A CapCut Alternative That Runs On Your Device
ExpoCut gives you the editing power you came to CapCut for — AI background removal, auto-captions, color grading, transitions, keyframes, 4K export — but it runs on-device and never uploads your videos. It even imports CapCut, After Effects, and Lottie templates.
Free plan available · runs on-device · your media never leaves your phone.
Quick answer: ExpoCut is a CapCut alternative for iPhone and Android that runs entirely on-device — your footage is never uploaded, and editing works offline. It covers the short-form essentials — AI background removal, on-device auto-captions, color grading, 49 transitions, keyframes, and up to 4K export — and it imports CapCut, After Effects (.mogrt), Lottie, and FCPXML templates. ExpoCut offers a free plan; paid plans remove the ExpoCut export outro.
| At a glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, Android |
| Core toolkit | Multi-track timeline, 49 transitions, 130+ visual effects, 120+ preset color filters |
| Privacy model | Runs fully on-device — footage never uploaded, works offline |
| Captions | On-device speech-to-text auto-captions |
| Template import | CapCut, After Effects (.mogrt), Lottie, FCPXML |
| Export | Up to 4K on-device; paid plans remove the ExpoCut outro |
| Price | Free plan available |
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How ExpoCut compares
The features that matter for short-form, plus the privacy and import edge.
| Feature | ExpoCut | Typical web editors |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on-device (no upload) | ✓ | — |
| Works offline | ✓ | — |
| AI background removal | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-device auto-captions | ✓ | cloud |
| Color grading + LUT / .cube import | ✓ | partial |
| Import CapCut / After Effects / .mogrt templates | ✓ | — |
| Up to 4K on-device export | ✓ | cloud |
| AI-assistant automation (MCP) | ✓ | — |
What you keep — and what you gain
The same core toolkit
Multi-track timeline, 49 transitions, text & captions, keyframes, speed ramps, 130+ visual effects and 120+ preset color filters.
Privacy by default
AI runs on your phone. Your footage is never uploaded — and editing works with no internet.
Import what you already have
Bring in CapCut, After Effects (.mogrt), Lottie, and FCPXML templates — most mobile editors can’t.
Pro color
Apply LUTs, import .cube files, and even bring DaVinci .cdl grades onto your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is ExpoCut a good CapCut alternative?
Yes — it covers the same short-form editing essentials (background removal, captions, transitions, keyframes, 4K export) while running on-device, working offline, and importing CapCut/After Effects templates that most mobile editors can’t open.
Does ExpoCut upload my videos like web editors?
No. ExpoCut processes everything on your phone, so your footage never leaves your device.
Can ExpoCut open CapCut templates?
ExpoCut can import templates from other editors, including CapCut, After Effects (.mogrt), Lottie, and FCPXML.
Is ExpoCut free?
Yes, ExpoCut offers a free plan on iPhone and Android.
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All the editing power, none of the uploads. Free plan available.