Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android

Microsoft has over 70 Android apps, but Clipchamp is only available for iOS when it comes to mobile devices.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

What you need to know

Video editorClipchampcomes preinstalled on all Windows 11 PCs, but it also has an iOS app. Having an iPhone is the only way to use Clipchamp on a mobile device, since there isn’t an Android version of Clipchamp yet. Microsoft rolled out a major update to Clipchamp on iOS recently that includes a refreshed design, AI features, and a larger library of stock audio and video.

Clipchamp on iOS is now up toversion 2.0.14. That jump in version number is significant as it pushes the app past the 2.0 landmark. Oddly, Microsoft made Clipchamp 2.0 before releasing Clipchamp 1.0 for Android. In fact, there is no version of Clipchamp for Android devices whatsoever, even in beta.

But for Clipchamp fans and users with iOS devices, it’s time to update the app. A refreshed design makes it easier to edit videos on mobile devices. The update also adds new templates based on trends, more transitions, and increases the number of video effects available. Smart reframe lets you crop landscape footage into portrait orientation while tracking a subject and the app now supports recording voiceovers directly within the app.

I’ll have to grab Clipchamp on an iPhone to know this for sure but based on the feature list and screenshots of the update, the app looks like a solid choice for making videos for Instagram, TikTok, or other social media sites.

🎒The best Back to School deals📝

Where is Clipchamp for Android?

In the FAQ section at the bottom of theClipchamp pageabout its mobile app, there’s a question regarding if Clipchamp is available for Android. The page states, “no, the Clipchamp mobile app currently works on iOS only. Stay tuned.” There’s just one problem, the page has said that sinceat leastMarch 2022, according to archived versions of the side saved by theWayback Machine. That’s a long time to stay tuned.

It’s not as if Clipchamp on iOS is built for tablets and Microsoft decided to focus on the iPad over the middling group of Android tablets that crowd the market. Clipchamp is very much optimized on iOS for a mobile device, especially now. Its interface has been changed to fit into the portrait orientation of a phone and I don’t see any reason that the layout couldn’t be reused on Android.

Of course, actually coding the app is different than designing it, but Microsoft has over 70 apps available for Android phones. I’m sure they could make Clipchamp for Android if it were a priority. As far as I know, there isn’t even a public-facing beta for an Android version of Clipchamp.

Get the Windows Central Newsletter

All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.

Clipchamp version 2.0.14: What’s new

Clipchamp Premium |was $11.99 per monthnow $9.99 per month

Clipchamp is a video editor with a low learning curve, but it has enough features for more complex edits. You can use the app for free, but you’ll be limited to 1080p exports. The free version supports a new text to speech feature, multi-layer editing, and several other tools. A Premium plan supports 4K videos, a brand kit, and more.

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.