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CapCut
Video editor software From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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CapCut, known in China as JianYing (Chinese: 剪映; pinyin: Jiǎnyìng) and formerly internationally as ViaMaker, is a Chinese short-form video and graphic editing app developed by the Chinese company ByteDance.
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History
The app was first released in China in 2019 and was initially available for iPhone and Android.[1][2] In 2020, it was renamed as CapCut (formerly ViaMaker internationally) 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] In January 2025, CapCut had over 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store.[7]
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Illegal data collection
On 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.[8][9]
Ban in the United States
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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.[7][10][11]
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".[12][13] On January 21, CapCut began restoring service. On February 13, Google and Apple have restored CapCut on the App Store and Google Play Store.[14]
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Features
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. 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]
Brands
- CapCut Mobile App
- CapCut Desktop
- CapCut for Business
- CapCut Dreamina
- CapCut Speech
- CapCut Pro
- CapCut Commerce Pro
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