Capcut 3D Zoom Effect

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

The 3D Zoom Effect is a popular Style feature in CapCut that adds depth and motion to your static photos, making them look like a smooth, three-dimensional animation. It’s incredibly easy to use and is primarily available on the CapCut Mobile App.

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

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: Apply the “3D Zoom Pro” Style to Each Photo

The effect must be applied individually to every photo in your timeline.

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.

Step 3: Adjust the Photo Timing for a Fast Transition

For the viral effect, the photo duration is usually very short to match a beat or quick rhythm.

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.

Step 4: Add Music/Audio

The right music is essential to making the 3D Zoom Effect impactful.

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.

Step 5: 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: Use a mix of photos (close-ups, medium shots, full-body shots) to make the zooming animation more dynamic and visually interesting.

Go Pro: Always choose the “3D Zoom Pro” style over the regular “3D Zoom.” The Pro version uses more advanced algorithms to create a smoother, higher-quality effect.

Beat Sync: For a professional look, try to line up the transition between each photo so that it hits a strong beat in your chosen music track.