Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Microsoft Clipchamp hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Clipchamp is a video editor from Microsoft. It comes with Windows 11 and also runs in a web browser, with a simple timeline, templates and stock footage. Its AI features include automatic captions and text to speech voice-overs in many voices and languages.
It suits people making social videos, presentations and simple promotional clips without learning professional software.
Why use it
- Free to use, with no watermark on your exports.
- Automatic captions in a few clicks.
- Text to speech voice-overs when you don’t want to record your own voice.
- It is already installed on many Windows computers.
How it works
- Open Clipchamp on Windows, or go to clipchamp.com, and sign in with a Microsoft account.
- Start from a template or a blank project, and add your clips.
- Trim and arrange them on the timeline.
- Add automatic captions or an AI voice-over.
- Export the video in the size you need.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Made for beginners: a simple timeline and templates, which is why we rate it Beginner.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. Free to use, with exports up to full HD and no watermark. Premium features, such as 4K exports, premium stock footage and a brand kit, come with Microsoft 365 Personal and Family, or as a Clipchamp subscription.
Prices change often, so check Microsoft Clipchamp’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Check automatic captions before you publish: names and specialist words go wrong.
- The versions for work and personal accounts differ, which can confuse.
Your data
Your projects are tied to your Microsoft account. Check Microsoft’s privacy settings for how your content is used, especially on a work account.
We haven’t confirmed that Microsoft Clipchamp can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.