Templates & Trends
Guides to apply and edit templates, create reusable templates, and follow trending formats. Tips for optimizing templates for discoverability and sharing.
What Should I Do If Template Switch Fails?
Template switching—meaning tapping a template link (e.g., from TikTok) and correctly opening that specific template in CapCut—is only supported on the CapCut Mobile App.
How to Use CapCut Videos with TikTok Anchor Points?
TikTok anchor points (also known as "template sync points") enable CapCut projects to automatically align visual edits—such as cuts, text animations, stickers, or transitions—with precise moments in a TikTok audio track (e.g., beats, lyrics, or sound effects).
Why Have Some Free Templates Become Paid?
You may have noticed that some templates in CapCut that were once free are now labeled as paid—or that the price of a paid template has changed since you last viewed it. This is not an error, but reflects how CapCut's template marketplace operates to support creators and maintain content quality.
How Much Does It Cost to Use a Paid Template?
The pricing for paid templates is not fixed; it is determined independently by the creators who upload them.
How to View and Purchase Paid Templates in CapCut?
As of January 2026, paid templates are only available and purchasable through the CapCut mobile app (iOS/Android). Neither the CapCut Web nor CapCut Desktop versions support browsing, viewing, or purchasing paid templates.
What Should I Do If the Template Loads Slowly?
Template loading speed is primarily affected by your internet connection and device performance. Usually, switching your network or clearing temporary data can resolve this issue quickly.
What Should I Do If the Template Cannot Be Used?
This issue is usually caused by an outdated app version or network instability. Please try the following solutions to get it working.
What Should I Do If the Template Export Gets Stuck or Fails?
If your template export in CapCut appears frozen, stops at a certain percentage, or fails without completing, this is often due to system resources, connectivity, or project complexity—not a permanent error.
How to Search for Templates in CapCut?
CapCut templates help you quickly create videos using pre-designed effects, transitions, stickers, and music. You can search for templates on mobile, PC, and Web, though availability may vary by platform.
How to Use and Export Templates in CapCut?
CapCut offers a rich library of editable video templates that you can customize with your own photos or videos.
How to Set Allowed Smart Modifications to Template Clip Count?
To allow users to modify the number of clips (segments) in a CapCut template, you need to enable the Flexible clip number setting. This option makes your template more adaptable, allowing others to add or remove clips while keeping the overall structure and effects intact.
How to Set Replaceable Material Clips in CapCut?
Replaceable material clips (also called "editable" or "placeholder" clips) let other users swap your original media with their own when using your template.
