Hi,
Thanks for the screenshot. You are right, CapCut sometimes shows a quick-access banner or prompt like "Long videos to Shorts" when you open the app, especially if it detects a video that could be trimmed or repurposed for vertical/short-form content. That pop-up is part of CapCut's smart recommendation system, and sometimes it disappears if:
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The app wasn't able to detect suitable footage at launch.
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CapCut updated and changed the way it displays those tips.
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That feature was hidden due to a bug or account type.
Here's how you can still access it manually:
- Use the "Auto Cut" or "Template" Feature:
- These often include similar functionality:
- Click "Crear proyecto" (Create Project).
- Import your long video.
- Then go to Templates or Auto Cut—these are where CapCut often suggests cuts and formats perfect for Shorts/TikTok/Reels.
- Look at the editing timeline, toolbars (top, right, or left), or menus for options related to "Auto-cut," "Smart Split," "AI Edit," "Reframe," or specifically "Shorts."
- These often include similar functionality:
- Use "Video to Short":
- This would exist under:
- Inicio (Home)
- Scroll down in the side panel or homepage; it could be a hidden carousel option like "Herramientas inteligentes" or "Smart Tools."
- This would exist under:
- Search Bar / Update
- If there's a small search/magnifying glass icon (as seen in your screenshot), try typing:
- Shorts
- Long to short
- Video corto
- If there's a small search/magnifying glass icon (as seen in your screenshot), try typing:
- AI Features Section: CapCut often groups AI-powered tools. Look for sections labelled "AI," "Smart Tools," or similar. While your screenshot shows "Texto generado" (Generated Text), there might be other AI video tools available once a project is open.
- Check for Updates: Ensure you have the latest version of the CapCut desktop application. Developers frequently add, remove, or relocate features in updates.
- Explore Different Menus: Click through the main menus at the top (if available on your OS version) and explore icons within the editing interface once a video is loaded.
- Mobile vs. Desktop: Occasionally, features are tested or rolled out on the mobile app before the desktop version, or vice-versa. The prompt you saw might have been advertising the mobile feature, or it might have been a temporary feature on desktop that's now been removed or changed. Check the CapCut mobile app if you have it.
Also, make sure CapCut is up to date. Sometimes, these features get temporarily removed or renamed.
If none of that works, let us know your CapCut version and if you are using the desktop or mobile version, and we can help you find the exact path.