From raw clips to a 30-second Reel
Our feature walkthrough: plan, rough cut, hook, captions, sound, polish and export.
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Feature article · January 2026
From raw clips to a 30-second Reel
A complete, nine-step walkthrough: plan the beats, rough cut in passes, build a hook that lands, write captions people can read, mix sound and export without surprises.
Works in CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or Canva · 9 min read
Track 01 · Workflow selector
Pick a workflow: CapCut tutorials
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Workflow steps
Featured tutorials
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Recommended software
Track 02 · Live search
Find a tool, guide or template
Track 03 · Featured tools
Editors creators actually use
Details checked against official sites (last reviewed January 2026). Prices vary by region — always confirm with the provider.
Track 04 · Subtitle preview
Captions people can actually read
Most short-form viewers start with sound off. Type a line and try three readable styles. The full Subtitle Studio adds sizes, colours, contrast checks, safe zones and SRT export.
Cut the pauses first.
Track 05 · Effects playground
See transitions before you build them
Working CSS demonstrations, clearly labelled. Concepts that need real editing software are marked.
Track 06 · Presets & templates
Free, original, actually downloadable
Each file is generated in your browser and contains real, usable content. Free for personal and commercial use.
Track 08 · Comparison highlights
Four editors at a glance
Open the full Comparison Lab to pick any tools and highlight differences.
Track 09 · Editorial tutorials
Practical guides, dated and sourced
CapCut editing techniques
Keyframes, speed curves, auto captions and the habits that make edits feel effortless.
How to edit Instagram Reels
Format, hooks, pacing and safe zones for vertical video.
Subtitle styling & readability
Size, contrast, line length and timing that work on phones.
Video export settings
Resolution, frame rate, codecs, bitrate and audio for social uploads.
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