The Teleprompter feature in CapCut allows you to read scripts while recording, with real-time scrolling text overlaid on your camera view. To switch between the front (selfie) and rear (world-facing) camera during teleprompter mode, you must use the camera flip control—but this functionality is only available on the Mobile App, as the Teleprompter tool itself is not supported on Desktop or Web platforms.
Below is a clear, step-by-step guide for the only platform that supports this feature:
CapCut Mobile App (iOS / Android)
Steps to Flip Between Front and Rear Camera in Teleprompter Mode:
- 1
- Open CapCut and start a new video project or go to the recording screen. 2
- Enable Teleprompter:
- Tap the "Teleprompter" icon (usually located at the top or bottom toolbar before/during recording).
- Enter or paste your script in the text box, then tap "Start" or "Use".
- 3
- Enter live recording with Teleprompter overlay:
The camera view will appear with scrolling text. By default, it uses the front (selfie) camera.
- Flip the camera:
Look for the "Flip Camera" icon (circular arrow or two overlapping cameras) in the top-right corner of the screen.
Tap it once to switch to the rear camera; tap again to switch back to the front.
- 4
- Continue recording:
The teleprompter text remains visible and scrolls normally regardless of which camera is active.
📍 Note: If you don't see the Teleprompter option, ensure you're using the latest version of CapCut. The feature is only accessible during video recording, not in the timeline editor.
CapCut Desktop (Windows / macOS)
The Teleprompter feature is not available on CapCut Desktop.
- There is no built-in teleprompter or camera input during editing.
- CapCut Desktop is designed for post-production editing of pre-recorded media, not live recording.
- Therefore, camera flipping in Teleprompter mode is not applicable.
CapCut Web (CapCut Online)
The Teleprompter feature is not supported on CapCut Web.
- While CapCut Web allows basic webcam recording via "Record" → "Camera," it does not include a teleprompter overlay.
- No script-scrolling or camera-flip controls exist within a teleprompter context.
- Thus, flipping front/rear camera in Teleprompter is not possible on this platform.
Summary:
Camera flipping within Teleprompter mode is exclusively available on CapCut Mobile. Neither Desktop nor Web version supports the Teleprompter tool at all. On mobile, simply tap the Flip Camera icon in the top-right corner while the teleprompter is active to toggle between front and rear lenses.
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