Kapwing is a browser-based AI video editing platform used by 10 million+ creators, educators and marketing teams. It runs entirely in your browser — no software download required — making it the most accessible video editing tool for teams where not everyone has video editing skills or expensive software.
Its AI features include automatic subtitle generation that transcribes and captions videos in 70+ languages with high accuracy, Smart Cut that automatically removes silences and filler words from recordings, and AI background removal that works on video (not just photos). These features dramatically speed up the most time-consuming parts of video editing.
Kapwing is particularly popular for repurposing content — it can automatically resize videos for different platforms (16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok/Reels, 1:1 for Instagram) and has templates for common social media formats. Teams use it to turn webinar recordings into short clips, add captions to interviews and create social content from long-form video.
Key Features
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Auto Captions
AI transcribes and captions videos in 70+ languages automatically — highly accurate with one-click styling.
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Smart Cut
AI automatically removes silences, filler words and dead air from recordings — speeds up editing dramatically.
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Background Removal
AI removes video backgrounds without a green screen — works on moving footage, not just photos.
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Platform Resize
Automatically resize and reformat videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms.
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Templates
Pre-built templates for social media videos, YouTube intros, podcast clips and educational content.
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Team Collaboration
Real-time collaboration — multiple team members edit the same project simultaneously in the browser.
Pros & Cons
What we love
No software download — works in any browser
Auto-captions in 70+ languages save hours
Smart Cut removes silences automatically
Free plan covers basic editing needs
Good for team collaboration on video projects
Watch out for
Slower than desktop software for complex edits
Free plan adds Kapwing watermark
Less powerful than Premiere Pro for professional work
Export speed can be slow for longer videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Kapwing has a free plan that includes basic video editing, auto-captions (limited minutes), background removal and export up to 1080p — with a Kapwing watermark on exports. The Pro plan at $16/month removes the watermark, adds unlimited caption minutes and unlocks all AI features. For most casual creators, the free plan is sufficient to evaluate whether it fits their workflow.
CapCut is better for mobile-first creators and TikTok content — it's free with no watermark and has strong mobile features. Kapwing is better for teams working collaboratively and for professional content requiring precise editing. Kapwing's browser-based nature makes it more accessible for team workflows where multiple people need to access and edit projects.
Yes — Kapwing's auto-subtitle feature transcribes your video and generates captions automatically using AI. It supports 70+ languages and the captions can be styled, repositioned and exported as SRT files. Accuracy is high for clear audio with minimal background noise. This is one of Kapwing's most popular features for creators who want to make accessible, captioned content quickly.
The best browser-based video editor for teams and creators who need quick edits without professional software — Kapwing's auto-captions and repurposing tools save significant time for social media content production.
Quick Facts
Best forContent creators, social media teams, educators
PricingFree / From $16/mo
Free planFree plan available
Founded2017
Try Kapwing
Kapwing runs entirely in your browser — add captions, trim clips, remove backgrounds and repurpose videos for social media without downloading any software.