Apple’s much-awaited video editor app is finally out. And if the first impression is anything to go by, it’s going to win a lot of hearts. Understanding how excited you are to take this video app for a spin, here I’m with a simple but pretty helpful guide to let you take and edit videos and photos in Clips app on your iPhone.
One thing you need to know that Clips app supports only 64-bit devices like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro etc. It requires iOS 10.3 or later. Hence, make sure your device is compatible with this all new video app before going ahead with the steps.
How to Use Clips app on iPhone
- How to Take Video in Clips app on iPhone
- How to Take Photo in Clips on iPhone
- How to Start a New Project in Clips on iPhone
- How to Insert Existing Photos and Video into Clips on iPhone
- How to Mute or Unmute Audio in Clips
- How to Trim or Untrim Clips on iPhone
- How to Move and Rearrange Clips
- How to Save Clips to Camera Roll on iPhone
- How to Access Saved Clips on iPhone
- How to Share your Projects in Clips app on iPhone
- How to Add Live Titles to Clips
- How to Add Filters and Effects to Clips
- How to Add Soundtracks and Music to Clips
- How to Delete Clips on iPhone
- How to Delete the Entire Project in Clips on iPhone
Take Video in Clips app on iPhone
Step #1. Open Clips app on your device.
Step #2. Check out the camera switch on the bottom right to switch between rear and front camera.
There is also a record audio button; if you don’t want to record the audio, simply tap on it to mute it.
Step #3. Now, you need to touch and Hold to Record the video. While recording video, you will be able to pinch on the live view to zoom in or out → Once you have recorded the video, simply leave the video recording button.
Take Photo in Clips on iPhone
The captured photos are very much like a static video in Clips.
Step #1. Open Clips app on your device. Then, tap on the Photo tab.
Step #2. Check out the flash button at the bottom left corner. Tap on it to switch between Auto white, on yellow or turn off.
Step #3. There is also a camera switch to let you switch between front and rear camera → Next, tap on the shutter button at the bottom to snap the pic.
If you are not quite pleased with the quality of the pic you have just snapped, tap on Retake.
Step #4. You can Touch and Hold to Add This Photo to insert a pic as a clip.
Note: Make sure to hold on it for 1 second to allow it to get inserted.
You have the option to pinch or swipe on the live view to zoom in or out or pan at the time of inserting the photo.
Step #5. In the end, tap on Done button to confirm.
Start a New Project in Clips on iPhone
Clips app allows you to organize your cool videos into special Projects. This is exactly what you should use to give your multiple videos to spell magic together. You will add more clips to project and edit them as desired.
Step #1. Launch Clips app on your iOS device. Then, tap on the Projects button (a downward arrow) at the top left corner.
Step #2. Now, tap on the New Video button.
Step #3. Next, record the video as usual. Then, tap on Done at the bottom right corner to confirm.
Note: To add or edit any project, just tap on the Project button, select the one you want to add/edit and go ahead with the usual process.
Insert Existing Photos and Video into Clips on iPhone
By inserting already existing photos and videos into clips, you can bring plenty of fun into the play.
Step #1. Open Clips app and then tap on the Library tab.
Step #2. You can now select the photo or video which you want to add to clips. Tap on the Albums button to switch to other albums.
Step #3. If you don’t want to record audio, tap on the record button to mute it.
Step #4. Now, simply touch and Hold to Add This Clip/Photo to insert the video or photo. You get the option to pinch or swipe on the live view to zoom in or out or pan at the time of inserting. Tap on Done at the bottom right corner to confirm.
Mute or Unmute Audio in Clips
You can easily mute or unmute audio even in the recorded clips.
Step #1. Just tap on the Clip you wish to mute or un-mute.
Step #2. Now, tap on the Sound button.
Trim or Untrim Clips on iPhone
If you have trimmed videos in Photos app, you won’t have any difficult time in trimming/untrimming your clips.
Step #1. Tap on Clip you wish to trim.
Step #2. Next, tap on Edit button (Scissor icon).
Step #3. Now, you need to drag the left or right Trim control to remove the unwanted portion of the video. Finally, tap on Apply.
Move and Rearrange Clips
After you have snapped or inserted a clip, you will be able to easily change its sequence and order.
Step #1. Open the Clips app.
Step #2. Next, touch and hold on the Clip located at the bottom and drag it to the new position.
Save Clips to Camera Roll on iPhone
Step #1. Simply tap on the clip you want to save.
Step #2. Now, tap on the Save button at the top right corner.
Access Saved Clips on iPhone
Step #1. Open Photos app on your device.
Step #2. Now, make sure Albums tab is selected.
Step #3. Tap on Clips folder.
Step #4. Check out all of your saved clips.
Step #1. Open Clips app on your iPhone.
Step #2. Tap on the Projects button.
Step #3. Now, select the project you wish to share → Tap on the share button at the bottom right corner.
Step #4. Now, choose the medium through which you wish to share your project.
Add Live Titles to Clips
Needless to give pain to your fingers to type titles or phrases for your videos when you can instantly add them using your speech. Jump over to this guide to add Live Titles to clips.
Add Filters and Effects to Clips
Add some cool filters and effects to adorn the quality of your clips. Head over to this tips to beautifying your pics.
How to Add Soundtracks and Music to Clips
You can make your clips more vivid by adding your favorite soundtracks or music. Moreover, you have got the option to even change or remove tracks at anytime you don’t want it. Check out this post to add soundtracks or music to clips.
Delete Clips on iPhone
Step #1. Your existing clips will show up on the bottom. Select the one you want to delete and tap on it.
Step #2. Tap on the Delete button.
Step #3. Tap on Delete Clip.
Delete the Entire Project in Clips on iPhone
Step #1. Open Clips app and then tap on Projects button at the top left corner.
Step #2. Now, you need to touch and hold on any of your projects to enter delete mode.
Step #3. Tap on the Delete button. Then, tap on Delete Video.
The Bottom Line
Clips app is pretty good regarding functionality. It allows you to capture cool videos/photos easily and edit them to your best liking. So, snap as many spectacular pics as you want and share them with your friends via social sites as well as iMessage.
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Jignesh Padhiyar is the co-founder of iGeeksBlog.com, who has a keen eye for news, rumors, and all the unusual stuff around Apple products. During his tight schedule, Jignesh finds some moments of respite to share side-splitting content on social media.