How to Install CapCut on a Steam Deck

If you currently own a Steam Deck and have it set up with a dual boot Windows 10 or 11 operating system you can actually use it for a lot more things than just gaming. With a simple dock, it's basically a fully fledged laptop capable of anything you can do on a PC, including creative things like video editing and even using Photoshop. If you haven't configured your Steam Deck to dual boot to Windows this guide will show you how as well as how to install and use CapCut.

Steam Deck Specifications: What Makes It Capable for Video Editing?

For the price, Steam Deck rivals a lot of entry and even mid range laptops so it can quite easily run video edting tools like CapCut and even Davinci Resolve. But you will need a dock.

While the core specs are good, it's useless without a couple of other things listed below.

What You Need to Install CapCut on Steam Deck

If you haven’t installed Windows 11 on your Steam Deck yet, it’s the first step. SteamOS is based on Linux, and while you could install CapCut on it using emulators or compatibility layers, it’s far easier and more reliable to work directly within Windows. Fortunately, installing Windows on your Steam Deck is a fairly straightforward process. Check out our guide to dual-booting Windows on the Steam Deck to get started.

Installing CapCut on Your Steam Deck (with Windows 11)

Once you’ve booted into Windows 11 on your Steam Deck, the process to install CapCut is much like installing it on any other Windows device. Here's how you can do it:

Optimizing CapCut for the Best Experience

As CapCut doesn't really have much behind the scenes (compared to Davinci Resolve and Premiere Pro) it will automatically configure itself to work on most Windows devices, including your Steam Deck. There isn’t much manual tweaking required to get it up and running. However, one thing to keep in mind is that the Steam Deck’s built-in controls, touchpads and buttons aren’t optimized for video editing. This is why using a dock is pretty much non negotiable. With a mouse and keyboard setup, you’ll be able to have the full PC experience.

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