CapCut

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CapCut
Other namesJianYing
ViaMaker
DeveloperByteDance
Initial releaseMay 2019; 6 years ago (2019-05)
Stable release
macOS6.5.0 / July 2, 2025; 9 months ago (2025-07-02)
Android14.6.0 / July 11, 2025; 9 months ago (2025-07-11)
HarmonyOS NEXT14.4.7 / June 9, 2025; 10 months ago (2025-06-09)
Repository
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    Operating systemiOS
    iPadOS
    macOS 14 and later
    Android 5.0 and later
    Microsoft Windows
    HarmonyOS NEXT
    PlatformiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, HarmonyOS, and Microsoft Windows
    PredecessorTikTok
    SizeiOS: 419.5 MB HarmonyOS NEXT: 147.8 MB
    Available in24 languages
    List of languages
    TypeVideo editing software and Mobile app
    LicenseProprietary

    CapCut, known domestically as JianYing China (Chinese: 剪映; pinyin: Jiǎnyìng) and formerly internationally as ViaMaker, is a video editor developed by ByteDance, available as a mobile app, desktop app, and web app.

    CapCut operates on a freemium model, offering online tools for video editing, photo editing, and voice changing.[1] These tools are widely used for creating short-form content on TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms.[2]

    History

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    The app was first released in China in 2019 and was initially available for iPhone and Android.[3][4] In 2020, it was renamed as CapCut (formerly ViaMaker internationally) and became available internationally.[5] It later expanded to include web and desktop versions for Mac and Windows.[4]

    In 2022, CapCut reached 200 million active users.[6] According to The Wall Street Journal, in March 2023, it was the second-most downloaded app in the U.S., behind that of Chinese discount retailer Temu.[7][8] In January 2025, CapCut had over 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store.[9]

    On February 1, 2021, CapCut Pro for Windows was launched.[10] On November 27, the Pro version for Mac was launched. In July 2025, CapCut Pro for HarmonyOS was available on HarmonyOS NEXT tablets.[11][12]

    Features

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    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.[4]

    The app includes a library of pre-made templates and a tool that generates editable video captions. 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.[4]

    CapCut's video editor offers AI-powered features such as AI video maker, AI video generator, AI avatar, AI templates, Auto captions, Voice changer, AI image generator, Long video to short, and online photo editor, among others.[13][14][15]

    AI Video Generator: Generates full videos from text prompts with automated scenes and avatars.[16]

    AI Avatar: Creates talking avatars from photos or videos with realistic lip-sync and voice features.[17]

    Voice Changer: Offers a range of voice effects for video creation and editing.[1]

    Online Photo Editor: Provides AI tools for photo editing, composition, and batch processing.[18]

    Controversies

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    Illegal data collection

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    In July 2023, many users of CapCut accused it of illegally profiting off their personal data. A class-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.[19][20]

    Bans and restrictions

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    Ban in India

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    As a response to border clashes with China, In May 2020, The Indian Government has banned around 56 applications which also included TikTok, owned by the CapCut's parent company ByteDance.[21] Indian users were unable to use and download the application. As of February 2022, around 273 Chinese applications have been banned by the Indian Government under the concern of National Security and Indian User Privacy.[22]

    Ban in the United States

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    File:CapCut website ban message (cropped).png
    File:CapCut being pulled from Google Play Store.png
    Messages displayed to US users who attempted to access CapCut through its website (top) and Google Play Store (bottom).

    On January 18, 2025, at 10 PM EST, CapCut was banned in the United States along with TikTok and all other ByteDance apps due to the implementation of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.[9][23][24]

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    Message displayed to US users on the CapCut website after services resumed on January 20, 2025

    Hours after the suspension of services took effect, President Donald Trump indicated on Truth 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".[25][26] On January 21, CapCut began restoring service. On February 13, Google and Apple restored CapCut on the App Store and Google Play Store.[27]

    See also

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    References

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