How to Reverse a Video in CapCut

Reversing a video in CapCut is very simple, but there is one detail that can confuse people. If you use the normal reverse option, CapCut reverses both the video and the audio.

That is fine for some edits, but if you only want the visual clip to play backwards while keeping the audio normal or removing it completely, you need to separate the audio first.

Quick answer

To reverse a video in CapCut, select the clip on the timeline and click the Reverse option from the top menu. If you only want to reverse the video without reversing the audio, use Extract Audio first, then reverse the video clip separately.

Step-by-step text guide

1. Select your video clip

Open your project in CapCut and click the video clip on the timeline.

Make sure the correct clip is selected before using the reverse option.

2. Click the Reverse option

After selecting the clip, click the Reverse option from the top menu.

CapCut will process the clip and reverse the video.

3. Be careful with audio

By default, reversing a clip also reverses its audio.

This means the sound will play backwards too, which may not be what you want.

4. Reverse only the video

If you want to reverse only the video, click the clip and choose Extract Audio first.

This separates the audio from the video.

After that, reverse the video clip without affecting the extracted audio.

Extra tips

If the reversed audio sounds weird, extract or mute the audio before reversing the clip.

For cleaner edits, you can also delete the extracted audio and add music, sound effects, or a voiceover separately.

FAQ

Does CapCut reverse audio too?

Yes. If you reverse a normal video clip, CapCut reverses both the video and the audio.

How do I reverse only the video in CapCut?

Select the clip, use Extract Audio, then reverse the video clip separately.

Can I keep the original audio while reversing the video?

Yes. Extract the audio before reversing the video. This lets the audio stay separate from the reversed visual clip.