Capcut 3D Zoom Effect

How to Create the 3D Zoom Effect in CapCut (Full Step-by-Step Guide)

A well-liked Style feature in CapCut, the 3D Zoom Effect gives your still images depth and motion, giving them the appearance of a fluid, three-dimensional animation. It is mostly accessible through the CapCut Mobile App and is extremely simple to use.

What You’ll Need

• CapCut Mobile App: (Available for iOS and Android)
• Photos: 5 to 10 good-quality photos. Images with clear subjects and backgrounds work best for a more pronounced 3D look.

Step-by-Step Guide

Start a New Project and Import Your Photos

1. Open the CapCut App on your phone.
2. Tap on New Project (+).
3. Go to the Photos tab and select all the images you want to apply the 3D Zoom Effect to.
4. Tap the Add button to import the photos into your project timeline.

Apply the “3D Zoom Pro” Style to Each Photo

Each image in your timeline needs to have the effect applied separately.

1. Tap on the first photo in the timeline to select it.
2. Look at the menu bar at the bottom and find the Style option. Tap it.
3. In the Styles menu, look under Trending (or the general Styles section) and find the 3D Zoom Pro effect.
4. Tap on 3D Zoom Pro and wait for CapCut to Generate the effect. This takes a few seconds.
5. Once the processing is complete, tap the  (Check Mark) to confirm.
6. Repeat this exact process (Select Photo > Style > 3D Zoom Pro > Generate) for all the remaining photos in your timeline.

Adjust the Photo Timing for a Fast Transition

The duration of the photo is typically very short to match a beat or fast rhythm in order to achieve the viral effect.

1. Tap on the first photo in the timeline.
2. Drag the edge of the clip to adjust its duration to approximately 0.5 seconds or 0.7 seconds.
3. Repeat this for all your photos so that the entire sequence transitions quickly and seamlessly.

Add Music/Audio

The impact of the 3D Zoom Effect depends on the choice of music.

1. Move the playhead to the beginning of the timeline and tap Add Audio.
2. Go to Sounds and select a Trending Song that fits the rhythmic style of the transition, or use the Extracted option to pull audio from another video saved on your phone.
3. Add the audio track to your timeline.

Finalize and Export

1. Remove Watermark: Select the default CapCut Ending clip (the black screen) at the end of the timeline and tap Delete.
2. Preview: Play the entire video back to check that the 3D Zoom Effect and the audio sync up correctly.
3. Tap the Export (↑) button in the top-right corner.
4. Set your desired Resolution (e.g., 1080p) and Frame Rate (e.g., 30fps).
5. Tap Export. Your new 3D Zoom video is now saved to your gallery and ready to share.

Pro Tips for the Best 3D Zoom Effect

Photo Variety: To make the zooming animation more dynamic and visually appealing, use a variety of photos, including close-ups, medium shots, and full-body shots.

Go Pro: Always opt for the “3D Zoom Pro” style rather than the standard “3D Zoom.” The Pro version produces a smoother, better-quality effect by utilizing more sophisticated algorithms.

Beat Sync: To achieve a polished appearance, align the transitions between each picture so that they correspond with a powerful beat in the song of your choice.