How to Install CapCut APK on Android — Complete Guide (2025)
Installing the CapCut APK on your Android phone is simple and takes about two minutes. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process — from downloading the APK file to launching CapCut for the first time. Works on all Android devices including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, and more.
Before You Begin
Make sure your Android phone has at least 200 MB of free storage space and is running Android 5.0 or higher. Check full system requirements here.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Download the CapCut APK File
Visit our homepage and tap the Download CapCut APK button to download CapCut v13.4.0. The file is approximately 98.5 MB. Your browser will save it to your phone's Downloads folder automatically. Wait for the download to complete before proceeding.
Open Your Phone Settings
Once the download is complete, you need to allow your phone to install apps from outside the Google Play Store. Open your phone's Settings app. The exact location of this setting varies by Android version and manufacturer.
Enable Installation from Unknown Sources
For Android 8.0 and higher: Go to Settings > Apps > Special App Access > Install Unknown Apps. Find your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and toggle "Allow from this source" to ON. For older Android versions: Go to Settings > Security and toggle "Unknown Sources" to ON.
Find and Open the Downloaded APK
Go to your phone's Downloads folder (use the Files app or My Files app). Find the CapCut APK file you just downloaded. It will be named something like "CapCut_v13.4.0.apk". Tap on it to begin the installation.
Confirm the Installation
Android will show you a prompt asking if you want to install this application. Tap Install. The installation process takes about 15-30 seconds. Do not close the screen during installation.
Launch CapCut and Set Up
Once installation is complete, tap Open to launch CapCut. You can sign in with a Google account, TikTok account, or continue as a guest. Sign-in unlocks cloud storage and lets you access your projects across devices.
Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems
Problem: "App not installed" error
Solution: This usually means you have an older version of CapCut installed. Uninstall the existing version first, then try installing the APK again.
Problem: APK file not opening
Solution: Make sure you have enabled Unknown Sources in your phone settings. Without this permission, Android will refuse to open APK files.
Problem: Installation blocked by Play Protect
Solution: Google Play Protect may flag APKs from outside the Play Store. Tap More Details > Install Anyway. The CapCut APK on this site is safe and unmodified.
Problem: "Parsing error" during installation
Solution: This means the APK file may be corrupted during download. Delete the file and download it again from our homepage.
Problem: CapCut crashes after installation
Solution: Try clearing the app cache: Settings > Apps > CapCut > Storage > Clear Cache. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall the APK.
How to Update CapCut APK to a New Version
When a new version of CapCut is released, you can update by simply downloading the new APK from our homepage and installing it over the existing app. You do not need to uninstall the old version — Android will automatically replace it. Your projects and settings will be preserved.
Check our homepage regularly for the latest CapCut APK updates. We update the download as soon as ByteDance releases a new version.