How to Create 3D Effects in CapCut

Recently, a TikTok video discovered a “hack” on bringing photos to life and making them appear three-dimensional. Many users have assumed this effect is featured only in high-end smartphones, but this isn’t true. The secret is in another app called CapCut. This app is completely free, simple to use, and can help you create breath-taking moving photos.

If you want to know how to create 3D effects in CapCut, you’ve come to the right place. This article will explain how to do it on Androids and iPhones.

How to Create 3D Effects in CapCut on an iPhone

Many iPhone users have stumbled upon three-dimensional photos on TikTok and other social media platforms. This 3D photo effect is created using the “3D Zoom” option on the app called CapCut. Besides this effect, the app offers numerous video-editing options. The reason the effect went viral on TikTok is probably because TikTok and CapCut were developed by the same company (ByteDance).

Of course, you don’t need to have a TikTok profile to take advantage of this amazing effect. All you’ll need is your iPhone and the CapCut app that can be downloaded from the App Store.

Here’s what you need to do to create 3D effects in CapCut on your iPhone:

1. If you haven’t already, download the CapCut app from the App Store.
   
2. Launch the app and tap “New project.” If prompted, allow the app to access your gallery.
   
3. Choose the photo you wish to use the effect for and press “Add.” If you want, you can select multiple photos.
   
4. Select the photo’s frames and choose “Style” from the bottom bar.
   
5. Tap “3D Zoom.” The app will take a few seconds to generate the effect.
   
6. Press the play icon to see how the effect looks on your photo. If you like it, press the checkmark at the bottom-right corner.
   
7. Optional: CapCut automatically adds a clip at the end of your video. If you’d like to remove it, select it and press the “Delete” option at the bottom-right corner.
   

How to Do the 3D Photo Trend on TikTok Using an iPhone

The 3D photo trend is very popular on TikTok. Essentially, it’s a video comprised of 11 3D photos that change according to the beat of “Phonky Town” by Playaphonk. If you’re new to this world, you may think creating this is complicated, but we’ll show you it’s quite simple and quick.

Here’s how to do the 3D photo trend on TikTok using your iPhone:

1. Open the CapCut app and press “New project.”
   
2. Choose 11 photos from your gallery and select “Add.” Keep in mind that they should be uploaded in the order you want them to appear in the video.
   
3. Time the photos to the sound used for the trend. The first four photos should be trimmed to 0.5 seconds, and the latter seven to 0.3 seconds. To do this, click each photo and drag the end slider to 0.5 or 0.3.
   
4. Add the 3D zoom effect to each photo. To do that, select the first photo and select “Style” from the bottom menu. Choose “3D Zoom” and repeat this for the remaining photos.
   
5. Add the sound while uploading to TikTok, or use this link to download it to your iPhone and add it to the video.
   
6. Optional: Remove the CapCut ending by selecting the clip and pressing the “Delete” option at the bottom-right corner.
   

Keep in mind that the CapCut app isn’t available worldwide. If you can’t install it on your iPhone, you should try using a virtual private network (VPN).

How to Create 3D Effects in CapCut on an Android

CapCut is an app released by ByteDance, the original developer of TikTok. Hence, it’s no wonder this app is perfect for creating TikTok videos and setting new trends. Many influencers worldwide use CapCut to edit their videos because it matches TikTok’s options and features. The app is free and easy to use, even if you’re a beginner.

The 3D effect option is only one of the impressive features CapCut offers. This option enables you to make your photos appear three-dimensional. Here’s how to create 3D effects in CapCut on your Android phone:

1. If you haven’t already, download the CapCut app from the Play Store.
   
2. Open the app and press “New project.” You may need to allow the app to access your gallery. Otherwise, you won’t be able to use it.
   
3. Select the photo you want to edit and select “Add.” If you want, you can choose multiple photos.
   
4. Tap the photo’s frames, scroll the bottom menu, and select “Style.”
   
5. Press “3D Zoom.” Wait several seconds until the app generates the effect.
   
6. Select the play button to see how the effect looks. If you’re happy with it, select the checkmark at the bottom-right corner.
   

Tip: CapCut adds a clip with the app’s logo to your video. Fortunately, you can easily remove it if you don’t like it. Simply select the clip and choose “Delete” at the bottom.

How to Do the 3D Photo Trend on TikTok Using Your Android

The 3D photo trend is currently one of the most popular TikTok trends. What is this trend about? It transforms your photos into three-dimensional landscapes. Like most TikTok trends, this one combines photos with music. Most users are dubbing their photos to “Phonky Town” by Playaphonk.

If you want to follow this trend but aren’t sure how, we’ll show you. All you need is the CapCut app and your Android phone. Follow these steps to do the 3D photo trend on your Android:

1. Launch the CapCut app and choose “New project.” If you don’t have it, download the app from the Play Store.
   
   
2. Select 11 photos from your phone and choose “Add.” Be careful how you select the photos because you can’t change their order later.
   
3. Trim the photos’ length to match the sound. Time the first four photos to 0.5 seconds and the remaining seven to 0.3 seconds. Do this by clicking each photo’s frame and dragging the end slider to 0.5 or 0.3.
   
4. Choose the first photo, scroll through the bottom menu and tap “Style.” Repeat the steps for the remaining photos.
   
5. Add the sound to your video while uploading to TikTok. If you don’t want to share it on TikTok but wish to add the sound, download it from this link. Then, go back to CapCut, select “Audio” from the bottom menu, and choose “Extracted.” Select the song you just downloaded.
   

Note: CapCut adds an ending to every video by default. This ending contains the app’s logo. If you don’t want it in your video, select the ending’s clip and tap “Delete” at the bottom-right corner.

Unfortunately, CapCut isn’t available in every country. If you can’t download it from the Play Store, we recommend using a virtual private network (VPN).

FAQs

Can I use CapCut on my computer?

CapCut is available only as a mobile app, and you can install it on your Android or iPhone. The app still doesn’t feature a desktop version. Of course, this doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to access the app on your computer. You can use emulators such as BlueStacks to run the app on your Windows or Mac computer.

Is CapCut always free?

All CapCut’s features are completely free. The app doesn’t offer a paid version. If you can’t access some of the features, it may be because of your region. In such cases, try using a virtual private network (VPN) and choose a location where all features are available.

Follow the Trend

The 3D photo trend is among the most popular TikTok trends. Although it may seem complex at first, the trend is easy to create if you have the right tools. CapCut and your smartphone are everything you need to create interesting videos in just a few minutes.

We hope this article helped you learn how to use the 3D effect in CapCut and that you’ve managed to give your photos a professional touch.

Do you post TikTok videos or just watch them? What is your favorite and least favorite TikTok trend? Tell us in the comments section below.