CapCut
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MINIMUM AGE: 13+
WHAT IS IT? CapCut is a free video editing app. It allows users to create and edit videos using tools such as filters, music, text, effects, and ready-made templates. The app is popular with young people for producing short videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, making it easy to create and share polished video content online. WHAT WE SAY: Use with caution. 🔞 Exposure to Inappropriate Content Although CapCut is primarily a video editing app, it includes user-generated templates, effects, and audio clips that may reflect trends from social media. Some templates may contain mature themes, strong language, or controversial trends. CapCut states that it uses automated systems and human moderation to detect and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines. 🔐 Privacy Considerations CapCut may collect certain information such as device details, app usage data, and other technical information to operate the platform. When videos are exported or shared on social media, they may also include personal images, voices, or identifiable surroundings, so young users should think carefully about what appears in their videos. 🚨 Attention from Online Audiences Videos created in CapCut are often shared on platforms like TikTok or other social media sites. If content becomes widely shared, users may receive public comments or attention, which can sometimes include inappropriate feedback from strangers. 📱 Time Spent Editing Content CapCut offers a wide range of creative tools such as filters, music, transitions, and AI effects, which can make editing highly engaging. Young people may spend extended periods editing videos or experimenting with trends, particularly when trying to create content for social media. 🚨 Negative Feedback and Online Comments When videos created in CapCut are shared online, they may receive public reactions and comments. In some cases, this may include critical or unkind feedback, which could affect a young person’s confidence or wellbeing. ⚠️ Copying Online Trends Templates and editing styles often follow popular social media trends. While many trends are harmless, some may involve risky challenges, unrealistic body standards, or unhealthy behaviours, which young people might feel pressured to recreate. 🛡️ Moderation and Safety Measures CapCut states that it uses both automated tools and human moderators to review content and enforce Community Guidelines. Content that promotes violence, hate speech, illegal activity, harassment, sexual exploitation, or dangerous behaviour may be removed, and accounts that repeatedly violate the rules can be suspended or banned. |
SAFETY TIPS:
📲 Understand the App Familiarise yourself with how CapCut works. The app allows users to edit videos using filters, effects, music, templates, and AI tools, which are often used to create content for platforms like TikTok. Understanding these features can help you guide your child on how their content is created and shared. 👨👧 Parental Awareness Take an interest in the videos your child is creating and the trends they are following. Stay informed about popular online trends and editing templates, as these can influence the type of content young people create and share. 📢 Underage Accounts CapCut requires users to meet a minimum age requirement (generally 13+), but like many online platforms, age verification often relies on information entered by the user. This means younger children may still attempt to create accounts. 👥 Sharing Content Online Many videos created in CapCut are shared on social media. Remind your child to think carefully before posting videos publicly, especially if the content includes personal details, identifiable locations, or school uniforms. 📸 Be Mindful of What Appears in Videos Encourage your child to check what is visible in the background of their videos. Bedrooms, family photos, school logos, or street signs can unintentionally reveal personal information. 🧠 Trust Their Instincts If your child receives negative comments or feels uncomfortable about sharing content online, encourage them to stop engaging, report the issue, and speak to a trusted adult. 🖥️ Use Devices in Shared Spaces Where possible, encourage children to use devices in shared areas of the home. This can help support healthier online habits and make supervision easier. 🚨 Recognise Warning Signs Watch for changes in behaviour such as distress after using social media, secrecy about videos they are posting, or suddenly deleting apps or content. 💬 Keep Communication Open Have regular conversations about online trends, body image pressures, cyberbullying, and how to handle negative comments or unwanted attention online. Creating an open and supportive environment helps children feel comfortable asking for help. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you see suspected child sexual abuse content online, report it to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which helps remove illegal images from the internet. If you’re worried about online sexual exploitation or abuse, you can make a report to Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) - a UK law enforcement team dedicated to protecting children and young people online. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Factsheets for further information and useful online safety tips. 
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