Regular updates are essential to ensure CapCut operates securely and efficiently. By keeping your app up to date, you gain access to the latest features, improvements in performance, and important security enhancements that protect your projects and data.
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Security and Stability Improvements
Some updates include important security patches and performance enhancements to keep your app running smoothly and securely. Older versions may cause instability or expose your device to risks, so updating is essential.
New Features Need Updated Components
New features, like cloud syncing, templates, plugins, and effects, rely on updated engine components. If you're using an older version, these features won't work properly.
Bug Fixes & Compatibility Updates
Updates often resolve issues like crashes, lag, export failures, or compatibility with your GPU. To avoid recurring issues, older versions may be disabled.
Older Versions Are No Longer Supported
When a version becomes outdated, it may not work with cloud services, account login, or newer system environments (Windows/macOS updates). Updating ensures everything runs as expected.
How to Update CapCut PC?
Keeping your app up to date is simple and only takes a few moments. Follow the steps below to update CapCut directly within the application.
Update Directly inside CapCut
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- Open CapCut on your PC; 2
- Follow the update prompt; 3
- Wait for the installation to finish; 4
- Restart the app.
Download The Latest Version Manually
If the in-app update doesn't work:
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- Visit the official CapCut website; 2
- Download the newest PC installer; 3
- Install it over your current version (your projects will remain safe).
If You Cannot Update (Work/School Device)
Some managed computers restrict updates.
You may need to:
- Contact your IT administrator;
- Request permission or temporarily disable restrictions;
- Use CapCut Web instead.
What Can I Do If I Did Not Receive The Update Information?
If you haven't received any update notification, you can manually check your app version. Click the settings button in the top-right corner, then view the version information. If your current version is not the latest, you can download and install the newest version. If it shows that your app is already up to date, no further action is needed.
Troubleshooting
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- The Update Fails or Gets Stuck
- Check your internet connection;
- Restart your PC;
- Delete temporary update files and try again;
- Reinstall from the official website.
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- Not Enough Disk Space
- Free at least 1–2 GB of space
- Change the installation directory if needed
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- I Don't Want to Update
Older versions may stop functioning due to compatibility or security requirements, so updating is necessary to continue using the app.