During Ramadan, when the days can blur between self-reflection, meal prep, work and family time, there are moments that deserve to be remembered. The laughter around the iftar table, the quiet whispers before dawn, the gentle smiles shared with family and friends – each a memory you’ll want to hold onto.

With CapCut, you can transform your photos and videos of these moments into stunning stories in minutes. From auto edits to awesome effects, superb pre-made templates and fancy filters, the app’s features can preserve all the best bits.

Try these tips to turn your memories into clips you’ll cherish forever.

Before you start editing, choose a theme for your moment. Want to create a cosy mood with warm, softly hued filters? Perhaps you’re after a brighter, livelier feel. Whatever direction you decide, a theme will give you a clear focus that will guide your creation.

Try this: CapCut’s AutoCut and Templates features can help you achieve beautiful, themed results really quickly. To use them, tap AutoCut on the Edit tab, or tap the Templates tab, then select the footage you’d like to use from your Photos. Both tools can pull them together into a synced clip with snappy transitions and music in a matter of minutes.

Music is the emotional pulse of your story, and the right track can instantly set the mood and reinforce your theme. For a calm ambience, for example, a soft instrumental creates stillness. For joyful family gatherings, fun, acoustic songs add energy and connection. When your music aligns with your theme, every clip feels more emotive.

Try this: Want to change the audio the app’s automatically suggested? Tap Audio on the tab at the bottom of the screen to browse a list of songs and melodies, or tap Sounds to go more granular. CapCut will take care of the rest by syncing your footage and transitions with your selected audio.

Small details can really bring your story to life. A simple line of text or a subtle lens flare can add context and extra magic to your moments – making them feel more expressive and memorable.

Try this: Head to Edit to perfect your footage. You can rearrange the order of each clip by pressing and holding it, then dragging and dropping it into the desired position. Once the order is set, enhance your edits by adding Effects. Light, for example, adds warmth, making it the ideal pairing for candlelit tables or evening gatherings. Sparkle, meanwhile, softens backgrounds, creating a dreamy, festive atmosphere – great for a games night or family get-together.

Ready to review and then share your edit? Take a moment to inspect and fine-tune it – you may realise it could use some additional text or a final adjustment to the music.

Try this: Adding text in a font style that matches the rest of the aesthetic can give your story a personal touch. Tap Text to experiment with the font options or to add an animation to your text. To give your audio a more professional feel, tap the music bar, then Fade to smooth out the transitions at the start and the end of your clip.