Rename a project in CapCut on your phone or computer
To change a project name in CapCut, open the app and find the project in your library. On mobile, long-press the project thumbnail and select "Rename" from the menu that appears. On desktop, right-click the project and choose "Rename". Type the new name and confirm. The change takes effect immediately and appears everywhere the project is listed in CapCut.
The exact steps differ slightly between the mobile app (iOS and Android) and the desktop version, but the principle is the same: locate the project outside the editor, not inside it. You cannot rename a project while you are actively editing it — you must return to the project library first.
CapCut stores your project name locally on your device. If you use CapCut on multiple devices or have a CapCut account, the name change syncs across devices if you have cloud sync enabled in your account settings. Without sync, each device keeps its own copy of the project with its own name.
Key Takeaways
- On mobile, long-press a project thumbnail in your library and tap "Rename" to change the name.
- On desktop, right-click a project in your library and select "Rename" from the context menu.
- You must be in the project library, not inside the editor, to rename a project.
- If you have cloud sync turned on in your CapCut account, the new name will appear on all your devices.
Renaming on mobile (iOS and Android)
Open CapCut and look at your project library — the list of all your projects on the home screen. Find the project you want to rename. Press and hold the project thumbnail for about one second until a menu appears with options like "Rename", "Duplicate", and "Delete".
Tap "Rename". A text field will appear with the current project name highlighted. Delete the old name and type the new one. Tap "Save" or press the checkmark button to confirm. The project name updates immediately in your library.
If you accidentally tap away before saving, the old name remains. The rename only takes effect when you confirm it. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks in your project name.
Renaming on desktop (Windows and Mac)
Launch CapCut on your computer and look at the project list on the home screen. Right-click the project you want to rename. A context menu will appear with several options, including "Rename".
Click "Rename". The project name becomes editable — you will see a text field where you can change it. Clear the old name and type the new one. Press Enter or click outside the text field to save the change. The name updates in your library immediately.
On some versions of CapCut for desktop, you may also see a "Rename" option if you click the three-dot menu icon next to the project name. Both methods work the same way.
What happens to your project files when you rename
Renaming a project in CapCut only changes the display name — it does not affect the actual video file or any of the content inside the project. All your edits, clips, effects, and audio remain exactly as they were. The project continues to work normally.
If you have exported a video from this project before renaming it, the exported file keeps its original name. Renaming the project does not rename any videos you have already saved to your device or uploaded elsewhere.
Syncing renamed projects across devices
If you have a CapCut account and cloud sync enabled, renaming a project on one device will update the name on your other devices within a few minutes. Check your account settings to confirm sync is turned on — look for "Cloud Sync" or "Backup" in the settings menu.
Without cloud sync, each device stores its own copy of your projects. If you rename a project on your phone, the same project on your computer will still have the old name. You would need to rename it separately on each device.
If you sign out of your CapCut account on one device and sign in on another, you will see the most recent version of your projects from the cloud, including any name changes you made on other devices.
Renaming projects you have shared or downloaded
If someone shared a CapCut project with you, you can rename your copy of it without affecting the original. The person who shared it will still see the project under its original name on their device. Your renamed version appears only in your own library.
Projects you have downloaded from CapCut's template library or from other sources work the same way — you can rename them freely, and the change affects only your copy.
Troubleshooting rename issues
If the rename option does not appear when you long-press or right-click a project, try closing and reopening CapCut. Sometimes the menu does not load correctly on the first try. Make sure you are tapping or clicking directly on the project thumbnail, not on empty space nearby.
If you rename a project but the new name does not appear after you confirm, check that you actually pressed Enter or clicked the save button. The text field may still be active without the change being saved. Try closing the app and reopening it to see if the name change took effect.
On desktop, if right-clicking does not show a menu, try clicking the three-dot menu icon next to the project name instead. Different versions of CapCut may use slightly different menu layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rename a project while I am editing it?
No. You must exit the editor and return to your project library to rename a project. If you try to rename while editing, the option will not be available. Save your work, go back to the home screen, and then rename the project from your library.
What characters can I use in a project name?
CapCut allows letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks in project names. Avoid using forward slashes (/) or backslashes (\) as these may cause issues on some devices. If a character does not work, try removing it and using a different one instead.
If I rename a project, will my exported videos be renamed too?
No. Renaming a project in CapCut only changes the name in your library. Any videos you have already exported keep their original names. If you want the exported video to match the new project name, you would need to rename the video file separately on your device.
Can I undo a project rename?
CapCut does not have an undo button for project names. If you rename a project and want to change it back, you will need to rename it again manually. Write down the old name before renaming if you think you might want to revert it.
Why is my renamed project still showing the old name on my other device?
Cloud sync may not be enabled on one or both devices. Check your CapCut account settings and make sure "Cloud Sync" or "Backup" is turned on. If it is already on, wait a few minutes for the change to sync, then close and reopen CapCut on the other device.