CapCut Review 2026: Is CapCut Pro Worth It?

The Short Answer

I have been editing in CapCut since 2023 and I spent the last week putting the 2026 version through a proper test on a paid Pro plan. Here is the summary before the detail.

CapCut is an excellent video editor. That is the honest headline and nothing further down changes it. The timeline, the trimming, the layering and above all the auto-captions are as good as anything at this price.

What it is not is an AI-native tool. CapCut is a video editor that has had a large number of AI features added on top of it, and you can feel that in the product. There are a lot of tools, they are not always easy to find, and the AI sits beside the editor rather than being the thing that makes your video. That matters more in 2026 than it did in 2025, because the price rise you are now paying is largely for that AI layer. CapCut Pro went from $77.99 a year to $179.99 a year in February 2026.

• Get CapCut Pro if you edit your own footage and want a very good editor with the best auto-captions on the market.
• Look at something else if you want the video produced for you from a script or an idea, rather than assembled by you. That is a different kind of tool and I cover where Zebracat and the other CapCut alternatives fit at the end.

Everything below is what I actually found, including the one thing that genuinely annoyed me as a paying subscriber. Prices and ratings were checked on September 11, 2026.

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How I Tested CapCut in 2026

I have used CapCut on client work since 2023. For this update I spent a week on it again in September 2026, on a CapCut Pro subscription I pay for myself, on both desktop and mobile. The screenshots below are from my own account.

There are no affiliate links on this page and nobody named here pays us anything. I work at Zebracat, which makes AI video generation software, so read my criticism with that in mind and check the numbers. Every figure is dated so you can.

Two things about CapCut changed in 2026 and both are worth knowing before you read the rest. Pro went from $77.99 a year to $179.99 a year in February 2026, and CapCut no longer publishes a pricing page at all. And the ownership question is settled: the TikTok USDS joint venture closed on January 22, 2026 and covers CapCut, so CapCut is available and operating in the US whatever older articles tell you.

What’s CapCut All About?

CapCut is an all-in-one video editing platform that combines traditional editing tools with AI-powered features. Unlike professional software that requires extensive training, CapCut focuses on making video creation accessible to users of all skill levels.

The app allows you to edit videos with an intuitive interface while offering advanced capabilities like AI-enhanced effects, automated text-to-speech, multi-track editing, and one-click templates. It works across multiple devices with cloud synchronization, enabling seamless editing between mobile and desktop.

CapCut serves a diverse range of users:

• Social media creators - Quick edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Marketing professionals - Professional-looking promotional videos without extensive editing knowledge
• Small business owners - In-house video production without hiring specialists
• Students and educators - Creating engaging presentations and educational content
• Aspiring filmmakers - Learning editing fundamentals with intuitive tools

Early on, I used CapCut to create a series of product demonstration videos for an e-commerce client, transforming basic footage into polished marketing materials in a fraction of the time traditional editing would have required.

I’ve also written a full breakdown of CapCut alternatives you can explore.

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Why I Started Using CapCut, and What Changed by 2026

I started using CapCut because I had to, not because I wanted to. I work as a digital marketing consultant, and I look after a bunch of client accounts. One day, video content suddenly became super important, but I only knew how to do basic edits like cutting clips and adding transitions.

One Thursday in early 2023, I ran into a big problem. A client needed five short videos for a product launch by Monday, but their usual video editor got sick.

I tried using a fancy editing program, but I didn’t really know how it worked. Then I remembered a friend in marketing had told me CapCut was easy to use.

I was kind of panicking, so I downloaded it. Right away, I saw how simple and easy the layout was.

That weekend, I made all five videos; and even added some cool stuff I wouldn’t have tried with the harder software. The client loved them and even said they looked better than the old ones.

Three years and a few hundred projects later I know exactly what it can and cannot do. The editor is still the reason to use it. What changed is everything built around the editor.

In 2023 CapCut was a free, fast, very good editor. In 2026 it is a very good editor wrapped in a large and growing set of AI features, a credit system, four subscription tiers and a price that roughly doubled. My honest view is that the editor got a little better and the product around it got considerably more confusing. The rest of this review is me working through that, feature by feature.

What It’s Like Opening CapCut for the First Time

When I first opened CapCut, I was surprised at how fast I could start editing. Signing up took less than a minute, and I didn’t even need to put in my payment info; the free version gave me a lot to work with.

