Overview
The following features were assessed for Clipchamp, namely video editing, AI-powered features, recording, audio, subtitles, voice, templates, and exporting. The blend of conventional tools and readily available AI tools is what gives Clipchamp an edge, especially for beginners and novice users.
What it does well
- Excellent free editing experience
- Unlimited watermark-free 1080p exports
- Useful AI video and audio tools
- Simple interface that is easy to learn
- Built-in screen and webcam recording
- Strong selection of templates and stock media
Where it could improve
As far as the free version can be used for 1080p, you will have to be a member of Microsoft 365 for 4K exporting and stock videos. Clipchamp will be not enough for those editing teams who work on complicated projects.
Verdict
Certainly Clipchamp is worthy to be included in our recommended list of AI-based video editing tools. Clipchamp offers a wide range of benefits, including a very generous free version, AI editing abilities, recording capabilities, templates, and most importantly, no watermarks in exported videos.
Overview
Clipchamp is Microsoft's browser-based video editor designed to make video creation accessible to beginners, creators, educators, and businesses. It combines traditional editing tools with AI-powered features such as automatic video composition, AI subtitles, text-to-speech voiceovers, silence removal, and background-noise reduction.
Pricing: Free plan available with unlimited video exports up to 1080p HD and no watermark. Premium features are included with Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, including 4K UHD exports, premium stock assets, and the brand kit.
Key Features
- AI Video Editing
- AI Auto Compose
- AI Subtitles
- AI Voiceover
- AI Text to Speech
- AI Silence Removal
- AI Noise Removal
- Video Editing
- Screen Recording
- Webcam Recording
- Voice Recording
- Video Templates
- Royalty-Free Stock Media
- Green Screen
- Video Filters
- Audio Editing
- Background Removal
Pros
- Includes subtitles, voiceovers, auto-compose, and audio cleanup
- Provides a surprisingly capable free editing experience
- Supports screen, webcam, and audio recording
- Large collection of templates for social and professional videos
- Designed to be accessible to beginners
- Free exports do not include a Clipchamp watermark
- Works with Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
Cons
- 4K export requires premium access
- Full brand-kit functionality is a premium feature
- Free exports are limited to 1080p
- Premium stock content requires a paid subscription
- Advanced editors may need more sophisticated tools