CapCut free plan at a glance
- Free plan
- Yes
- Account needed
- Optional for basic editing; needed for cloud features
- Export resolution
- 1080p free; 4K on Pro (web)
- Watermark
- On premium templates and assets
- Auto captions
- Limited
- Cloud storage
- Small on free plan
- Availability
- Not available in some countries
Checked November 2026. Free limits change often. Confirm on the official pricing page.
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What's free
CapCut's free plan includes the full timeline editor on mobile, desktop and web, standard effects and transitions, and auto captions within limits. Standard edits export at 1080p without a watermark. Using a Pro template, effect or stock asset adds a CapCut watermark to the export.
What Pro adds
CapCut Pro removes watermarks from premium assets, unlocks 4K export on the web editor, more AI features and more cloud storage. Prices vary a lot by country and platform; check the price shown in your app.
Questions
Does CapCut free add a watermark?
Not on standard edits. Premium templates and assets add one.
Can I export 4K for free?
The web editor reserves full 4K export for Pro; check your platform.
Is CapCut available everywhere?
No. It's unavailable in some countries.