CapCut
China-ready字节跳动
Hugely popular editor with built-in AI (captions, voice, avatars)
In short
CapCut (Jianying) is ByteDance's hugely popular, beginner-friendly video editor with built-in auto-captions, AI voiceover, text-to-video and digital avatars. Core features are free, so beginners can produce videos fast.
What it is
The easiest way into video editing, with auto-captions, AI voiceover, text-to-video and digital avatars for fast results.
Pros
- Very easy
- Lots of AI features
- Rich templates
Cons
- Some features paid
- Limited pro editing
Best for
Beginners making short videos
FAQ
Is CapCut/Jianying free?
Core editing and auto-captions are free; some advanced AI features, premium assets and templates need membership. Free is enough for everyday beginner editing.
Can CapCut add captions automatically?
Yes — use auto captions after importing; it transcribes speech into time-aligned subtitles, and you can restyle them in bulk, no manual typing.
How does CapCut compare to pro editors?
CapCut wins on speed and built-in AI for short videos; for cinema-grade color and complex multi-track editing, DaVinci or Premiere are more professional. CapCut is plenty for beginners.