Create

Help articles and FAQs for the Clipchamp Create online video editor

73 articles in this collection
Written by Mark, Tobias, Byron and 9 others

Getting Started

How do I edit a video in Clipchamp?

A how-to to get you started with Clipchamp Create's video editing tools

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

What is Clipchamp Create?

A free in-browser video editing platform designed to make video creation accessible for everyone

Written by Alex
Updated over a week ago

Make sure Create works well for you

9 steps you can take to ensure Create performs well on your computer

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Signing up to Create

How to sign up for a new free account to use our online video editor

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Starting a new project

How to open a new project in the Create video editor

Written by David
Updated over a week ago

What are the Create paid plans and how do they work?

How the Creator, Business and Business Platinum Plans work and how they differ from the Free Plan

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

What aspect ratio should I choose?

Information about video dimensions and the different aspect ratios available in the Create video editor

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Adding Media

Adding videos to your project

How to add a video to your Clipchamp Create project from your computer

Written by Soeren
Updated over a week ago

Working with the timeline

How to add video, audio or images to the timeline of your Create project, zoom in and out, use different tracks and play back your video

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Adding audio or music to your project

How to add your own music, sound effects and other audio clips to a video in Create

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Adding images to your project

How to add a picture, still image or photo (e.g. a jpg or png file) to your Create project

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Deleting media from your project

How to delete video, image, title and audio clips from your Create timeline and media library

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

How to record a webcam video

Recording a video with your webcam in the Clipchamp Create editor

Written by Mark
Updated over a week ago

Adding stock videos

How to add stock footage and graphics to your Create project

Written by David
Updated over a week ago

Adding stock music and audio

How to add stock music or sound effects to a Create project

Written by David
Updated over a week ago

How to do a screen recording

Recording your computer screen in the Clipchamp video editor

Written by Mark
Updated over a week ago

Editing Features

Trimming a video, audio or image clip

How to trim videos and other media using the Create video editor

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Splitting or cutting video and audio clips

How to split videos or other media clips in the timeline of your Create project

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Cropping videos or images

How to crop / resize your video or image clips using Clipchamp

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Flipping videos vertically or horizontally

How to flip a video or image in the Create video editor

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Speeding up or slowing down a video

How to speed up or add a slow motion effect to a video in the Create video editor

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Adding filters

How to add a colour, noise, blur, blur fill, black & white, motion zoom or other filter to a video in Clipchamp video editor

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Rotating videos or images

How to rotate a video or still image 90 or 180 degrees in the Create editor

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

How to add transitions and fades

How to add a cross-dissolve, wipe or other transition between videos, or fade in and out of video and audio clips

Written by Mark
Updated over a week ago

How to brighten or darken a video

Adjusting the exposure and contrast of videos and images in Create

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

How to change the color of a video

Changing the color and saturation of a video or image in the Create editor

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Adding black or colour to the timeline

How to add black, white or coloured background clips to your video in the Create video editor

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Adding titles and text to your videos

How to add and edit text in your Clipchamp Create video projects

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

How to use picture-in-picture

Adding a photo or video on top of another clip creates a picture-in-picture effect in your editing project.

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Changing the volume of a video or audio clip

How to turn down or mute the volume of a video in the Create video editor

Written by Mark
Updated over a week ago

How to do chroma key compositing

Using green screen / chromakey effects in your video editing projects

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

Keyboard shortcuts for Create

A list of key commands that can be used in the Create video editor

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Saving and Exporting

Saving your project

Information about saving your Clipchamp Create video projects while you're working on them

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Exporting your video

How to download a video from the Create video editor and save it to your computer

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Can I upload my video directly to YouTube?

How to upload your edited video files directly to YouTube from Clipchamp

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Sharing a video from Create

How to embed or share a link to a video you've exported from Clipchamp's video editor

Written by Soeren
Updated over a week ago

Closing or deleting a project

How to exit a Clipchamp Create project and return to the projects screen, or delete a project entirely

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Troubleshooting

Exporting from Create - troubleshooting

How to troubleshoot if your Create project is slow to export or gets stuck while exporting

Written by Soeren
Updated over a week ago

Failed video export after once-off purchase

Suggestions for what to do if a video export failed that you paid a one-off charge for (not a subscription).

