CapCut
FreeCapCut is a free video editor with templates, effects and captions for phones, Windows and Mac.
About CapCut
CapCut is a video editing app from ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. It offers a timeline editor with trimming, speed changes, filters, effects, transitions, text and auto captions, plus a library of templates and music for short-form video.
The app is built for social clips. The mobile versions are very popular, with more than a billion downloads shown on Google Play and over a million ratings on the App Store, and there are desktop apps for Windows and Mac with a frame-by-frame track editor and cloud storage. The latest release notes mention an improved trimming experience.
CapCut can be used for free, and both store listings show in-app purchases for a paid tier with extra effects, assets and export options. It suits creators who want quick results without learning a traditional editor. Privacy-minded users should read the privacy policy, since cloud features and templates use an account. It works best for short clips, and it is less suited to long, complex productions that need professional colour or audio tools.
Check which effects and exports sit behind the paid tier before you build a project around them.
Version history
2 releases tracked- iOS: Fixed some known issues
- Improved the trimming experience
- Windows: Fixed some known issues
- Improved the trimming experience
Frequently asked
Is CapCut free?
It is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for a paid tier with extra features.
Does it need an account?
Basic editing can be done without one, but cloud features and templates often prompt you to sign in.
Which platforms does it support?
Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows and Mac.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to capcut.com or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.