CapCut
Free all-in-one video editor for desktop, web and mobile, from ByteDance
About CapCut
CapCut is a timeline video editor available on desktop, browser and mobile, with templates, effects, auto captions and a growing set of AI tools such as text-to-video, AI dubbing, upscaling and long-to-short clipping. Paid tiers add monthly AI credits and access to Seedance video generation models. It is popular with TikTok, Reels and Shorts creators who want a capable editor at little or no cost.
Specs
| Pricing | Free plan · Paid |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Free plan with basic editing tools and free templates |
| Max clip length | |
| Max resolution | 4K |
| Watermark on free plan | No |
| Commercial use | |
| Developer API | |
| Open source | No |
Last verified 2026-10-23. A dash means we couldn't confirm it from an official source — we leave it blank rather than guess.
Pros
- Free edition can export up to 4K without a watermark (per CapCut)
- Runs on desktop, web and mobile
- Paid plans include 1,200+ monthly AI credits and Seedance models
Cons
- Prices are regional and only show final pricing after sign-in
- 2K/4K export availability depends on device, platform and app version
- Premium templates, effects and AI features require Pro
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