Clipchamp, the best tool for editing videos

  • Clipchamp is an easy-to-use online video editor developed by an Australian team and acquired by Microsoft in 2021.
  • It offers a wide variety of functions, including subtitles, special effects and simultaneous screen and camera capture.
  • It features free customizable templates and a library of royalty-free media assets.
  • The basic version is free, but there is a paid option with additional features and project support.

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There are countless programs and applications specialized in video editing. One of the latest proposals that have reached the market is Clipchamp. What is special about this resource and why should we pay attention to it? The reasons are multiple and varied, as we will explain below, although above all its ease of use stands out.

Taking into account that nowadays video has become a powerful medium to transmit ideas and experiences, it is almost mandatory to have a good editor. A tool capable of modeling our videos so that they have an attractive shape and interesting content. The perfect formula to transmit better and reach more people.

What is Clipchamp?

We could say that Clipchamp is just another video editor, although that would be giving incomplete information. This is an online service that allows the user Import any video for editing. It also works with images and audio files.

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This application was developed more than a decade ago by a team of Australian developers, although it was in 2021, when it was acquired by Microsoft, when it received the definitive boost that has made it now available to anyone.

Currently, it comes as a default application within Windows 11. If we use another version of the Microsoft operating system, we can try everything it can offer us from its official website. In this way we will discover how easy it is to use Clipchamp and the large number of things that can be done with this tool.

It should be noted that Microsoft's confidence in this product is total. It is not by chance that he decided do without the classic MovieMaker to make it your official video editor.

Very easy to use

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In all likelihood, this is one of the most advantageous features of working with Clipchamp: its simple handling. Forget about those complex video editors, with cluttered interfaces and complicated processes. Here everything is greatly simplified, but always with an eye toward offering a better user experience.

The interface is very simple. All basic editing options are visible, very accessible. With them we will be able to crop, apply filters, adjust the brightness or color, etc. Regarding creation, Clipchamp has a Intuitive and assistive AI to create videos.

Furthermore, since it is an online application, we save the process of downloading and installing the software on our computer. All we have to do is open Clipchamp in the browser and we can start using it.

Many and varied functions

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Beyond the basics, Clipchamp offers many other features that we don't always find available in other video editors, such as put subtitles, insert all kinds of special effects or convert text to speech.

We also find a varied selection of transitions. The user himself has the possibility of creating his own, in a personalized way. Along with this, we must mention a quite striking function: the ability to capture the screen and webcam simultaneously.

The most expert users in video editing tasks will also find a series of advanced functions such as changing the background or adjusting the video speed. We must also mention the chroma key or green screen, as well as the slow motion tool.

Free templates and variety of formats

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Particularly interesting is the catalog of free video templates that the tool offers to users. These templates are actually videos already made with predetermined styles, but they allow a certain degree of customization to the users who use them. It must be said that these templates are designed to achieve a perfect integration with platforms like Instagram or TikTok.

To assist us in this type of task, in addition to these impressive templates, Clipchamp incorporates numerous stock images, music and sound effects, all of them royalty-free to be used freely. An extensive library at our disposal.

Finally, it should be noted that Clipchamp supports a wide range of input formats (AVI, JPG, MOV, MP3, MP4, PNG...).

Conclusions

There are two additional aspects to consider about this tool that can serve to conclude Clipchamp as one of the best video editors that exist today.

First of all, there is the question of to maximise security and your enjoyment.. The website is totally reliable, with total protection (if this exists) of the information and personal data of its users and their creations. On the other hand, it is a free tool, although only relatively. Actually, only the basic version is free, which includes a resolution of up to 1080 HD, unlimited exports without watermarks and free use of Clipchamp's audio, image and video bank. Those who want more can opt for the paid version, called "Essentials" (costs 11,99 euros), with all the functions included and the possibility of obtaining a backup copy.

All in all, it gives us a very interesting tool for editing videos. The best? Maybe.


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