Import and add media to the CapCut timeline

All demos from “CapCut Tutorial for Beginners (2026) – Full Video Editing Guide”

1. 1:310:40Import and add media to the CapCut timelineCurrentThe creator demonstrates how to select multiple video files from a local folder and import them into the CapCut media bin before dragging them onto the editing timeline.CapCut· AI Video Editor
2. 2:110:38Zooming in and out of the timelineThe video shows how to navigate the CapCut timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-) and mouse wheel scrolling to adjust the view of the clips.CapCut· AI Video Editor
3. 2:491:43Trimming and splitting clips in CapCutThe tutorial walks through several methods for trimming footage, including using the Split tool (Control + B), dragging clip edges, and using the Q and W ripple trim shortcuts.CapCut· AI Video Editor
4. 5:240:53Adding and adjusting transitionsThe user demonstrates selecting a transition from the CapCut library, dragging it between two clips, and adjusting its duration in the details panel.CapCut· AI Video Editor
5. 6:170:49Adjusting scale, position, and rotationThe creator shows how to reframe a video by using the scale slider, dragging the video directly in the player to center it, and using the rotation wheel.CapCut· AI Video Editor
6. 7:090:41Creating a zoom animation with keyframesThe video demonstrates how to use the diamond keyframe icons in CapCut to animate a scale change over time, creating a smooth zoom effect.CapCut· AI Video Editor
7. 7:500:32Adjusting video speed and durationThe tutorial shows how to use the speed slider to create slow motion or fast motion, as well as entering a specific time duration to automatically adjust clip speed.CapCut· AI Video Editor
8. 8:560:41Color correction and applying filtersThe creator demonstrates manual color adjustments like saturation and exposure before applying a preset filter directly to a clip in the timeline.CapCut· AI Video Editor
9. 9:371:14Adding and editing audio in CapCutThe video shows how to browse CapCut's stock music library, add a track to the timeline, and use the audio panel to adjust volume and add fade effects.CapCut· AI Video Editor
10. 10:511:44Generating and styling auto-captionsThe creator demonstrates CapCut's speech-to-text feature to generate captions automatically and then styles them using preset templates and manual font adjustments.CapCut· AI Video Editor
11. 12:350:56Adding custom text and text animationsThe tutorial shows how to add a default text layer, customize the wording to 'Skiing Trip', and apply a typewriter 'In' animation and a fade 'Out' animation.CapCut· AI Video Editor
12. 13:340:25Exporting the final videoThe video concludes with a walkthrough of the export settings in CapCut, including naming the file and selecting resolution, frame rate, and format.CapCut· AI Video Editor
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1. 0:261:06Basic cutting and J-cuts in CapCutThe creator demonstrates how to perform a basic cut using shortcuts S and Q to remove silences, followed by extracting audio to create J-cuts for smoother transitions.Patrik Key
2. 1:370:37Centering subjects with eye-level guidesThe demo shows how to use a template asset to align the subject's face to a specific eye-level line and then batch-apply scale and position settings to multiple clips.Patrik Key
3. 2:144:40Creating smooth zooms with keyframes and graph editorThe creator walks through setting transform keyframes and using the variable speed animation (graph editor) with 'Shift+W' to create smooth, synchronized zoom-ins and zoom-outs.Patrik Key
4. 6:580:49Adding a background mask for text readabilityA demonstration of creating a compound clip with a split mask and feathering to create a subtle dark gradient that makes overlay text pop.Patrik Key
5. 7:474:27Designing stylized animated captionsThe tutorial shows how to style text with the Tactic Sans font, animate it sliding from opposite directions, and add a 'shine' effect using film strip masks and keyframes.Patrik Key
6. 12:223:04Animating logos and icons with auto-removalThe creator uses CapCut's auto-removal tool to isolate a logo and demonstrates animating icons with scale and rotation keyframes to create a pop-in effect.Patrik Key
7. 37:200:15Applying AI Relight to footageThe creator demonstrates using the CapCut 'Relight' feature under the ambient settings to add a teal backlight to the video subject.Patrik Key
8. 37:523:09Final touch-ups: Blur, Shake, and Motion BlurThe final demo shows how to add professional polish using keyframed blur transitions, camera shakes, and motion blur on moving assets.Patrik Key
9. 9:521:22Removing Arena AI watermarks in CapCutThe creator shows how to import the generated clips into CapCut and trim the end of the videos to remove the Arena AI logo and intro frames.HappychyAi
10. 0:320:34Set aspect ratio in CapCutThe creator demonstrates how to modify the timeline settings in CapCut to choose between 16:9 for YouTube or 9:16 for vertical social media content.Matt Loui
11. 2:040:33Trim boring parts and camera setupThe video shows how to identify and crop out verbal filler and 'camera ums' (setup time) by trimming the beginning of clips on the timeline.Matt Loui
12. 6:060:30Automatic beat detection for musicThe video demonstrates using CapCut's 'Auto-mark beats' feature to generate markers on a music track for precise rhythmic editing.Matt Loui