ByteDance may launch a U.S.-specific CapCut to comply with U.S. laws, as TikTok faces potential divestment in 2025.
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ByteDance Plans U.S.-Only CapCut App Amid TikTok Pressure ByteDance May Launch US-Specific CapCut to Address Regulatory Pressure ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly working on a US-specific CapCut app as part of a broader strategy to comply with U.S. regulations. This move comes amid growing pressure from the U.S. government, which has passed a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other U.S.-based assets or risk a full ban. CapCut, a free and widely popular video editing app used by content creators globally, may now have a separate version tailored for American users. With over 1 billion downloads on Google Play and a top ranking on the iOS U.S. App Store, CapCut’s popularity makes it a significant asset in ByteDance’s portfolio—one that could be crucial for maintaining market presence in the U.S. Image Credits:Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Why ByteDance Is Creating a US-Specific CapCut The push for a us-specific CapCut version seems to be a strategic response to recent U.S. legis…