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Why is my hardware unsupported?

Clipchamp Create hardware requirements and tips for what to do if you see a message saying your hardware is not supported

Written by Mark
Updated over a week ago

What to do if your Create project or assets aren't loading

Troubleshooting if your media files don't load, show a sad face, or "assembling pixels" "loading your assets" or "0%" appears for too long

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

What to do if your iPhone videos are slow to import into Clipchamp

Explanation and troubleshooting suggestions

Written by Roger
Updated over a week ago

How do I get rid of blank space at the end of my video?

What to do if you have black space appearing after your video in the Clipchamp Create editor

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

Why have I lost changes to my project?

What to do if parts of your project have disappeared or you are seeing an older version of your project.

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

FAQ

Why do I need to relink my files?

Information about re-linking files when opening existing Create projects

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Can I mute, delete or separate the audio from a video?

Information about removing, muting or replacing the sound of a video in Create

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Can I add special effects in Create?

How to add an effect to a video in the Create editor

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Can I add a logo to a video?

Is it possible to place a logo or png image on top of a video in the Create video editor?

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

How do I combine videos?

How to join multiple videos together and turn them into one video using Clipchamp Create

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

How do I undo or redo actions?

How to undo changes you have made to your Create project.

Written by David
Updated over a week ago

Logging in and out of Create

How to log in and log out of the Create video editor

Written by Soeren
Updated over a week ago

How do I add end credits to a video?

Is it possible to add rolling credits, opening credits or closing credits to a Create project?

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Can I remove elements from a video?

Can I delete parts of a video, or remove elements like logos and titles, using Clipchamp Create?

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Using the Create video editor on a Chromebook

How to add media to and export your Create project on a Chromebook

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

What format is my video exported in?

Information about the format, frame rate, quality and resolution of videos exported from Create

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

How to copy and paste in Create

Copying, pasting or duplicating a video, image or audio clip in the timeline of a Create project

Written by David
Updated over a week ago

Can I save different versions of my project?

How to duplicate video projects in the Create editor

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

How do I change the aspect ratio of my video?

How to change the dimensions (format) of your Create project or create a copy of your video in another aspect ratio

Written by Matthew
Updated over a week ago

Can I add stock videos and music?

About using stock footage and audio in the Create video editor, and the associated license and conditions of use

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

Can I add files from Google Drive to my Create project?

Importing videos or other media from Google Drive into your Create Project

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Can I add media files from Dropbox?

Importing videos and other media from your Dropbox library into your Clipchamp Create projects

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

Why does Clipchamp ask to store files on my device?

Why do I have to click block or allow in a popup saying Clipchamp wants to store files on this device?

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

Can I share my project with other people so they can work on it?

Collaborating remotely with other Create users or team members when editing projects

Written by Byron
Updated over a week ago

Can I work on my Create project on a different computer?

How to work on a video editing project on another computer

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Is there a maximum project length?

What is the recommended project duration for the Create editor?

Written by Timo
Updated over a week ago

How do I select multiple clips at once?

How to select and copy or delete a group of clips at the same time in the Create editor

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Why does my video get a copyright warning on Facebook / Instagram / YouTube?

What to do if a video you made with Create gets blocked by Facebook or Instagram due to a content rights claim or warning

Written by Anna
Updated over a week ago

Can I add GIFs to my videos?

About the GIPHY library and adding .gif images to video editing projects

Written by Caitlin
Updated over a week ago

How do I enable my webcam for recording?

Allowing or blocking access to your computer's webcam and microphone for video recording in Clipchamp

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

How to use an external microphone or webcam

Recording with an external mic or camera in the Clipchamp Create editor

Written by Soeren
Updated over a week ago

Can I change the language of the editor?

Language settings of the Clipchamp Create video editor

Written by Tobias
Updated over a week ago

Can I add a voiceover?

About adding voiceovers to your Clipchamp editing projects

Written by Stasia
Updated over a week ago

Does Clipchamp have an offer to help people affected by Covid19?

About Clipchamp's Covid-19 free upgrade coupon

Written by Alex
Updated over a week ago