Alex Ruben
How To Locate Exported CapCut Videos on PC
Finding your exported videos from CapCut can turn into a bit of a treasure hunt if you’re not sure where they end up. Sometimes they save right where you expected, but other times, it’s like they vanish into the void. This guide is meant to help you track down those files on Windows 10 and 11, change their default save location if needed, and generally keep your video chaos under control. By doing this, you’ll spend less time searching and more time actually editing, or at least avoiding the frustration of losing track of your work.
How to Fix the Location of Your CapCut Videos on Windows
Open the Run Command
First thing, you need quick access to your AppData folder, because that’s where CapCut often buries its exported videos. The easiest way is to open up the Run dialog:
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Type
runinto the search bar (or press Win + R directly). - Hit Enter or click on the Run app.
Navigate to the AppData Folder
Once the Run dialog pops up, type this command:
appdataThis will open the Roaming folder by default, but upper folders are accessible from here.
Alternatively, if you want to go directly to the Local folder where CapCut stores its files, you could enter:
%localappdata%This shortcut brings you straight to the AppData\Local directory. Not sure why Windows has to make it so confusing, but hey, that’s Windows.
Access the CapCut Folder
In the Local folder, look for the CapCut folder. If you don’t see it right away, try these steps:
- Double-click on Local.
- Scroll down or search for CapCut.
- Open it, then look for the Videos folder—this is usually where the default exports land.
If you find your videos here, great! If not, don’t worry, CapCut might have saved them elsewhere or you changed the location.
Create a Shortcut for Fast Access
Because, let’s face it, digging through folders every time is annoying, so make a shortcut:
- Right-click on the Videos folder.
- Choose Show more options (or just right-click if that’s enough).
- Select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
You now have a little desktop icon that can save you some clicking next time.
Changing the Export Destination in CapCut
If the default isn’t working or simply not your style, you can change where CapCut saves files. Here’s how:
- Open CapCut and load a project.
- Click on Export in the top right corner—yeah, where you usually hit for saving finished videos.
- Look for the Export to section. Next to it, there’s a folder icon or a save location display—click on that.
- Select a new folder. Just navigate to where you want your videos to go and click Select Folder.
- Send the export off by clicking Export.
That way, CapCut will remember your new preferred location next time.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
Sometimes, things get weird. A few tips:
- Make sure you have permissions—not usually an issue unless you’re working on a network or restricted folder.
- Double-check your export settings in CapCut — maybe it’s set to save somewhere else or is auto-saving in the cloud if that’s an option.
- If your videos are missing, try searching by .mp4 or your custom filename in File Explorer. Maybe you accidentally saved somewhere else. Also, clearing cache or restarting your PC sometimes helps if CapCut is acting flaky.
Summary
- Access the AppData folder via run commands like
%localappdata%. - Navigate through Local > CapCut > Videos—or wherever your videos ended up.
- Create a desktop shortcut for quick access.
- Adjust export settings inside CapCut to change the save location.
- Double-check your permissions and export settings if videos are missing.
Wrap-up
Figuring out where CapCut dumps its videos can be a real headache, but once you understand the folder structure and how to change export paths, it gets a lot easier. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of digging into file paths or tweaking settings. Hopefully, this saves someone a few hours of frustration, or at least gets those videos out of the ether and into a place where they’re easier to find. Good luck, and may your videos never mysteriously disappear again!