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Can Clipchamp Store Temporary Project Files on Another Drive?
Question details
The user wants to know if it is possible to change the storage location for Clipchamp's temporary project files and cache to a non-system drive to save space.
- Product
- Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Managing storage space when working on large video projects with limited capacity on the primary system drive (C:).
- Observed behavior
- Clipchamp automatically saves large application data, cache, and active project files to the default system drive without offering an in-app setting to change this directory path.
Check your current system drive (C:) storage space and ensure you have saved any active video edits before attempting to clear application cache or data.
Understanding Clipchamp Storage Limitations and Providing Feedback
Currently, Clipchamp does not offer a native setting to move cache files to another drive. Here is how you can manage the storage limitation and request a feature update from Microsoft.
Clipchamp is a UWP application distributed through the Microsoft Store. By design, its default application and cache path are locked to the system drive (usually C:).
Because there is no built-in option to relocate these temporary files, large video projects can quickly consume your remaining SSD storage. You will need to manage your active projects carefully or request a feature change from the developers.
Open Windows File Explorer and regularly check the available free space on your C: drive to see how much room Clipchamp is consuming during large video projects.
Finish and export your active projects, then remove unused source videos from your Clipchamp media bin to help free up local cache space.
Visit the Microsoft feedback portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/178ad7ce-82bc-ee11-9079-00224827362a to officially request a custom cache storage location feature for Clipchamp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Microsoft Store version of Clipchamp store its cache?
By default, Clipchamp stores its application data and temporary cache in the hidden AppData folder on your primary system drive (usually the C: drive).
Can I use symbolic links to move the Clipchamp cache folder?
While advanced Windows users sometimes use symbolic links (mklink) to redirect specific AppData folders to a secondary drive, this is not officially supported by Clipchamp and may cause application instability or export failures.
Does installing Clipchamp on a secondary drive fix the cache issue?
No. Even if you choose to install the application itself on a secondary drive via Windows Settings, UWP applications like Clipchamp will typically continue to store user profile data and cache files on the primary system drive.
