It also covers alternative ways to edit videos in Windows 11.

How to Use Clipchamp in Windows 11

Clipchamp is a free video editor from Microsoft.

To use all of Clipchamp’s features, you must upgrade to premium a subscription.

‘Create a new video’ highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

Open Clipchamp, orinstall Clipchamp from Microsoft Storeif you don’t have it.

SelectCreate a new videoto get started.

Once you’ve uploaded your media, click and drag the file(s) into the timeline.

‘Import media’ highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

On the left side, select theTemplatestab to see helpful built-in templates for various social media platforms.

There are also built-in sound effects, music, stock images, and more.

you could also delete and copy tracks.

Arrow pointing from Media previews to the timeline in Clipchamp

To highlight multiple tracks, hold downShiftas you make your selection.

Select a track to see relevant options off to the right.

For example, you’re free to chooseEffectsorFiltersto apply those things.

Editing tool bar and timeline with video and audio highlighted in Clipchamp

Press one to apply it to the selection.

Before you save and export your video, give it a unique title.

Select thename boxabove the preview window to rename the project.

‘Templates’ tab highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

SelectExport, then choose an output quality to begin creating your video.

For 4K videos, you must have a Clipchamp premium subscription.

Watch as your video is created in real-time.

Snip tool highlighted in Clipchamp

Your video will continue exporting while you work.

Once your video is ready, selectOpen filein the pop-up notification box to view it right now.

Otherwise, chooseSave to your box, or one of the other save/upload options.

The formatting bar highlighted on the right side of Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

Open thePhotosapp from the Start menu.

SelectNew video projectand give your video a name.

SelectAddto import video or image files into your project.

Project title highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

Click and drag the media onto the storyboard.

Use the toolbar under the preview window to add text, apply filters, and more.

you might rearrange the storyboard order by clicking and dragging.

‘Export’ highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

When you’re satisfied, selectFinish videoin the upper-right corner.

Use the Camera app torecord videos with your webcamin Windows.

Alternatively, use a third-party app like VLC Media Player.

‘Keep editing’ and save/share options highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

‘Save to your computer’ and ‘Open file’ links highlighted in Clipchamp on a PC running Windows 11.

Photos app highlighted in the Windows 11 Start Menu

Video Editor highlighted in the Windows Photos app

New video project highlighted in Windows Photos

Add + highlighted in the Windows Photos video editor

Arrow pointing from video preview windows to the project timeline in the Windows Photo video editor

Video editing toolbar and Finish video highlighted in the Windows Photo video editor