Clipchamp

Key Features

• AI-Powered “Auto-Compose”: Clipchamp leverages Microsoft AI to help users get started instantly. By selecting a set of photos and videos, the AI can automatically suggest a curated video with transitions, music, and an appropriate pacing style, significantly reducing the “blank canvas” frustration.
• Text-to-Speech & Smart Captions: Users can generate professional-sounding voiceovers in over 80 languages using high-quality AI voices. Additionally, the Auto-captioning feature uses speech recognition to generate accurate, editable subtitles, ensuring videos are accessible and social-media-ready in seconds.
• Screen and Webcam Recording: Built-in tools allow users to capture their screen, webcam, or both simultaneously. This is particularly effective for creating software tutorials, training videos, or “talking head” presentations for corporate communication.
• Advanced “Silence Remover”: One of Clipchamp’s standout AI utilities is the ability to automatically detect and remove awkward pauses and silences from voiceovers or video clips, ensuring a tight, professional flow to the final edit.

Company Background

Originally founded in Brisbane, Australia, in 2013, Clipchamp began as a browser-based tool focused on video compression and conversion. Its innovative approach to processing video directly in the browser, rather than uploading heavy files to a server, caught the attention of tech giants. In September 2021, Microsoft acquired Clipchamp, officially making it the successor to the classic Windows Movie Maker. Today, it serves as the cornerstone of Microsoft’s video strategy, bridging the gap between basic editing and complex production for millions of Windows users and Microsoft 365 subscribers.

User Experience

The Clipchamp user experience is defined by accessibility. While traditional editors like Premiere Pro can be intimidating, Clipchamp utilizes a familiar, intuitive timeline.

• Drag-and-Drop Editing: Importing media and layering assets (text, music, overlays) is entirely visual, requiring no technical background.
• Template-First Design: A massive library of customizable templates for YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn allows users to create high-engagement content by simply swapping out assets.
• Instant Preview: The web-app architecture allows for real-time previews of effects and filters, providing immediate feedback on creative decisions.

Integrations

Clipchamp is designed to fit seamlessly into existing workflows, particularly for those within the Microsoft environment.

• Microsoft 365: Direct integration with OneDrive allows for seamless content backup and cross-device editing.
• Collaboration Tools: Exported videos can be shared directly to Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or SharePoint for internal distribution.
• Social Platforms: Users can publish directly to YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, or save files to Google Drive and Dropbox for further sharing.
• Gaming: Integrated with Xbox, allowing gamers to easily pull their recorded clips into the editor for highlights and montages.

Cost: Flexible Plans for Every User

Clipchamp follows a “Freemium” model that caters to both casual creators and business professionals.

Plan	Price	Key Features
Free Plan	$0/mo	Unlimited watermark-free exports (up to 1080p), basic editing tools, and free stock library.
Premium Plan	~$11.99/mo	4K UHD exports, Brand Kit (logos/colors), premium stock assets, and content backup.
Microsoft 365	Included	Premium features are included in Personal and Family subscriptions at no extra cost.

For business users, Clipchamp is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Standard licenses, providing enterprise-grade security and the ability to use “Company Brand Kits” to ensure all internal communications remain on-brand.

In summary, Microsoft Clipchamp is a user-friendly, browser-based video editor integrated directly into Windows 11 and Microsoft 365. Designed to bridge the gap between basic trimming and complex production, it utilizes AI to automate tasks like generating subtitles, removing awkward silences, and even auto-composing entire videos from raw footage. It is the primary creative tool for “everyday” editors, offering a professional-grade timeline with the simplicity of drag-and-drop.