Edit-first control matches the work.
Use CapCut Desktop when a project needs layered tracks, precise timing, keyframes, color work and AI tools in one workspace.
Desktop editor
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.
A workspace for longer, more controlled edits
Timeline control1
Keyframes2
Color tools3
AI assistance4
SEE THE WORKFLOW BEFORE YOU OPEN IT
CapCut Desktop turns a specific starting point into a specific result.
Use CapCut Desktop when a project needs layered tracks, precise timing, keyframes, color work and AI tools in one workspace.
Start withTimeline control
Move towardAI assistance
Best fitYouTube and long-form video · Client and campaign work
Verify firstDownload options and feature access can vary by operating system, app version and plan.
Download CapCut Desktop ↗Official destination. Features, models, limits and checkout terms can change.
Prompt-first generation may be a better starting point.
Begin with a prompt, image, product link, script or existing Invideo project, then open the focused workflow built for that job.
Compare Invideo AI →Three-step workflow
Move from the starting point to a reviewed result.
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Import the project
Bring in footage, audio, images and brand assets.
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Shape the timeline
Trim, layer, animate and grade with desktop controls.
3
Use AI where it saves time
Add captions, reframe, generate or clean up selected elements before export.
Where it fits
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.
Practical check: CapCut changes features, plan benefits, models and limits over time. Use this guide to choose a workflow, then confirm the current details on the official page before paying or publishing.
Before you choose
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.
Next step
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Start with the device, task or plan that fits the work in front of you—then move directly to the official CapCut tool.
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CapCut Standard vs Pro
Compare the intended use, premium assets, cross-platform access, AI tools, storage and collaboration before opening checkout.
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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.
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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.
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CapCut Auto Captions
Generate subtitles, correct the words and timing, then style them for Shorts, Reels, tutorials, interviews or longer videos.
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CapCut Long Video to Shorts
Use AI-assisted clipping to identify highlights, reframe the subject and prepare several vertical drafts from one longer recording.
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