The main screen was super clear. No annoying upgrade pop-ups or confusing setup stuff. It gave me a few options right away:

• Create Project - Start fresh with your videos and photos

• Templates - Ready-made designs for quick edits

• Auto Captions -  Adds subtitles automatically

• Text to Video - Generate videos from written content

• AI Tools - Smart editing features

• Cloud Projects - Work from any device

The dashboard looked clean and modern. My recent projects were easy to find, and the side menu grouped tools in a way that made sense. Some quick pop-up tips showed me how things worked, but they didn’t get in the way.

I tried “Create Project” first. I uploaded some clips from my computer, and CapCut laid them out in both a storyboard and a timeline view, so I could pick how I wanted to edit.

The tools kind of adapted to what I was doing, showing me the right stuff when I clicked on different parts.

Then I checked out the Templates. There were tons of cool ones, all sorted by use; like for Instagram, business stuff, lifestyle videos, whatever. When I picked one, it dropped into my clips automatically, but I could still tweak everything.

The AI Tools were cool, too. I played around with removing backgrounds, cutting scenes automatically, cropping for TikTok and YouTube, and fixing up colors with one click. Each one had a little description and a preview, which helped a lot.

Last, I tried the Cloud Projects feature. It let me switch between my laptop and phone without losing anything. Super handy for editing on the go.

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Trying Out CapCut’s Features – Here’s What I Found

After messing around with CapCut for a while, I wanted to see if all those features they talk about actually work. I mainly looked at how easy they are to use, how much tweaking I had to do, and if they really saved me time.

AI-Powered Editing (Does It Actually Help?)

CapCut says its AI tools make editing easier. And honestly? They kinda do. Not perfect, but pretty solid.

• Smart Cut picks out the best parts of your video and cuts out mistakes automatically. Super useful for editing interviews; like, it got rid of awkward pauses and mess-ups without me doing much.
  
• One-click color correction worked great when the lighting was already okay, but didn’t fix really bad lighting.
  
• Auto-stabilization was impressive; it turned shaky clips into smooth ones.
  
• Subject tracking and scene detection were cool too, especially for fast-paced stuff.
  
• There are also some wild effects like style changes, sky swaps, or removing objects; normally, you'd need serious skills for that.
  

You can still tweak everything after the AI does its thing, which is nice.

The bigger problem is how many of them there are. This is my main criticism of CapCut in 2026 and it is not about any single feature. The AI tools have been added on top of a video editor rather than designed into it, and it shows. There are a lot of them, they are spread across menus, and more than once I lost time just trying to find the one I wanted again. Individually most of them work. Together they make a product that is harder to navigate than the 2023 version, and it is easy to end up somewhere you did not mean to be, generating something you did not mean to pay for.

That is the structural thing to understand before the pricing section. CapCut is a video editor with AI attached. It is not built the other way round.

Is It Useful?

Yes, particularly for beginners and time-constrained creators. The AI makes good initial decisions that serve as an excellent starting point, even if they sometimes require fine-tuning. The smart cut feature saved me significant time when editing interviews, automatically removing awkward pauses and false starts with surprising accuracy.

The one-click color correction worked impressively well on footage with decent lighting but struggled with extremely under- or overexposed clips. Meanwhile, the auto-stabilization feature transformed unusably shaky footage into smooth, professional-looking video with minimal quality loss.

Auto Captions (How Accurate Are They?)

If I had to name one feature that justifies CapCut on its own, this is it. The auto-captions are the best I have used in any editor, and they are the reason a lot of people who complain about everything else still do not leave. It transcribes speech and adds timed subtitles automatically, which matters enormously for social media, where most videos are watched without sound.

The transcription accuracy impressed me, with about 95% correctness for clear speech in quiet environments. It handled my American accent well, but struggled somewhat with strong regional accents and technical terminology. Background noise notably reduced accuracy, though less than expected.

What sets CapCut's captioning apart is the styling flexibility. Unlike many tools that offer basic text overlays, CapCut provides design options that enhance rather than distract from the video, with appealing animations and intelligent positioning that avoids covering important visual elements.

Multi-Track Editing (Is It Powerful Enough?)

