If you’ve ever wondered how to add keyframe in CapCut Mobile or struggled to find the keyframe option on CapCut PC, this is the most complete guide you’ll ever need. Whether you’re using Android, iPhone, Chromebook, iPad, or Windows — we’ve got you covered.
✅ This is not your usual tutorial. This guide goes deeper — so your content ranks higher, looks professional, and flows like a movie!
🎬 What Are Keyframes in CapCut?
In CapCut, keyframes are powerful animation tools that allow you to animate any element (video, text, image, overlay) by setting position, scale, rotation, opacity, and more over time.
Think of keyframes as “start” and “end” points. CapCut automatically animates everything between those points.
For example:
- Zoom-in effect on a video? → Use keyframes.
- Make text float around the screen? → Use keyframes.
- Animate stickers or overlays? → Yep, keyframes again.
🔑 So the core idea: Keyframes = Custom Animation Control
✅ Where is Keyframe in CapCut Mobile?
CapCut makes keyframes accessible with just a few taps:
Steps (Android/iOS):
- Open CapCut Mobile App.
- Tap “+ New Project” and import your video.
- Select the video layer, text, or image you want to animate.
- A diamond icon appears on the timeline bar — that’s the Keyframe button!
- Move the playhead to your starting point → Tap the keyframe icon.
- Now, move the playhead again, change the object’s position/scale → Tap keyframe again.
💡 Boom! CapCut will animate the change automatically.
💻 How to Edit Keyframes in CapCut PC?
The PC version of CapCut gives you more precise control and even supports keyboard shortcuts.
Steps:
- Launch CapCut PC and import your project.
- Drag and drop your video or image to the timeline.
- Select the clip and find the diamond-shaped Keyframe icon on the Preview window or Timeline.
- Move the timeline cursor → Click the Keyframe icon to create your first keyframe.
- Adjust position, scale, or rotation at a later point → Another keyframe is added.
- You can now edit the curve, easing, and timing between keyframes for smoother animation.
💡 You can click and drag keyframes on the timeline to reposition or delete them.
⚡ CapCut Keyframe Shortcut (PC Only)
If you’re a PC user looking to speed up workflow, CapCut does support shortcuts:
- Add Keyframe:
Alt + K(while clip is selected) - Next Keyframe:
K(cycle forward) - Previous Keyframe:
Shift + K - Delete Keyframe: Right-click on the keyframe → Delete
🧠 Power tip: Use keyframes on Adjustment layers, Filters, and Effects too!
🧩 How to Add Keyframes in CapCut Chromebook
If you’re using CapCut on a Chromebook, chances are you’re accessing the Android version via the Play Store.
Steps:
- Install CapCut (Android) from Play Store.
- Follow the same mobile steps as above:
- Tap video layer → Tap keyframe icon
- Adjust at different times → CapCut auto-animates
- Works for all elements: videos, text, stickers.
🍏 How to Add Keyframes in CapCut iPhone
CapCut iOS works just like Android, but slightly smoother on iPhones due to optimization.
Quick Guide:
- Tap video or text layer.
- Look for diamond icon with “+” on bottom timeline → Tap to add keyframe.
- Move forward, change object position or size.
- Tap keyframe again to mark changes.
🎨 Use this to create smooth cinematic effects, like pan, zoom, or text fly-ins.
📱 How to Add Keyframes in CapCut iPad
The iPad experience is similar but more advanced due to a larger editing workspace.
iPad Tips:
- You can pinch-zoom on timeline to see keyframes more clearly.
- Keyframes work with multi-layered compositions.
- Easier to apply multiple keyframes using Apple Pencil.
❌ Keyframe Not Showing in CapCut PC?
If you can’t find the keyframe option, here’s what to check:
Troubleshooting:
- Update to the latest CapCut PC version.
- Make sure the clip or layer is selected.
- Some stock templates don’t allow keyframe editing.
- Try clicking directly on Preview window or Timeline layer to activate keyframes.
✅ Tip: If your layer is locked, unlock it before applying keyframes.
🤔 What Do Keyframes Do in CapCut?
Keyframes allow you to:
- Animate movement (left → right, up → down)
- Add zoom-in/zoom-out effects
- Rotate videos or objects
- Fade text in/out using opacity
- Make creative transitions
- Control speed and intensity over time
🎥 This gives you cinematic control without expensive software like Adobe After Effects.
📌 Summary: How to Master CapCut Keyframes
| Device | Method |
|---|---|
| Android | Tap video → Tap keyframe → Move → Adjust → Tap again |
| iPhone | Same as Android |
| iPad | Use large screen for multi-keyframes and animation curves |
| Chromebook | Use Android app and same steps |
| PC (Windows) | Use timeline, preview window, or shortcut Alt + K |
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