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CapCut: Exporting and thumbnail design

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Demo summary

The video shows the export settings and the built-in 'Edit cover' tool used to design a YouTube thumbnail directly within CapCut.

All demos from “CapCut Tutorial for Beginners 2026

  1. 7:511:08Manual trimming and splitting in CapCutThe creator demonstrates how to trim clips by dragging the edges and how to use the split tool (Control + B) to cut and delete unwanted sections of footage.CapCutAI Video Editor
  2. 9:081:12Text-based video editing in CapCutThe tutorial shows how to use the transcript video editor to remove awkward pauses and specific words by deleting text from the generated transcription.CapCutAI Video Editor
  3. 10:331:24Adjusting video framing and scaleThe creator demonstrates using the Transform panel to adjust scale, position, and rotation of a clip to improve the visual composition.CapCutAI Video Editor
  4. 12:341:35Layering B-roll on the timelineThe video shows the process of dragging multiple B-roll clips onto a secondary track above the main narration to create a layered edit.CapCutAI Video Editor
  5. 15:082:37Using markers for precise editingThe creator demonstrates how to add and name markers (M key) on the timeline to align B-roll clips perfectly with specific spoken words.CapCutAI Video Editor
  6. 19:470:57Trimming clips within the timelineThe tutorial shows the 'Trim clip' right-click feature to adjust the internal timing of a clip to capture specific camera movements like pans.CapCutAI Video Editor
  7. 20:471:02Accessing CapCut stock libraryThe creator demonstrates searching for and dragging stock footage directly from CapCut's built-in library into the project timeline.CapCutAI Video Editor
  8. 23:430:58Video stabilization in CapCutThe tutorial shows how to use the Stabilize feature in the Video panel to smooth out shaky handheld footage.CapCutAI Video Editor
  9. 24:530:58Adjusting clip speedThe creator demonstrates using the Speed tab to increase the playback rate of a clip using both the slider and manual duration entry.CapCutAI Video Editor
  10. 26:121:05Adding and adjusting transitionsThe video shows how to drag transitions between clips and adjust their duration using the transition parameters field.CapCutAI Video Editor
  11. 27:371:21Applying In and Out animationsThe creator demonstrates applying specific 'In' and 'Out' animations to individual clips to create dynamic entrances and exits.CapCutAI Video Editor
  12. 38:091:07Adding background musicThe creator demonstrates previewing and adding stock music from the Audio tab and adjusting its decibel level for background use.CapCutAI Video Editor
  13. 44:381:45Creating a zoom animation with keyframesThe creator demonstrates setting scale and position keyframes on a video clip to create a custom gradual zoom effect.CapCutAI Video Editor
  14. 46:371:42Auto-generating and styling captionsThe video shows how to use the 'Auto captions' feature to transcribe speech and apply visual styles and presets to the resulting text.CapCutAI Video Editor
  15. 49:101:24Adding animated custom textThe creator demonstrates adding a default text layer, customizing the content, and applying a 'popup' animation.CapCutAI Video Editor
  16. 50:380:51Global color correctionThe tutorial shows how to adjust white balance, saturation, and contrast, then use 'Apply to all' to sync the look across the entire timeline.CapCutAI Video Enhancer
  17. 52:021:04Adding animated stickersThe creator demonstrates searching the sticker library and placing an animated sticker on the timeline with fade-in/out effects.CapCutAI Video Editor
  18. 54:510:28AI background removalThe tutorial demonstrates the 'Auto removal' tool which uses AI to rotoscope a subject and remove the video background in one click.CapCutAI Video Editor
  19. 57:091:20AI Image-to-Video generationThe creator demonstrates using CapCut's AI media tool to generate a 10-second video clip from a static reference image and a text prompt.CapCutImage to Video
  20. 1:00:232:51Exporting and thumbnail designCurrentThe video shows the export settings and the built-in 'Edit cover' tool used to design a YouTube thumbnail directly within CapCut.CapCutAI Video Editor
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  1. 13:090:44Keyframing and text presets in CapCut DesktopThe creator demonstrates smooth keyframe animations and applying content-creator focused text presets in the CapCut desktop application.finzar
  2. 1:310:40Import and add media to the CapCut timelineThe 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.@MeticsMedia
  3. 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.@MeticsMedia
  4. 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.@MeticsMedia
  5. 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.@MeticsMedia
  6. 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.@MeticsMedia
  7. 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.@MeticsMedia
  8. 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.@MeticsMedia
  9. 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.@MeticsMedia
  10. 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.@MeticsMedia
  11. 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.@MeticsMedia
  12. 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.@MeticsMedia