CapCut's multi-track editing capability allows users to layer videos, images, text, and audio for complex compositions. This feature bridges the gap between basic editors and professional software.

Key Features & Capabilities

1. Timeline Management:
   
   • Add unlimited video and audio tracks
   • Drag and drop media between tracks
   • Precise trimming and positioning with frame-by-frame control
2. Advanced Editing Tools:
   
   • Keyframe animation for movement and transformations
   • Blending modes for creative layer interactions
   • Masks and mattes for complex visual effects
   • Picture-in-picture and split-screen layouts
3. Audio Control:
   
   • Multiple audio tracks for voiceover, music, and sound effects
   • Volume curves and fades for professional sound mixing
   • Voice isolation to enhance speech clarity
   • Beat detection for syncing visuals to music

Is It Powerful Enough?

For most content creators, absolutely yes. The multi-track system provides enough depth for sophisticated edits while maintaining an approachable interface. I successfully created complex marketing videos with multiple overlays, animations, and sound elements without feeling limited by the toolset.

Professional editors might miss certain advanced features like detailed color grading tools or complex audio processing, but CapCut offers surprising depth. The keyframe animation system, in particular, rivals professional software with intuitive controls that make complex motion graphics achievable for non-specialists.

Text-to-Video (How Well Does It Work?)

You type or paste in your script, pick a style, and CapCut turns it into a video with clips, voiceovers, and everything.

It’s not perfect, but it’s fast. A 500-word article turned into a rough video in 2 minutes. You still have to polish it a bit, but it’s a great head start. Works best with simple info, not deep storytelling or abstract stuff.

Templates and Effects (Are They Actually Useful?)

CapCut offers an extensive library of templates and effects designed to give videos a professional look without requiring design skills. These range from simple transitions to complete pre-designed projects.

What's Included

1. Video Templates:
   
   • Complete pre-designed projects organized by category
   • Customizable placeholders for your media
   • Professional animations and transitions
   • Updated weekly with fresh designs
2. Effects Library:
   
   • Transitions between clips (smooth, glitch, color, etc.)
   • Visual effects (glows, particles, distortions)
   • Text animations and presets
   • Stickers and animated elements
3. Filters and LUTs:
   
   • One-click color grading presets
   • Mood-specific filters (vintage, cinematic, bright)
   • AI-generated filters that match your footage

Are They Actually Useful?

Yes, particularly for users who need professional results without design expertise. Unlike many template systems that produce generic-looking content, CapCut's options are genuinely creative and contemporary.

The templates saved me significant time when creatinga consistent series of videos, establishing a cohesive look while allowing enough customization to avoid repetitiveness.

Most impressive is the template quality across different categories. Whether creating business presentations, travel highlights, or promotional content, the designs look authentic to those genres rather than obviously templated.

The weekly updates also help content stay fresh and aligned with current trends.

Mobile to Desktop Workflow (How Seamless Is It?)

CapCut distinguishes itself by offering a truly cross-platform editing experience between mobile devices and desktop computers. This feature promises to let users start projects on one device and continue on another without losing work or quality.

How It Works

1. Cloud Synchronization:
   
   • Projects automatically save to CapCut Cloud
   • Sign in with the same account across devices
   • Access all projects, assets, and templates everywhere
2. Device-Specific Optimization:
   
   • Mobile interface adapts to touch controls
   • Desktop version offers expanded timeline and precision tools
   • Projects maintain all layers and edits regardless of device
3. Offline to Online Workflow:
   
   • Edit offline when needed
   • Changes sync when the connection is restored
   • No loss of quality or features when moving between devices

Is It Seamless?

The cross-platform functionality works remarkably well. I frequently started rough cuts on my phone while commuting, then refined them on a desktop at the office. The transition was nearly flawless, with all layers, effects, and edits preserved exactly as created.

The intelligent interface adaptation deserves special mention. Rather than simply scaling the same UI, CapCut redesigns the experience for each device while maintaining editing continuity. Touch-friendly controls on mobile transform into precision tools on desktop without changing the underlying project structure.

The only occasional issue was with very large projects (over 50 media elements and multiple effects), which sometimes took several minutes to fully synchronize between devices. However, for typical projects, the process was quick and reliable.

CapCut Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs Now

This is the part of the article that changed most since I first wrote it, and it is the part most other CapCut reviews still get wrong.

