Create Youtube Intros with CapCut Intro Maker For Free

YouTubers who are serious about their work need an intro maker to brand content. Luckily, CapCut's YouTube intro maker is free, designed with animated text and background music.  

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Library of YouTube intro templates

Curated YouTube intro templates

If you're unsure where to begin, try a preset template. Any of such YouTube templates make an excellent choice because they're designed for YouTube intro videos. Choose a CapCut intro template from the asset library, input custom text and footage, and fine-tune details. All that's left is to attach it to all of your new content. Later, as your video editing prowess grows, consider making a custom intro video. You can further customize your template by starting from scratch with a blank canvas in the CapCut online video editor.  

Dynamic text styles for YouTube intro creator in CapCut video editing

Dynamic text and caption styles

You need a YouTube intro maker that offers plenty of text options. This gives you a wide range of assets during video production. With CapCut's YouTube intro creator, you get countless static text templates, animated fonts, and a powerful text editor that gives you total control over your typography. These fonts will attract your viewer's attention and elevate the quality of your intro. Use them to emphasize your business's unique features or perhaps display your company motto. And more, you could write your name in lights using a flashy font.  

Export in high-quality with no watermarks using YouTube intro maker

High-quality & no watermark

Create a dazzling YouTube intro unhindered by annoying frame rate limitations. Luckily, CapCut thrives on bulky, high-resolution files. Unlike others, CapCut allows users to export in 4K without watermarks. Others often claim to be free, but will only let users export in 720p or in 30 FPS. However, with CapCut, watermarks — even the ability to export at 60 FPS — has been completely removed.  

Benefits of this YouTube intro maker

Save time by using templates on our YouTube intro maker

It saves time

Creating a professional-grade intro video has never been easier (or faster!). The AI video templates help you create the first video within minutes. Now, hit the road.  

 Free background music selection in YouTube intro maker for trending video edits

It has free music

Add music to videos for free from CapCut's music library. You'll find songs for every occasion and from every genre. Choose the perfect melody and try this free YouTube intro maker today.  

User-friendly YouTube intro maker

It is simple

YouTube video production with this all-in-one YouTube intro creator is super easy. Unlike other pieces of video editing software, no instruction manual is required.

See how CapCut makes a YouTube intro with templates

Step 1. Access CapCut online and choose from CapCut's YouTube intro templates

Open CapCut online and create a new project. Upload your existing footage or record a simple studio shot for the intro background. Click "Templates" to browse YouTube intro templates.  

Access CapCut online. Choose from CapCut's YouTube intro templates

Step 2. Select background music and add text animation to the clip

Pick a track from CapCut's music library—many are tailored for short intros. Keep your intro within 10–15 seconds for best viewer retention. If your clip or music is longer, use the trim tool to shorten it to the ideal length. Use the drag-and-drop editor to customize text styles, animations, and fonts.  

Select background music and add text animation to the clip

Step 3. Download your YouTube intro or add it to your YouTube video

Export your intro and save it in CapCut cloud storage for future use. Use the same intro in every upload to maintain consistent branding. Export without watermarks, or combine the intro with your main video directly in CapCut.  

Download your YouTube intro or add it to your YouTube video

FAQ

What is the best intro maker for YouTube?

A reliable YouTube intro maker should be free, simple, and offer high-quality exports. CapCut is a great choice. User-friendly platform for both beginners and pros.No hidden fees or export charges. Large library of templates, filters and effects, and music. Additionally, it offers powerful AI video maker to generate YouTube intros effortlessly with AI.  

How do I edit a YouTube intro for free?

Use a free YouTube intro maker like CapCut to access professional-grade tools without paying for expensive software.It offers a user-friendly, click-and-drag interface.Add music, text, and effects.Export your final video without unsightly watermarks.

Is 30 seconds too long for a YouTube intro?

Yes! Keep it 5–15 seconds max. Short, punchy intros win in 2025 (attention spans are shrinking fast).CapCut's music tracks are already optimized for short intros.Quick, punchy intros improve retention.Short intros help viewers reach your main content faster, boosting watch time.

How do I make a video intro on CapCut?

Here is a step-by-step guide to making a video intro in CapCut: Step 1. Depending on your video editing experience, you can either start from scratch or choose a preset CapCut intro template. Step 2. Next, you can click and drag exciting assets into your video. With CapCut, you'll gain access to music, sound effects, text animation, filters, transitions, and graphics. Step 3. Finally, fine-tune the parameters such as resolution, file format and FPS. Remember, downloading your videos from CapCut is free and has no watermarks compared with other intro makers!  

What format does CapCut use for YouTube?

CapCut offers flexibility, allowing you to export in high quality and appropriate formats for both standard YouTube videos and Shorts.CapCut exports in formats like .mp4 and .mov.Select the canvas for a standard video or a YouTube Short.All features and export formats are entirely free to use.

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