CapCut
Popular free video editor that lets users add subtitles and effects with one click
Free tier availablecapcut.cn
Highlights
- Automatically transcribes speech to generate accurate subtitles
- Extensive asset library with trending BGM and transitions
- Syncs draft projects across mobile and desktop
- AI text-to-video: automatically matches assets to your script to generate a complete video
Typical use cases
- Add one-click subtitles to talking-head videos
- Edit short event videos quickly with pre-made templates
- Cut and edit social commerce short videos fast with templates
Who it suits
- Short video operators
- Beginner workplace users new to video editing
- Short video creators focused on the Douyin ecosystem
Things to check before you commit
- Commercial use of some stock assets and templates requires a paid membership, pay attention to copyright notices
- Professional-grade color grading capabilities are not as advanced as DaVinci Resolve
Pricing
Basic editing features are free; VIP unlocks advanced effects and stock assets.