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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

CapCut's online editor could not be used from Syria: an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website. The mobile and computer apps were not tested.

Landing pageFails

Opening capcut.com from Syria on desktop showed only a bare "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

Sign-up on the website was not reachable from Syria because an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website.

Sign-inFails

Sign-in on the website was not reachable from Syria because an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

One-time codes on the website were not reachable from Syria because an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website.

PaymentFails

Payment on the website was not reachable from Syria because an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading on the website was not reachable from Syria because an "Unavailable For Legal Reasons" page replaced the whole capcut.com website.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team asked ByteDance to review CapCut's restriction in February 2026, and a community volunteer wrote to ByteDance again in September 2026, with no response so far.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to ByteDance's ethics address asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, setting out the end of the US sanctions programme, the rescinded terrorism designation and the export-control relief that now applies.

What works instead

Until CapCut is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

Shotcut

Available

Runway

Usable

Final Cut Pro

Usable

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If you're experiencing issues accessing CapCut in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, CapCut is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting CapCut directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.