CapCut Beginner Course – Class 4

How to Reverse a Video and Add a Freeze Frame (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Open Your Project

1. Open the CapCut app.
2. Create a new project or open an existing one.
3. Import your video into the timeline.

Step 2: Remove the Watermark

1. Scroll to the end of the timeline.
2. Tap on the watermark clip.
3. Select Delete.

Your project is now clean and ready for editing.

Step 3: Adjust the Aspect Ratio (Optional)

1. Tap on the blank area of the timeline (make sure no clip is selected).
2. Go to the Aspect Ratio option.
3. Choose the format based on your platform:
4. 16:9 for YouTube
5. 9:16 for TikTok or Instagram Reels
6. Original to keep the video’s default size
7. Select your preferred ratio and tap the check mark to confirm.

If changing the ratio crops your video incorrectly, choose Original to maintain the full frame.

Step 4: Reverse the Video

1. Tap on the video clip in the timeline.
2. Go to the tools panel.
3. Scroll to the end of the tools list.
4. Tap on the Reverse option.

The video will begin processing.

Once completed, play the video to see it reversed.

Step 5: Cancel Reverse (If Needed)

1. Tap on the reversed clip.
2. Go back to the Reverse option.
3. Tap it again to cancel the effect.

Your video will return to its original form.

Step 6: Trim Unwanted Sections

1. Move the timeline marker to where you want the video to start or end.
2. Tap on the clip.
3. Select Split.
4. Tap on the unwanted portion.
5. Select Delete.

Your video will now start and end exactly where you want.

Step 7: Add a Freeze Frame

1. Play the video and pause at the exact moment where you want it to freeze.
2. Tap on the clip.
3. Open the tools panel.
4. Find and tap the Freeze option.

A frozen frame will automatically be added at that position.

Step 8: Adjust Freeze Duration

1. Tap on the freeze frame clip.
2. Drag its edge to increase or decrease the duration.

For example:

• Short freeze (0.5 seconds) for quick emphasis
• 2 seconds for dramatic pause

Final Result

After completing these steps:

• The watermark is removed.
• The correct aspect ratio is selected.
• The video is reversed if needed.
• Unwanted parts are trimmed.
• A freeze frame is added smoothly.

Your video now includes reverse and freeze effects professionally applied.