Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a web-based video editor owned by Microsoft that offers an intuitive timeline editor, templates, stock media, and AI features—all in your browser. Integrated with Microsoft 365, Clipchamp provides professional editing capabilities without software downloads, making it ideal for business users, content creators, and anyone needing quick video creation with desktop-editor-like control.

Best For

Microsoft 365 users, business professionals, educators, and content creators needing accessible video editing for presentations, social media, training videos, and marketing content. Ideal for teams already using Microsoft tools, creators making YouTube videos or Instagram content, and anyone wanting free desktop-quality editing without complex software.

Perfect for creating business presentations with video, social media clips, screen recordings with webcam overlay, video resumes, educational content, event recaps, marketing videos, and internal communications—especially when collaborating within Microsoft's ecosystem.

Key Features

What's included in the free version?
Full timeline editor with unlimited tracks, 1080p export (no watermark!), templates, basic stock media, screen recording, webcam recording, text-to-speech, auto-captions, transitions, filters, and effects. It's genuinely full-featured for free—rare in video editing.

How does Microsoft 365 integration work?
Save projects to OneDrive for cloud access and collaboration. Import media directly from OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint. Export videos back to OneDrive or SharePoint. For Microsoft 365 subscribers, this creates a seamless workflow within your existing toolset.

What AI features does Clipchamp offer?
AI-powered auto-captions (80+ languages), text-to-speech voiceovers with natural voices, background noise removal, beat-based editing that syncs cuts to music rhythm, and AI-suggested edits based on your content type and goal.

Can I do screen recording with webcam overlay?
Yes. Record screen, webcam, or both simultaneously—perfect for tutorials, presentations, demos, or video calls. Add the recording directly to your timeline for editing with the same tools you'd use for any video.

Pricing & Plans

Free: 1080p export, no watermark, unlimited projects

• Basic templates and stock media
• All editing features, AI tools included

Microsoft 365 Premium: Included with Microsoft 365 subscription

• Premium filters, effects, and templates
• Brand kit, extended stock library
• Cloud storage via OneDrive

Clipchamp Essentials: $11.99/month (standalone)

• Premium features without Microsoft 365 subscription

Getting Started

1. Go to clipchamp.com or open from Windows 11 (pre-installed)
2. Sign in with Microsoft account (free account works)
3. Import media or use stock library
4. Edit on timeline with drag-and-drop
5. Export 1080p video (no watermark)

Limitations

• Premium features (advanced filters, effects) require paid plan
• Stock media library smaller than specialized stock sites
• Browser-based can be slower than native apps for complex projects
• 4K export requires paid plan (free is 1080p max)
• Some advanced features (motion tracking, advanced color grading) not available