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Step-by-step instructions to download, install, and fix CapCut on your desktop computer. Whether you're on a Windows 11 laptop or an Apple Silicon Mac, we'll get you editing in minutes.
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The desktop app is free and works on both Windows and Mac.
Click the official download button for your system — Windows or Mac — to grab the latest setup file.
Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen prompts. It takes about a minute on most computers.
Launch CapCut, sign in (or skip), and create your first project. That's it — you're ready to edit.
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