First, an odd fact: CapCut no longer publishes a pricing page. The old one returns a 404 and the help pages decline to give figures, pointing you into the app instead. The only numbers on CapCut’s own domain sit in a marketing article comparing Standard and Pro, and they come with a note that prices vary by region, platform, taxes and promotions.

Here is what that article states, as of September 11, 2026:

• Standard (free): $0. Cut, trim, merge, split, filters, transitions, text, captions and basic audio. No cloud storage, no premium templates, no advanced AI.
• Pro, monthly: $19.99/mo.
• Pro, yearly: $179.99 a year, roughly $15 a month.
• Team: from about $24.99 a month.

There is also a fourth tier, CapCut Ultra, introduced around June 2026 with a much larger credit allowance. I have not seen a US dollar price published for it, so I am not going to quote one.

The number that matters

CapCut Pro went from $77.99 a year to $179.99 a year in February 2026. That is an extra $102 a year, applied without advance notice and with no grandfathering policy that CapCut has published.

What the extra $102 buys is the AI layer. It does not buy a better editor. The editor, which is the good part, is essentially the same one I was using when it cost $77.99. And the AI layer is metered in credits, which is where the real cost sits: Pro includes 1,200 credits a month, and a generation that fails or simply ignores half your brief still consumes them. Then the retry consumes them again.

So the honest way to think about the price is this. If you edit your own footage, $179.99 a year still buys you an excellent editor and you can stop worrying about the rest. If you upgraded specifically for the AI features, you are paying roughly 2.3 times the 2025 price for the weakest part of the product.

The free plan is still genuinely good

You can make as many videos as you want and use most of the main editing tools. If you are starting out, or you only make videos occasionally, the free plan is where I would stay. Just be aware that what the free tier includes has moved more than once during 2026, so check your own export settings rather than trusting any article, this one included.

The Perks and the Pain Points of CapCut

After using CapCut a lot on different projects, I found the things it does really well; and the things that could be better. Here’s what I think.

What I Liked (Good Things):

1. Easy to Use, But Still Powerful
CapCut is simple to learn, even if you’re new. The layout is clean and makes sense. But under the surface, it still has strong tools like keyframe animation, green screen editing (chroma key), and motion tracking. These features are easy to find and use.

2. Works Well on Phone and Computer
CapCut works the same on both mobile and desktop. You can start a project on your phone and finish it on your computer without losing anything. The app adjusts to the device you're using, but keeps all the same tools.

3. AI Tools Save Time
The AI tools are helpful. Auto captions are about 95% accurate when the sound is clear. The smart cut tool picks out the good parts of your video, and one-click tools like color fixing and stabilizing work well and save a lot of time.

4. Good-Looking Templates and Effects
CapCut’s templates don’t look cheap or outdated. They look modern and professional. New ones come out each week, and they cover many styles, from Instagram stories to business videos. The effects and transitions are also fun to use and help your videos stand out.

5. Fast and Smooth Performance
Even on phones or laptops that aren’t super powerful, CapCut runs well. Editing doesn’t lag much, and it exports videos quickly, especially 1080p videos, which render faster than other apps I’ve tried.

6. Updates Keep Making It Better
CapCut keeps adding useful updates. These aren’t just visual changes; they bring real improvements, like better audio tools, smarter AI, and more export options. The app is getting better over time.

What Could Be Better (Things I Didn’t Like):

1. Free Version Has Limits
The free plan is good, but not perfect. There is a watermark on exports and the higher resolutions are behind the paywall, with 4K and HDR reserved for Pro. You also do not get access to all templates. Be warned that these limits moved several times during 2026 and they change server-side without an app update, so two people on the same version can see different caps. Check your own export screen.

2. Color Editing: Still Basic
CapCut can change brightness and color a little, but it’s not good for detailed color work. It doesn’t have pro tools like color scopes or advanced color filters, so it’s not great for people who need exact color changes.

3. Media Files Are Harder to Manage in Big Projects
If you have a lot of clips, it can be hard to stay organized. There’s no tagging system, and you can’t search for files easily. You just get simple folders, which is fine for small projects but not great for big ones.

4. Sound Editing Is Too Simple
CapCut’s audio tools are okay for basic edits, but there’s no equalizer, noise remover, or compressor. If sound is really important in your project, you might need to use another app just for audio.

