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Why Does Free Clipchamp Ask Me to Pay? How to Fix and Export
Question details
The user is attempting to export a video using the free tier of Clipchamp but is unexpectedly prompted to pay for a subscription.
- Product
- Microsoft Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Exporting a completed video project from the Clipchamp timeline.
- Observed behavior
- The application displays a payment prompt or restricts the export process because premium stock media, templates, or effects are detected in the project timeline.
Ensure your video project only utilizes free-tier assets before attempting to export. Check your timeline and media library for any elements marked with a premium diamond icon.
Identify and Replace Premium Assets in Your Timeline
Remove any premium stock media, effects, or templates from your project and replace them with free alternatives to export without paying.
The free version of Microsoft Clipchamp allows unlimited watermark-free exports up to 1080p resolution. However, if you add premium assets to your project, the software will require a paid subscription to export.
You can easily resolve this by swapping out the premium elements for items available in the free library.
Review your project timeline and look for clips, audio tracks, filters, or templates that feature a small diamond icon, which indicates it is a premium asset.
Select the identified premium elements on your timeline and press the Delete key to remove them from your project.
Navigate to the stock media or effects library on the left sidebar. Apply the 'Free' filter, then drag and drop free assets into your timeline to replace the ones you removed.
Click the 'Export' button in the top right corner and select a resolution up to 1080p HD. The video will now export without prompting you to pay.
Upgrade to a Clipchamp Premium Subscription
If your project relies heavily on premium templates, effects, or stock media that you do not wish to replace, upgrading is required to proceed with the export.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the free version of Clipchamp leave a watermark on my videos?
No, the free version of Clipchamp supports unlimited watermark-free exports, provided you do not use premium assets and limit your export resolution to 1080p.
What is the maximum export resolution for free Clipchamp users?
Free tier users can export videos in up to 1080p HD resolution. Exporting in 4K resolution requires a premium subscription.
How do I know if an effect or stock media is premium in Clipchamp?
Premium assets and features in Clipchamp are marked with a small diamond icon. Hovering over these elements in the library or timeline will also indicate that a premium subscription is required.
Can I use my own uploaded media in the free version?
Yes, you can upload and edit as many of your own audio, video, and image files as you like in the free version without triggering a payment prompt.
