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Snapchat Launches Quick Cut, a Beat‑Synced In‑App Video Editor

The iOS‑only tool pairs Lenses with auto‑synced music to speed up video creation inside the app.

Overview

  • Quick Cut is live on iOS now, with Snap saying it will roll out to more surfaces and Android devices soon.
  • The feature turns selected photos and clips into a ready‑to‑share video with an instant rendered preview that streamlines the old editing flow.
  • It automatically applies a track from Snapchat’s Sounds library and syncs cuts to the beat, while allowing users to change the song and add Lenses.
  • Users can launch Quick Cut from Memories or the Camera Roll, and they can unlock the format from another Snapchatter’s shared Quick Cut.
  • A hands‑on test by The Verge found the tool fun and easy to use and confirmed that it effectively auto‑stitches clips to music.