CapCut

What it does

CapCut Desktop is ByteDance’s timeline editor for recorded footage, captions, and short-form layouts. The official desktop page offers a free download for Windows and macOS, with effects, keyframes, auto captions, and subject-aware reframing. Paid plans add credits for Seedance generation. The pricing page says the displayed amounts are a reference until you sign in.

Where it fits

Download the desktop app, import local footage, and cut on the timeline. Add captions or change the aspect ratio, then check the signed-in price before you rely on Pro generation.

Pricing & free tier

The pricing page says displayed prices are for reference only and can change after sign-in. Monthly cards show Free at USD 0, Pro at USD 19.99/month, Ultra at USD 79/month, and Teams at USD 12.49/month per seat. Yearly cards show Pro at USD 179.99/year and Ultra at USD 900/year.

Free includes free templates and basic editing tools. Desktop is offered as a free download. Seedance video generation on the pricing page is tied to Pro and Ultra credits.

Prices checked Oct 27, 2026. Official pricing page

Inputs, outputs & formats

In. Local footage plus CapCut and Dreamina Seedance generations.

Out. Edited videos, captions, and resized cuts.

Formats. The desktop FAQ says import and export support a wide range of audio and video formats, without listing every extension on that page.

Getting started

1. 1Download CapCut Desktop for Windows or macOS from the official desktop page.
2. 2Import footage and use captions, effects, or a template on the timeline.
3. 3Check the in-app price before relying on Seedance or Pro features.

Limits & gotchas

• Desktop system line on the FAQ: Windows 7 or later, with Windows 10 recommended, and macOS 10.14 or later.
• Pro and Ultra prices on the public page are labeled as a reference, not a final invoice.
• Seedance use is credit-based and the page shows per-second rates that differ by plan.

Before you commit

Treat the public Pro price as a reference. The pricing page says the final amount can change after sign-in.