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How to Change Clipchamp Storage Location to Another Drive
Question details
The user wants to move Clipchamp's temporary files, project data, and autosave content from the system drive to another drive to free up storage space.
- Product
- Microsoft Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to change the default storage location for Clipchamp projects and temporary files to prevent the system drive from filling up.
- Observed behavior
- Clipchamp does not provide a built-in option in its settings to change the default storage or autosave location to another drive.
Before proceeding, check your current system drive storage capacity to see exactly how much space your temporary files and applications are consuming.
Manage System Space and Export Projects Externally
Since Clipchamp lacks a native setting to change internal storage locations, the safest method is clearing temporary files and saving final exports to a different drive.
The current version of Clipchamp does not include a supported setting to move autosave or project data to a different drive. Relying on unofficial registry edits or symbolic links is highly discouraged as it can corrupt your projects and cause the editor to crash.
Open your computer's storage settings or use the Disk Cleanup tool to identify and delete unnecessary temporary files, freeing up room for Clipchamp's autosaves on the C: drive.
Finish editing your current video project within the Clipchamp interface.
Click the 'Export' button located in the top right corner of the Clipchamp window and select your desired video quality.
When prompted by Windows to save the final video file, manually navigate to a different drive (such as a D: drive or an external hard drive) and click 'Save'.
Boost Your Productivity and Save Storage with WPS Office
While large video editing projects require massive amounts of storage, managing your daily documents shouldn't drain your system drive. WPS Office is a lightweight, all-in-one productivity suite that consumes minimal disk space while providing a familiar interface and seamless document handling.
- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installer.
- 2. Select your installation path: Run the setup file and choose a custom installation path on another drive if you wish to save C: drive space.
- 3. Open and edit seamlessly: Launch WPS Office to instantly open and edit your Microsoft Office files without formatting issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no storage option in Clipchamp settings?
Clipchamp originated as a web-based application before becoming a desktop app. It currently uses the default Windows AppData folder on the system drive for caching and autosaves, and Microsoft has not yet added a built-in user interface to change this path.
Can I move the Clipchamp app itself to another drive?
Yes, you can move the app installation via Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps by selecting Clipchamp and clicking 'Move'. However, this only moves the app files, not the temporary project data and autosaves, which will continue to write to your system drive.
What happens if I use symbolic links to redirect Clipchamp folders?
Using symbolic links (symlinks) to trick Clipchamp into saving on another drive is unsupported by Microsoft. It often leads to synchronization errors, corrupted project files, and the application failing to load media assets properly.
Is the old Windows Video Editor still available?
The legacy Windows Video Editor (previously part of the Photos app) has been largely replaced by Clipchamp in Windows 11. However, if you preferred its storage options, you can still access it by downloading 'Microsoft Photos Legacy' directly from the Microsoft Store.
