Microsoft acquired the popular web-based video editing software startup Clipchamp in September 2021. Microsoft then incorporated the Clipchamp app into Windows to make it accessible to desktop users. Whether you want to create your YouTube channel’s introduction clip, a birthday celebration, Christmas memories, or a social media ad, use Microsoft Clipchamp to complete the project in style.
Apart from an app on Windows, Clipchamp is available on the web. You can start your video project on the desktop and continue it on the Clipchamp web version on a Mac or atop Chromebook.
What is Clipchamp?
Clipchamp is a web-based video editorfounded in 2013. It’s a scaled-down version of professional solutions like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Still, Clipchamp packs enough add-ons and video editing tools to become your go-to video editor on the desktop. It’s packed with templates, filters, effects, color tweaks, audio tracks, and more. Aside from editing videos, you may create new clips using your photos, AI assistant, and templates.
Before its acquisition by the Windows maker, Clipchamp offered restrictive access to free users. Microsoft made many premium features accessible to beginners for free. If you want more features, there’s a Premium plan.
How to create a video in Clipchamp
When you launch it on the desktop, Clipchamp shows options to create a new video.
Use templates
If you want to create an Instagram post, TikTok video, Twitch stream clip, party invitation, or Facebook ad, start with a built-in Clipchamp template. It’s easier and quicker than importing your media files. Clipchamp has a rich template gallery that’s divided into several categories. You’ll surely stumble upon a relevant template to start your project.
Create a video with AI
Including AI is another neat touch that separates Clipchamp from its rivals. You can upload your media, pick a style, choose the length, and get your video ready without messing with a traditional editor.
How to edit a video in Clipchamp
If you want to start with an existing video, import it and make changes.
After importing relevant content, use the Clipchamp timeline to tweak minute details.
Record your video
Use Clipchamp’s built-in tools to record on-screen and webcam feeds to create a course or educational material. ClickRecord & createand select an option to start recording. Choose your webcam, the screen window to capture, and the built-in microphone to get started. When you finish a recording session, add the clip to your project and make changes.
Clipchamp supports text-to-speech. Type what you want to say and select language and voice to add the clip to your project. The maximum duration is limited to 10 minutes.
Editing tools in Clipchamp
Editing tools reside on the right sidebar, and you may see several options based on the selected asset.
Export your project
When satisfied with the final output, selectExportat the top and save your video as an MP4 file. Clipchamp detects gaps in your video and warns you before the export process. Clipchamp Premium users can export a video in 4K resolution. Video quality is capped at 1080p for users on a free plan.
Clipchamp pricing
Clipchamp is free to use. The free plan comes with several limitations. Upgrade to the Premium plan to remove a watermark, use premium assets, filters, and effects, and develop consistency with a brand kit across all your videos. The price starts at $12 per month.
Create a professional video in no time
Microsoft has done a commendable job unlocking many Clipchamp Pro features for free users. We expect Microsoft to incorporate more AI features (possibly Copilot) to create stunning video clips with minimal effort.
You don’t have to move your media files to the desktop to create and edit videos. The Android ecosystem has tools to perform light editing tasks on the go. Check our dedicated guide to learn thetop video editing apps on Android.
