How to use CapCut

CapCut is an app designed to facilitate video editing using just your phone. Its wide range of features make it the ideal app for both beginners and experienced content creators.

Begin by downloading the CapCut application to your device. Upon launching CapCut, the app will ask for permission to access your device’s media library. This essentially means the photos and videos stored on your device.

There are 3 key components: the timeline, where media clips are arranged; the toolbar, which houses the editing functions; and the preview window which allows you to monitor edits.

To initiate a new project, select the New Project option shown by the ‘+’ icon. Select the videos or images you wish to edit from your media library.

To segment clips, use the split function shown by the scissors icon. This allows you to rearrange clips along the timeline.

Transitions such as wipes and fades can be incorperated between clips to allow for seamless visual continuity. These can by accessed via the icon displayed between two clips.

You can further enhance your video by adding text. This is marked by a ‘T’ icon.

Stickers and filters can also be added, marked by a stacked squares icon.

Background music from CapCut’s library or your own audio files can be added to your project by utilising the ‘Audio’ function.

Once you are happy with your project you can save and export it to wherever you need, such as Instagram Reels and TikTok.

CapCut is a tool used by many content creators across all types of social media platforms. It is an incredibly useful for small business owners to help promote products and services in a fun and practical way.