CapCut First Project and Timeline Basics for Beginners
Start your first CapCut desktop project, import clips, learn the timeline layout and make your first trims, ready for captions and export.
BeginnerCapCut9 min read
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CapCut guides
Guides written for the CapCut desktop editor. CapCut updates often, so buttons and menu names may differ from what you see.
Version used: CapCut desktop editor, 2025–2026 releases. Menus and features change often, and some features depend on region or plan.
CapCut Captions and Export Guide for Beginners
Add readable captions in CapCut desktop, check them for errors, style them for small screens and export a file that looks good when uploaded.
BeginnerCapCut9 min read
CapCut Vertical Video Workflow for Shorts and Reels
Build a repeatable CapCut desktop workflow for vertical 9:16 videos: set the frame, reframe footage, pace the edit, add captions and export.
IntermediateCapCut10 min read