Splitting videos is an essential editing skill that allows you to cut, rearrange, and refine your footage effortlessly. Whether you’re trimming out unwanted sections, creating seamless transitions, or organizing your clips for a polished final cut, CapCut Desktop makes video splitting quick and easy.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to split videos in CapCut Desktop with a step-by-step process that’s perfect for beginners and experienced editors alike. By mastering this fundamental technique, you’ll have greater control over your video projects and be able to create professional-quality content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or any other platform.
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How To Split Videos In CapCut Desktop
Open the CapCut desktop application on your PC or Mac. Click on “Create New Project” to start a new editing session.
Tap on the “Import” button to bring your video file into CapCut.
Navigate through your file explorer, locate the video you want to edit, and click “Open”
Drag and drop the imported video onto the timeline to begin editing.
Click on the video clip on the timeline to highlight it for editing.
Move the play head slider to the point in the video where you want to make the first cut.
Tap the “Split” button to divide the video at the selected point. Repeat this process as needed to split the video into multiple segments.
Once the video is split, you can trim, delete, rearrange, or apply effects to individual segments for a more customized result.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to split videos efficiently in CapCut Desktop and create well-structured, professional-looking edits.