5. No Plugin Support
Unlike pro apps, you can’t add plugins to CapCut. That means you can’t bring in extra tools or special effects from other creators. You’re stuck with just what CapCut gives you.

6. The AI Is Bolted On, and You Pay For Its Mistakes
Most of the AI tools work, but they were added to an editor rather than built into one, and there are now so many of them that the product is harder to navigate than it used to be. Some also do not live up to the pitch: automatic B-roll and text-to-video usually need real fixing before they are usable. The part that costs money is that a generation which fails, or which ignores half of what you asked for, still consumes the full credit charge, and the retry charges you again.

7. Being Blocked From Exporting, As a Paying Subscriber
This is the one that genuinely annoyed me during testing. Several times in the last week I finished an edit, hit export, and was blocked because something in my timeline turned out to be a Pro asset. I already pay for a subscription. It was not clear at any point while I was working that the effect or the template or the font I had picked sat outside my plan, and the first I knew about it was at the end, when the work was already done. You are told to upgrade rather than told what you have. With four tiers now in play there is not enough transparency about which subscription covers what, and the moment you find out is the worst possible moment.

8. The Public Rating Is Bad, and It Is About Billing
On Trustpilot, CapCut sits at 1.2 out of 5 across 1,280 reviews, with 89% of them one star, on an unclaimed profile, checked on September 11, 2026. The themes are consistent: difficulty cancelling, charges continuing after cancellation, lost access to paid features, credits consumed by failed AI generations and support that does not respond. Worth saying that the app stores tell a different story, with CapCut around 4.6 out of 5 across more than a million ratings, so the people who use the free editor are largely happy and the people who pay and then try to leave are not. For comparison, Zebracat averages 4.8 across Trustpilot, Capterra, Google Reviews and the other platforms we are listed on.

CapCut: Who’s It Built For?

After using CapCut a lot, I’ve figured out who will like it most and who might want to try something else. Here’s what I think.

Best for:

1. Social Media Creators
CapCut is great for making short videos for apps like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. It has ready-to-use templates for vertical videos, easy size changes, and effects based on trends. It’s perfect for people who post often and want their videos to look good on different platforms.

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2. Marketing Teams and Small Business Owners
If you don’t have a video editor on your team, CapCut is a good choice. It’s not hard to learn, and you can still make videos that look professional. It also helps you keep your brand style the same in every video without needing to hire someone else.

3. Vloggers and YouTubers
If you make personal or informational videos, CapCut has all the basic tools you’ll need. Cutting clips, adding captions, and using smooth transitions is easy. It also helps speed things up with templates for intros and outros.

4. Teachers and Course Creators
If you teach or make online courses, CapCut can turn your notes or slides into nice-looking videos. The text-to-video feature helps with this, and you can also record your screen. It even makes your recordings look better automatically.

5. People Who Edit on Their Phones
CapCut works well on mobile. It’s easy to use on small screens but still powerful enough to make high-quality videos just from your phone or tablet.

Not Ideal for:

1. Professional Video Editors
CapCut doesn’t have the very advanced tools that people use for making movies or big projects. Things like detailed color correction, advanced sound editing, and full timeline control are limited.

2. People Who Need Special Visual Effects
If you work with 3D visuals or complex editing effects, CapCut won’t be enough. It’s good for simple effects but not for big visual projects.

3. People Making Detailed Tech Videos
If you make tutorials that need exact timing, complex layers, or deep audio control, CapCut might feel too simple compared to pro tools.

4. People With Poor Internet
CapCut works best with a strong internet connection. While you can use it offline, many features like templates, AI tools, and syncing need internet. If your connection is bad, some parts might not work right.

So, Is CapCut Worth It in 2026?

CapCut sits between the basic free editors and the professional suites, and it still occupies that spot better than anything else I have used. My verdict has not flipped. It has narrowed.

Here is how I would decide, based on what you are actually trying to do:

• You edit your own footage and want a great editor. Stay on CapCut. $179.99 a year is still good value for the timeline, and the auto-captions alone are worth a lot. Nothing in this review argues against that.
• You only trim, caption and post short clips. Stay on the free plan. It does that job well and you do not need Pro for it.
• You upgraded to Pro mainly for the AI features. Look at your renewal. You are paying roughly 2.3 times the 2025 price for the part of CapCut I would rank last.
• You want the video made for you, not assembled by you. This is where CapCut is the wrong shape of tool, and it is worth understanding why before you spend another year of credits on it.
• You need real colour grading or audio work. You have outgrown CapCut and probably want a dedicated editor like DaVinci Resolve.
• You want a browser-based editor with a big template library. I go through the full set in my breakdown of the best CapCut alternatives.

