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Add a Photo Overlay to a CapCut Video
Source-checked About 10 minutes
Answer
In the CapCut mobile app, open or create a project, add the background video, choose Overlay > Add overlay, select the photo, then position and time it on the timeline before exporting. Labels can differ between CapCut's mobile, desktop, and online editors.
Start or open a project
Open CapCut, select an existing project or tap New project, choose the background video, and tap Add. Confirm you have permission to use both the video and the photo.
Open Overlay
With the background clip on the timeline, tap Overlay in the bottom toolbar. Do not use a screenshot from an older CapCut interface as evidence of the current layout.
Add the photo
Tap Add overlay, select the photo from the device library, and confirm the selection. The photo is placed above the background video as its own timeline item.
Position and resize it
Drag the overlay on the preview to position it and pinch to resize it. Keep essential video content visible and avoid covering captions or interface instructions.
Set the duration
Drag the overlay clip's ends on the timeline to set when the photo appears and disappears. Preview the transition and adjust it so the photo does not flash on screen unexpectedly.
Export the finished video
Review the complete timeline, then choose Export and select the available output settings. Play the saved video once to verify that the photo is visible at the intended time.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If Overlay is not visible, deselect the current clip or open the project on the mobile editor; desktop and online CapCut layouts use different controls.
- If the photo covers the wrong part of the video, select its timeline item, reposition it in the preview, and adjust the clip duration before exporting again.
Sources and verification
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