Clips is a mobile
video editing software
Video editing software, or a video editor is software used performing the post-production video editing of digital video sequences on a non-linear editing system. It has replaced traditional flatbed celluloid film editing tools and analog video ...
application created by
Apple Inc. It was released onto the iOS
App Store
An App Store (or app marketplace) is a type of digital distribution platform for computer software called applications, often in a mobile context. Apps provide a specific set of functions which, by definition, do not include the running of the c ...
on April 6, 2017,
for free. Initially, it was only available on 64-bit devices running
iOS 10.3 or later; as of version 3.1.3, it requires
iOS 16.0 or later. Apple describes it as an app for "making and sharing fun videos with text, effects, graphics, and more.".
Features
After launching of the app, the user sees the view of the
front-facing camera
A front-facing camera, commonly known as a selfie camera, is a common feature of cameras, mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and some handheld video game consoles. While stand-alone cameras face forward, away from the operator, ...
. The app allows the user to create a new clip by tapping on a red record button,
or use photos or videos from the device's photo library.
Once a clip is recorded, it can be added to a project timeline shown at the bottom of the screen. The user can share their project on
social media
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platforms.
The user can also add filters and effects to the project.
"Live Titles" (available in several styles
) can also be created by dictating to the device.
See also
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iMovie
iMovie (known at times as iMovie HD) is a preinstalled video editing application developed by Apple Inc. for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.
It was originally released in 1999 as a Mac OS 8 application bundled with the first FireWire-ena ...
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List of photo and video apps
References
{{Video editors
Video editing software
IOS software
IOS-based software made by Apple Inc.
2017 software