Free editor for TikToks and Reels, with auto captions and templates.
Video & Audio
Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft's free video editor, with AI subtitles and voiceovers and no watermark.
4.0our rating
FreemiumFrom $0
Quick take
- A free editor with 1080p exports and no watermark, built into Windows 11 and available in any browser.
- AI subtitles, text-to-speech voiceovers and silence removal are included free.
- Premium (4K, premium stock and a brand kit) comes with Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99 a month, so it's worth it if you'd pay for Office anyway.
- It's a basic editor. CapCut has far more effects and AI tools for social content.
What is Microsoft Clipchamp?
Clipchamp is Microsoft's video editor. It comes built into Windows 11, runs in any browser and has an iPhone app. The free version is unusually generous: unlimited exports at 1080p with no watermark, a screen and webcam recorder, and royalty-free stock video, music and stickers.
Its AI tools cover the basics well. It writes subtitles from your audio, makes voiceovers from text in lots of voices and languages, removes silences, and cleans up audio. There are templates for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, and drag-and-drop editing that a beginner can pick up in an afternoon.
Premium adds 4K exports, premium stock, effects and a brand kit, and you get it by subscribing to Microsoft 365 Personal or Family. A work version is included in some Microsoft 365 business plans, and the fuller AI video features there need a Copilot licence.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Beginners
- Small businesses
- Teachers
- Office teams
Beginners and small businesses on Windows who want a free, simple editor without a watermark.
Key features
Free with no watermark
Export as many videos as you like at 1080p without a logo on them.
AI subtitles
Turns your audio into subtitles you can style and edit.
Text-to-speech
Type a script and pick a voice to make a voiceover in many languages.
Recorders
Record your screen, webcam and voice right in the editor.
Stock library and templates
Royalty-free video, music and stickers, with templates for each social platform.
How we rate it
4.0 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 4.5
- Features
- 3.5
- Output quality
- 3.5
- Value for money
- 5.0
- Speed & reliability
- 3.5
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Microsoft Clipchamp pricing
- Our pick
Free
$0
Most people making simple videos.
- Unlimited 1080p exports, no watermark
- AI subtitles, voiceovers and silence removal
- Free stock and filters
- Screen, webcam and voice recorder
Premium with Microsoft 365 Personal
$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr
People who also want Word, Excel and OneDrive.
- 4K exports
- Premium stock, filters and effects
- Brand kit
- Everything else in Microsoft 365 Personal
Premium with Microsoft 365 Family
$12.99/mo or $129.99/yr
Households of up to 6 people.
- Clipchamp premium features
- Microsoft 365 apps for up to 6 people
Clipchamp for work
Included in some Microsoft 365 business plans
Office teams already on Microsoft 365.
- Standard plan in eligible business licences
- Full AI video creation with a Copilot licence
Which plan should you pick?
Stay on Free unless you need 4K or premium stock. If you already pay for Microsoft 365 Personal or Family, you have Premium already.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 3 November 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Microsoft Clipchamp can slot into your week.
- 1
Quick social edits
Trim a clip, add subtitles and music, and export for Reels or TikTok without paying anything.
- 2
Training and how-to videos
Record your screen and webcam, then add a voiceover and titles.
- 3
Event slideshows
Turn photos into a slideshow with music from the stock library.
How it fits your tech stack
A good free starting point if you're on Windows. Once you want trending effects, auto captions styles or AI clipping, move to CapCut, Submagic or Descript.
Connects to
- OneDrive
- Microsoft 365
- YouTube
- TikTok
Pros and cons
Pros
- Genuinely free, with 1080p exports and no watermark
- Built into Windows 11 and runs in the browser
- Easy enough for a complete beginner
- Premium comes free with Microsoft 365 Personal and Family
Cons
- Basic next to CapCut, with fewer effects and AI tools
- Can lag on long or heavy projects
- Premium stock can't be exported on the free plan
- The business version and its AI features depend on your Microsoft 365 licence
Microsoft Clipchamp alternatives
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Clipchamp in the library, best rated first.
ElevenLabs
4.6
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TurboScribe
4.4
Best for interview and research transcripts
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Why it made the list
It's one of the few free editors with no watermark and 1080p exports, and it ships with Windows.
Microsoft Clipchamp FAQ
How much does Microsoft Clipchamp cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0. Prices checked 3 November 2026 against Microsoft Clipchamp's pricing page.
Is Microsoft Clipchamp free?
Yes, Microsoft Clipchamp has a free option. Stay on Free unless you need 4K or premium stock. If you already pay for Microsoft 365 Personal or Family, you have Premium already.
What is Microsoft Clipchamp best for?
Microsoft Clipchamp is best for free editing with no watermark, simple social videos and slideshows and screen and webcam recordings. Beginners and small businesses on Windows who want a free, simple editor without a watermark.
What are the best Microsoft Clipchamp alternatives?
The closest alternatives are ElevenLabs, Screen Studio, TurboScribe and Adobe Podcast. ElevenLabs is best for video voiceovers.
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