What Is AI Design and What Can I Do with It?

AI design is an innovative, AI-powered feature introduced by CapCut to revolutionize visual content creation. Whether you're designing social media posts, event posters, or marketing materials, AI design turns your ideas into professional-quality visuals in seconds-effortlessly and intuitively.

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AI design on CapCut
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Jan 6, 2026
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Hello! AI design is an innovative, AI-powered feature introduced by CapCut to revolutionize visual content creation. Whether you're designing social media posts, event posters, or marketing materials, AI design turns your ideas into professional-quality visuals in seconds-effortlessly and intuitively.

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  1. With AI Design, You Can:
  2. How to Start Your AI Design Journey on CapCut Online
  3. How to Start Your AI Design Journey on CapCut Desktop

With AI Design, You Can:

Create with Just One Sentence Simply describe your idea in plain language — for example, "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars" — and let the AI generate a high-quality visual based on your prompt. Turn imagination into reality in seconds.

Edit Photos Like a Pro Enhance your photos effortlessly using AI-powered tools. Adjust lighting, retouch portraits, remove unwanted objects, or change backgrounds with incredible precision — all automated for stunning results.

Get Inspired by Real Examples Explore curated inspiration cases in our Inspiration Gallery to see what's possible. From social media posts to event invitations and digital art, discover how others are using AI Design and learn new techniques to elevate your own creations.

Whether you're a content creator, marketer, student, or just someone who loves expressing yourself visually, AI design empowers you to bring ideas to life quickly, creatively, and beautifully.

👉 Ready to start designing? Try AI Design today on CapCut Online or CapCut Desktop, and unleash a world of creative possibilities.

How to Start Your AI Design Journey on CapCut Online

Step 1: Access CapCut to Open AI Design

Go to CapCut Online. Log in (If not, sign up for a free account), then tap on "AI design".

AI design on CapCut Online Editor

Step 2: Generate & Customize Your Design

Enter a simple idea—like "A blue ocean birthday invitation" or "A cyberpunk city night"—and hit "Send". Within seconds, you'll see stunning AI-generated options. Pick your favorite, then open it in the editor to refine it further. Drag to reposition elements, change colors and fonts, add stickers, or use AI tools to enhance the image. It's all designed to be intuitive, so you can create the perfect design in just a few clicks.

enter your idea to create with AI design

Step 3: Save and Share Your Masterpiece

Once you're happy with your design, click "Download", pick your preferred format (JPG, PNG), and choose the right resolution. Save it straight to your device - or share it directly to social media and show off your creation.

save and share your design

📍 Tip: For more details, please browse the cases in Inspiration to learn more about the functions!

How to Start Your AI Design Journey on CapCut Desktop

Step 1. Open CapCut and Access AI Design

Launch the CapCut desktop on your PC. Make sure you're logged in with your CapCut account (or sign up for free if you haven't yet). In the main interface, locate and click on the "AI Design" tab to enter the AI-powered creative workspace.

AI design on CapCut desktop

Step 2: Generate & Customize Your Design

Type in your idea, such as "A futuristic cityscape at sunset" or "Birthday party invitation with balloons," and click "Send". Within moments, CapCut will produce multiple AI-generated options. Select the one you like, then open it in the editor. You can adjust elements by dragging, tweak colors and fonts, add stickers, or apply AI enhancements. Everything is designed to be intuitive, so you can refine your design effortlessly.

Use your ideal for AI design

Step 3: Save and Share Your Creation

Once your design is ready, click "Download". Choose your preferred format (JPG, PNG, or video if you added motion) and resolution. Save the file to your PC or share it directly on social media platforms to showcase your work.

save and share your design on CapCut PC

AI design isn't about replacing creativity—it's about supercharging it. It empowers anyone to become a visual creator, no fancy software or years of training required. So what are you waiting for? Head to CapCut and launch your AI design journey today. Let your imagination flow and bring your ideas to life—effortlessly.

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