| CapCut | |||||||
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| Other names | JianYing ViaMaker (formerly) | ||||||
| Developer | ByteDance | ||||||
| Initial release | May 2019; 6 years ago (2019-05) | ||||||
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| Operating system | iOS iPadOS macOS 14 and later Android 5.0 and later Microsoft Windows HarmonyOS NEXT | ||||||
| Platform | iOS,iPadOS,macOS,Android, Web,HarmonyOS, andMicrosoft Windows | ||||||
| Size | iOS: 419.5 MBHarmonyOS NEXT: 147.8 MB | ||||||
| Available in | 24 languages | ||||||
| Type | Video editing software andMobile app | ||||||
| License | Freemium | ||||||
| Website | capcut | ||||||
CapCut, known domestically asJianYing (Chinese:剪映;pinyin:Jiǎnyìng) and formerly internationally asViaMaker, is avideo editor developed byByteDance, available as a mobile app, desktop app, and web app.
The app was first released in China in 2019 and was initially available foriPhone andAndroid.[1][2] In 2020, it was rebranded in English from ViaMaker to CapCut and became available globally.[3] It later expanded to include web and desktop versions for Mac and Windows.[2]
In 2022, CapCut reached 200 million active users.[4] According toThe Wall Street Journal, in March 2023, it was the second-most downloaded app in the U.S., behind that of Chinese discount retailerTemu.[5][6] In January 2025, CapCut had over 1 billion downloads on theGoogle Play Store.[7]
On February 1, 2021, CapCut Pro for Windows was launched.[8] On November 27, the Pro version for Mac was launched. In July 2025, CapCut Pro forHarmonyOS was available onHarmonyOS NEXT tablets.[9][10]
CapCut supports basic video editing functions, including editing, trimming, and adding or splitting clips. Editing projects is limited to single-layer editing, but the app supports overlay options that enable additional effects, including multi-layer editing.[2]
The app includes a library of pre-made templates and a tool that generates editable video captions.[2] CapCut's video editor includes AI-based features such as video and script generation.[11] Users can export or save completed projects directly to different social media platforms. CapCut includes a free version and a paid Pro version with cloud storage and advanced features.[2]
In July 2023, many users of CapCut accused it of illegally profiting off their personal data. Aclass-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on July 28, 2023, alleged that CapCut illegally harvests and profits from user data including biometric information and geolocation without consent.[12][13]
As a response toborder clashes with China, In May 2020, The Indian Government has banned around 56 applications which also includedTikTok, owned by the CapCut's parent companyByteDance.[14] Indian users were unable to use and download the application. As of February 2022, around 273 Chinese applications have beenbanned by theIndian Government under the concern of National Security and Indian User Privacy.[15]
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On January 18, 2025, at 10 PMEST, CapCut wasbanned in the United States along withTikTok and all other ByteDance apps due to the implementation of theProtecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.[7][16][17]
Hours after the suspension of services took effect,PresidentDonald Trump indicated onTruth Social that he would issue an executive order on the day of his inauguration "to extend the period of time before the law's prohibitions take effect".[18][19] On January 21, CapCut began restoring service. On February 13, Google and Apple restored CapCut on theApp Store and Google Play Store.[20]
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