4. Hit the "Add" button at the bottom right. You're now inside the editing timeline!

Step 2: Understanding the Editing Timeline

The timeline is your main workspace. It looks a bit complex, but it's simple once you know the key areas.
  • The Viewer: The large window at the top that shows your video.
  • The Timeline Strip: The horizontal strip at the bottom showing your video clips in sequence. You can scroll this left and right.
  • The Main Toolbar: The row of icons at the very bottom (Edit, Audio, Text, etc.). This is where you select the main tool you want to use.
  • The Playhead: The vertical white line that shows your current position in the video.
Pro Tip: Use two fingers to pinch and zoom on the timeline strip. Zooming in lets you make very precise cuts.

Step 3: Basic Editing - Trimming and Splitting Clips

This is 90% of what video editing is. Here's how to do it.

How to Trim a Clip:

  1. Tap on a clip in your timeline. A white border will appear around it.
  2. Press and hold on the thick white bar at the beginning or end of the clip.
  3. Drag it inwards to shorten (trim) the clip. This removes unwanted parts from the start or end.

How to Split a Clip:

Splitting is useful for cutting out a mistake in the middle of a video.
  1. Move the Playhead (the white line) to the exact spot where you want to make a cut.
  2. Make sure the clip is selected (has a white border).
  3. From the toolbar that appears at the bottom, tap "Split".
  4. Your clip will now be split into two separate parts. You can delete the unwanted part by selecting it and tapping the "Delete" icon.

Step 4: Adding Music and Text

A silent video is boring. Let's add some life to it.

Adding Music:

  1. On the main toolbar (make sure no clips are selected), tap "Audio".
  2. Tap "Sounds." You can now browse CapCut's huge library of licensed music or even extract audio from another video.
  3. Find a song you like and tap the "+" button to add it to your timeline. It will appear as a new blue or green strip below your video clips.

Adding Text:

  1. On the main toolbar, tap "Text".
  2. Tap "Add text."
  3. Type what you want to say. You can then use the "Style," "Effects," and "Animation" tabs to customize the look and feel of your text.

Step 5: Exporting and Sharing Your Video

Once you're happy with your creation, it's time to save it to your phone.
  1. IMPORTANT: Scroll to the very end of your video timeline. You'll see a black clip with the CapCut logo. Tap on it, and then tap the "Delete" button. This removes the watermark!
  2. Look at the top right corner of the screen. You'll see a resolution number (like "1080p"). You can tap this to change the video quality. 1080p is perfect for most social media.
  3. Tap the "Export" icon (a box with an arrow pointing up) located to the right of the resolution number.
  4. Wait for the video to export. Don't close the app or let your screen lock.
  5. Once finished, you can share it directly to TikTok, Instagram, or just save it to your phone's gallery!

Congratulations! You've Learned the Basics

That's it! By following these five steps, you now know exactly how to use CapCut for basic video editing. You've learned to import, trim, split, add music and text, and export a clean, professional-looking video. The best way to learn is by doing. Now, go ahead and start another project. Try exploring the "Effects" and "Stickers" tabs. The more you play with the tools, the more comfortable you'll become.

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