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CapCut, formerly known as JianYing and ViaMaker (Chinese: 剪映), is a Chinese short-form video editing app developed by ByteDance.
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| Other names | JianYing ViaMaker |
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| Developer(s) | ByteDance |
| Initial release | May 2019 |
| Operating system | iOS iPadOS MacOS Android Microsoft Windows |
| Platform | IOS, Web browser, MacOS, IPadOS, Android, and Windows |
| Predecessor | TikTok |
| Size | iOS: 419.5 MB |
| Available in | 2 languages |
| Type | Video editing software and Mobile app |
| Website | capcut |
History
editThe app was first released as JianYing in China in 2019 and was initially available for iPhone and Android.[1][2] In 2020, it was renamed as CapCut and became available internationally.[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 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.[5][6]
Features
editThe free version of CapCut has multiple features, including speed options for adjusting the duration of clips.[2] The Auto Captions tool can be used to generate video captions that can be edited within the app; however, it is no longer a free feature with the latest updates.[2]
CapCut supports basic video editing functions, including editing, trimming, and splitting clips.[2] It allows the addition of new clips to projects but is limited to single-layer editing. However, the app supports overlay options that enable additional effects, including multi-layer editing.[2] Users can export or save completed projects directly to different social media platforms.[2]
References
edit- ^ Perez, Sarah (October 16, 2023). "ByteDance's video editor CapCut targets businesses with AI ad scripts and AI-generated presenters". TechCrunch.
- ^ a b c d e f g Paris, Steve (December 4, 2023). "CapCut review". TechRadar.
- ^ "How ByteDance is Expanding Its Reach Beyond TikTok with CapCut". 29 March 2023.
- ^ "What Is CapCut? What You Should Know About TikTok's AI-Editing Sister App". CNET. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Lu, Shen (2022-12-24). "American Bargain Hunters Flock to a New Online Platform Forged in China". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "TikTok Executives Fretted About China Ties of CapCut Editing-App". The Information.