What I Use for AI Video Instead, and Why

I should be upfront: I work at Zebracat. You can weigh this section accordingly. I am including it because "CapCut’s AI is bolted on" is a useless criticism unless I say what the alternative actually looks like.

The difference is not the feature count. It is which way round the product was built. CapCut is an editor that gained AI tools, so the AI lives in menus beside the timeline and you are still the one assembling the video. Zebracat was built as an AI video generator, so you give it a script, a URL or just an idea and it returns a finished video with voiceover, footage and captions. There is no timeline to learn because producing the video is the product, not a feature inside an editor.

The two things that decided it for me: it publishes straight to your channels, and it learns which of your videos actually perform in your niche and feeds that back into the next one. CapCut has no answer to either, because neither is an editing problem.

Where Zebracat is the wrong choice

• There is no manual timeline editor. No keyframes, no masks, no blending modes. If you want to cut your own footage frame by frame, CapCut is better and we are not trying to replace it.
• No professional colour grading or audio mastering.
• AI-generated footage will not match a shoot you art-directed yourself.
• If your CapCut workflow is already fast and you never touch the AI features, there is honestly nothing here for you to switch to.

Zebracat pricing, checked September 11, 2026:

• Free: $0, 5 videos, 720p, 30 seconds each, no card required
• Cat Mode: $23/month billed yearly, or $39 month to month
• Super Cat: $59/month billed yearly, or $99 month to month
• Unlimited Cat: $119/month billed yearly, or $199 month to month
• Enterprise: from $599

Zebracat averages 4.8 across Trustpilot, Capterra, Google Reviews and the other platforms we are listed on.

CapCut Review 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Is CapCut Pro worth it in 2026?

It depends why you are buying it. At $179.99 a year it is still good value as a video editor, and the auto-captions are the best I have used. It is poor value if you are buying it for the AI features, which is what the February 2026 price increase paid for.

How much does CapCut Pro cost in 2026?

$19.99 a month or $179.99 a year, according to CapCut’s own comparison page. Prices vary by region, platform, taxes and promotions, and CapCut no longer publishes a pricing page.

Did CapCut raise its prices?

Yes. CapCut Pro went from $77.99 a year to $179.99 a year in February 2026, with no advance announcement and no published grandfathering policy.

Is CapCut good for editing?

Yes, and that is its real strength. It is one of the best video editors at this price. Its weak points are colour grading, audio processing, managing media on large projects, and the reliability of the AI features layered on top.

Is CapCut good for editing YouTube videos?

For short-form and standard long-form, yes. If you need precise colour work, multi-layer audio mixing or a large asset library, you will hit its limits.

Why does CapCut block my export even though I pay for Pro?

Usually because an asset in your timeline sits above your plan, such as a premium template, effect or font. CapCut does not always make that clear while you are working, so you find out at export. This happened to me repeatedly during testing on a paid plan. Check which tier covers the assets you are using before you build the edit.

Is CapCut banned in the United States?

No. The TikTok USDS joint venture closed on January 22, 2026 and covers CapCut, which is available and operating in the US. Articles saying otherwise are out of date.

Is CapCut an AI video generator?

Not really. CapCut is a video editor that has added a large number of AI features on top. The AI assists you while you assemble the video. A true AI video generator produces the finished video from a script or an idea, which is a different category of tool.

Why is CapCut’s Trustpilot rating so low?

CapCut sits at 1.2 out of 5 across 1,280 reviews on an unclaimed Trustpilot profile, checked September 11, 2026, with 89% one star. Almost all of it concerns billing: cancelling, charges after cancellation, and credits lost to failed AI generations. App store ratings are far higher, around 4.6, which suggests the editing experience is well liked and the paid subscription experience is not.

Is CapCut free?

There is a genuinely usable free plan. What it includes changed more than once during 2026, including server-side changes to export resolution and watermarking that arrive without an app update, so check your own account.