CapCut Tutorial for Beginners 2026 - Step by Step

Learn how to edit videos in CapCut with this ultimate 2026 beginner tutorial. Covers transitions, captions, animations, AI tools, keyframes & more. The perfect CapCut tutorial for beginners. ✅ CapCut Sign Up (Free!): https://meticsmedia.com/capcut-p7x In this CapCut tutorial for beginners, you’ll learn everything from trimming clips and adding transitions to using animated text and AI video tools. We’ll also cover auto-generated captions and keyframing techniques to help you create polished, professional edits in 2026. What you’ll learn in this video: ✔️ How to trim and split clips in CapCut ✔️ Adding smooth transitions and animations ✔️ Using auto-generated captions and animated text ✔️ Applying keyframes for motion and effects ✔️ Exploring CapCut’s AI video editing tools ✔️ Exporting your final video in high quality 🔗 Links Mentioned in Video Demo Footage Download: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101oIcH-70jwt_8_dEMpvtfqcB2UGMbuh?usp=sharing Keyboard Shortcut Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K37OlFQFSrDKYk5eAi7b2RVOyeKjE5ws?usp=sharing 📍 Exclusive Deals & Discounts: https://meticsmedia.com/deals ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:09 Signing Up & Downloading CapCut Desktop App 2:28 Creating A Project 2:39 CapCut Interface Overview & Layouts 4:11 Importing Footage 4:46 Adding Footage to Timeline 5:04 Zooming In & Out of Timeline 6:21 Playback & Project Settings 7:42 Trimming Clips 8:58 Transcript Video Editor 10:19 Adjusting Video Framing 12:02 Importing B-Roll 12:33 Video Tracks 13:25 Organizing B-Roll Footage 14:15 Trimming Narration Footage 15:08 Adding Markers to Timeline 16:16 Organizing B-Roll With Markers 18:56 Trimming Narration Clip Ending 19:22 Adjusting Clip Timing 20:43 Adding Stock Footage 22:55 Importing Remaining Footage 23:42 Stabilizing Video 24:44 Adjusting Video Speed 26:06 Transitions 27:15 Animations 29:15 Adding Remaining Footage to Timeline 30:19 Editing With Waveforms 31:53 Audio Settings & Effects 34:00 Organizing Timeline 34:40 Muting Audio 35:46 Trimming Final Narration Footage 37:20 Organizing Final B-Roll Footage 38:02 Stock Music & Sound Effects 40:42 Keyframing Audio 42:55 Audio Ducking 44:29 Keyframing Video 46:22 Auto-Generated Captions 49:02 Adding Text & Animations 50:33 Color Correction & Filters 51:56 Stickers 53:24 CapCut AI Features Showcase 56:21 Generating AI Images & Video 59:57 Transforming Horizontal Video Into Vertical Video 1:01:21 Export Settings 1:01:56 Designing Thumbnails / Covers 1:02:59 Final Export 📄 Disclosure Some of the links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep our videos free for everyone.