Weird Beats Bug in CapCut – Graph Button Missing

Hi,

Based on the video, it appears you are encountering an issue with the "Graph" button and beat removal in CapCut for a specific clip, while it functions normally on others. Here's an analysis and potential solutions:

Observation from the video:

• At 0:00, the video shows the CapCut interface. You can see a timeline with a clip labeled "Echo" that has a duration of "24.6s."

• There's a red diamond-shaped marker visible on the timeline, which usually indicates a beat or keyframe.

• The video shows you interacting with the timeline and seemingly trying to add or remove beats.

• The "Graph" button (which usually appears near the "Echo" text or a similar area when a keyframe/beat is selected) is indeed not visible in the provided frames, even when the red diamond is present.

• You're adding new beats (represented by the red diamonds) throughout the video, and they appear on the timeline. However, your description states that removing them doesn't work as expected.

Possible Reasons for the Bug:

1. Corrupted Clip Data: The specific clip you're working on might have some corrupted data or an unusual property that's interfering with CapCut's beat and graph functionalities.

2. Software Glitch/Temporary Bug: It could be a temporary software glitch that is specific to that instance of the clip or your current editing session.

3. Specific Clip Type/Format: Less likely, but if this clip was imported differently or is of a unique format, it might be causing compatibility issues with these specific features.

4. Layering or Grouping Issues: If this clip is part of a complex group or has many layers applied, it might be interfering.

5. Application Cache: Sometimes, corrupted app cache can lead to strange behavior in editing apps.

6. Outdated CapCut Version: While you didn't mention your CapCut version, an outdated app can sometimes have bugs that are fixed in newer updates.

Common Causes of the Graph Button Not Appearing on a Specific Clip

1. Clip Type Mismatch (Image vs Video)

If the clip is interpreted by CapCut as a static image or overlay, the Graph button (which is only for motion keyframes) won’t show up. This can happen even for MP4 files if:

• The frame rate is too low or missing

• It’s a still frame or contains very little motion

• It’s corrupted or improperly encoded

▶ What to check:
Right-click the clip and look at its properties—does it show FPS (frames per second) and duration normally?

2. Presets or Effects Glitch

If you applied a preset adjustment, filter, or speed effect before adding keyframes, it can sometimes lock the clip’s state and prevent new animations or beat markers from working correctly.

▶ What to try:

• Right-click the clip → select “Remove Effects” or “Reset Adjustments”

• Try trimming 1 frame off the beginning or end (this can force a refresh)

3. Cached Bug or Render Glitch

CapCut occasionally “locks” parts of a clip due to a temporary caching bug. This would also explain why the beat marker won’t delete (except with Undo).

▶ Fixes to try:

• Split the clip into two, then rejoin them as a compound clip

• Export the clip, then re-import it as a clean version

• Clear CapCut cache (Settings → Storage → Clear Cache)

4. Timeline Conflict with Compound or Grouped Clips

If the clip is inside a compound clip or grouped with another object, the Graph editor may be unavailable unless you ungroup or enter the compound clip.

▶ Check this:

• Right-click the clip and look for options like “Ungroup” or “Enter Compound”

• If it's nested, break it out and try adding keyframes again

Troubleshooting Steps and Potential Solutions:

Here's how you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Restart CapCut:

   • Completely close the CapCut app.

   • Clear it from your recent apps.

   • Reopen CapCut and see if the issue persists on that specific clip.

2. Duplicate the Clip:

   • Try duplicating the problematic clip.

   • Test keyframes and beat markers on the duplicate.

   • Work on the duplicated clip and see if the "Graph" button appears and if beat removal works correctly on the copy. If it does, you can delete the original and use the duplicate.

3. Export and Re-import the Clip (or Project Section):

   • If possible, try exporting just that problematic section of your project (containing the clip) as a separate video.

   • Then, re-import that exported video back into your project and replace the original clip with it. This can sometimes "reset" the clip's properties.

4. Convert to a new format: Use a tool like HandBrake or VLC to re-export the video (MP4, H.264, 30fps). This clears encoding errors.
5. Try using the “Custom” keyframe option before adding a Graph—this sometimes “unlocks” the Graph button.

6. Clear CapCut Cache (Android/iOS):

   • Android: Go to your phone's Settings > Apps > CapCut > Storage > Clear Cache. Do NOT clear data, as this might delete your projects.

   • iOS: Unfortunately, iOS doesn't offer a direct "Clear Cache" option for individual apps like Android. You might need to offload the app (which keeps your documents and data) or reinstall it (which will delete app data, so back up your projects if possible).

7. Check for CapCut Updates:

   • Go to your device's app store (Google Play Store for Android, Apple App Store for iOS) and search for CapCut.

   • Install any available updates. Developers frequently release bug fixes.

8. Report to CapCut Support:

   • If none of the above works, this strongly suggests a bug within the application itself.

   • Go to your profile or settings within CapCut and look for "Feedback," option. Provide support with a detailed description of the issue, including the steps to reproduce it and mention that it's specific to one clip. Sharing the video you provided here would also be helpful.

9. Workaround (if urgent):

   • If you absolutely need to use the graph feature for that specific section and none of the fixes work immediately, you might consider using a different clip for that part or re-creating that specific section of your video with new elements.

Debug Tip

If it only happens with this exact clip but works with others, re-export this one clip from a different editor (or even CapCut itself) and try reimporting. That almost always fixes deeper file-level bugs.

It's definitely an unusual and frustrating bug if it's confined to just one clip. Start with the simpler solutions like restarting and duplicating the clip, and then move on to clearing the cache or updating the app if those don't work.