CapCut is a mobile video editor made by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. It has more than a billion installs on Google Play. The current version is 19.6.0, and it runs on Android 6.0 or newer, so it still supports fairly old phones, though heavier projects will be smoother on newer hardware with more memory.
The app sits between simple clip trimmers and desktop editing software. Beginners can cut a clip and add music in a few taps, while the multi-track timeline, keyframes and chroma key cover more advanced work. Finished videos can be exported in custom resolutions and shared to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook.
Version and compatibility
- Updated: September 24, 2026
- Version: 19.6.0
- Requires Android: 6.0+
- Developer: Bytedance Pte. Ltd.
- Installs: 1,000,000,000+
Google Play data as of September 26, 2026
What is new in version 19.6.0
The update came out on September 24, 2026. Here is what the developer says:
“- Fixed some known issues – improved the trimming experience.
We thank you for supporting CapCut and look forward to creating beautiful moments together.”
The editing basics
Most projects start on the timeline. You can trim and split clips, merge several videos, add transitions between them and freeze a frame to highlight a moment. Zoom in and out animations add movement to still shots. Speed can be set anywhere from 0.1x to 100x, and speed curves let you ramp smoothly between slow and fast parts of the same clip.
Since trimming is the part this update changed, run a short test edit after updating: trim a clip at both ends and split it once to see how the new trimming feels before a real project. A practical habit is to build a rough cut first, removing pauses, repeats and weak shots, and only then add music, text and effects. That way you are styling a video that already works, not hiding a messy one.
Advanced tools worth learning
Keyframes work on all settings, so you can animate position, scale, opacity and more over time. Optical flow creates smoother slow motion than simply stretching a clip. Chroma key removes a chosen color, which is how green screen footage gets a new background. Each of these takes a few tries to learn, but they cover most effects people see in short videos.
Stabilization steadies shaky handheld shots. Motion tracking lets text or stickers follow a moving object in the frame, and background removal cuts out a person automatically without a green screen. The multi-track timeline keeps overlays, text and audio on separate layers, so you can adjust one element without disturbing the rest of the edit.
Captions, text and sound
Auto captions use speech recognition to turn spoken words into subtitles, which you can then correct and restyle. Subtitles sit on their own track and can be moved and adjusted in one step. Text-to-speech reads typed text aloud in several languages and voices, and you can import your own fonts from the device alongside the built-in text templates.
The sound library includes a large collection of music clips and sound effects, and you can extract audio from an existing video or add your own recordings. Before publishing, check that any music you use is allowed on the platform where the video will go, since rules differ between services and between personal and business accounts.
Exporting and free versus Pro
Export supports custom resolution up to 4K at 60fps, plus smart HDR. Higher settings mean bigger files and longer export times, so match the output to where the video will be posted. A short clip for a messaging app does not need 4K, while a video for YouTube can benefit from it. You can also adjust the format before sharing to social platforms.
Some effects, templates and tools in CapCut are marked Pro and need a paid subscription, while the core editor stays free. If you rely on a specific effect, check whether it carries the Pro label before building a whole project around it. Otherwise you may reach the export step and find that one element has to be removed or replaced.
What CapCut looks like
Frequently asked questions
Does CapCut work on older Android phones?
Google Play lists Android 6.0 as the minimum. Heavy effects and 4K exports will still run better on newer, faster devices.
Can CapCut add subtitles automatically?
Yes. Auto captions generate subtitles from speech, and you can edit the text and move it on the timeline.
Where can I get help with CapCut?
The developer lists [email protected] as a contact address for questions about the app.
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