Kapwing

Browser video editor aimed at subtitles, repurposing and quick cuts

AI Everyday & LifestyleFree planOverseasβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.0

What is Kapwing?

Kapwing is an online video editor built for people who are not video editors. Its centre of gravity is repurposing: trim a long recording into short vertical clips, generate subtitles automatically, resize for each platform and add captions or branded templates. A growing set of AI features handles background removal, text-based editing, voice cleanup and script-to-video drafts. Projects are collaborative by default, so a team can comment and edit in the browser without any rendering hardware.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Timeline editing with trimming, layers, text and transitions
  • Automatic subtitle generation with editable styling and translation
  • Smart resize and reframing for vertical, square and widescreen
  • Text-based editing that cuts video by deleting transcript words
  • Templates for social clips, ads and branded intros
  • Background removal, voice cleanup and AI script helpers

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Subtitles and repurposing are fast and platform aware
  • Runs in the browser with nothing to install or render locally
  • Templates make decent-looking output achievable quickly

Watch out for

  • Free exports carry watermarks and length limits
  • Heavy projects get sluggish compared with desktop editors
  • Advanced colour, audio and keyframe control is limited

Best for & use cases

social clips, subtitle generation, video repurposing and team editing

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FAQ

Do free exports have a watermark?

Yes, free exports are watermarked and subject to length and resolution limits. Removing the watermark and lifting those caps requires a paid plan, so judge it as a paid tool if you publish regularly.

How good is the automatic subtitling?

Quality is solid on clear speech and the editor makes fixing errors easy, including bulk find-and-replace across the transcript. Strong accents, overlapping speakers or poor audio still need a manual pass.

Is it suitable for long videos?

It handles longer recordings, but the browser-based editor slows down as projects grow. For feature-length work with heavy effects, a desktop editor remains faster and more stable.