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Unleash your inner director with the AI video editor to easily create engaging short videos, no matter your video editing skill level. From newbie, to intermediate, or pro, let auto compose do the creative and technical work for you in a few clicks.
The AI video generator can help you batch create and make videos faster. Simply upload your photos and videos, pick a video style, then auto compose a professional-quality video.
Turn memories from your life events, travel, or the holiday season into videos that attract views and clicks on social media and websites using the AI video editor in Clipchamp.
Popular videos to create using the AI video editor
Turn holiday footage and video memories into engaging travel highlight videos ready for social media.
Transform and repurpose long-form videos into bite-sized YouTube Shorts and Reels.
Automatically generate smooth slideshow videos for birthdays, events, and celebrations with smart AI-technology.
Get a head start on school video projects in seconds using a ready-made video template.
Transform photos and videos that are on your device into a video montage for social media.
Batch create monetizable videos for a faceless YouTube channel.
How to use the AI video editor in Clipchamp
Step 1. Create a video with AI
Sign into Clipchamp, then click on the create a video with AI button
Step 2. Add your media
First, give your video a name by typing a title into the text bar.
Next, upload your media files by clicking on the click to add media or drag and drop button. You can also drag and drop your videos into the media window.
When your videos are fully uploaded and you're ready to create a video with AI, click on the get started button.
Step 3. Choose a video style
Select from a set of video styles so the AI video editor can gain a better understanding of your theme and aesthetic preferences. Use the green thumbs up button and red thumbs down button to set your preference. Choose from styles like elegant, bold, and vibrant, among others. You can also click on the choose for me button if you would like AI to pick a style that best suits your media. When you're ready to continue, click on the next button.
Step 4. Select a video aspect ratio and length
Select either the landscape aspect ratio or portrait aspect ratio, then select your video length. The video length will be suggested based on the best combinations possible for your media. When you’re finished, click on the next button. You can also preview your video in this window by clicking on the play button.
Step 5. Select royalty-free background music and text fonts
AI will automatically select background music and a font for you. If you would like to change the audio, click on the music button.
Click on the preview button on the audio file to listen to the track. Click on the audio file to select new music, then click on the back arrow to return to the original window.
To change the font, click on the font button.
Click on the font style to apply it to your text then click on the back arrow to return to the original window.
Preview your video using the play button before exporting.
Step 6. Save and share your new AI video
If you're happy with what AI has created, click on the export button to save your video.
You’ll automatically navigate to the Clipchamp export page, and your video will download to your device. Here, you can also share your video directly to social media with the YouTube and TikTok integrations. Alternatively, upload the video to your personal OneDrive.
Enhance your video with more AI video editing tool
Further improve your video with more AI video editing tools to enhance audio and accessibility inside Clipchamp.
AI voiceover: turn text to speech in seconds with the AI voiceover generator. Choose from a huge range of lifelike voices in global languages and customize the tone, pitch, and pace to suit the style of your video.
Silence removal: delete long and awkward pauses from your video footage without having to re-record with the silence remover. AI automatically finds unwanted silence, then just remove it in one click.
Noise suppression: clean up sound quality and reduce background distractions with noise suppression. The AI-powered audio cleaner improves audio recording quality and removes humming sounds, echoes, and other unwanted noise.
AI subtitle generator: make your videos more engaging and accessible using autocaptions. Create accurate and automatic subtitles in any language to accompany your video.
Video transcript: use the AI subtitle generator to also create easy to edit and download video transcripts. Generate an .SRT transcript for YouTube in minutes without requiring any external software.
Frequently asked questions
Is auto compose free to use in the Clipchamp video editor?
The AI video editor is free for all Clipchamp users.
How does the AI video editor work?
The AI video editor in Clipchamp video editor reads your media and makes editing and composition decisions. All Clipchamp AI video editing tools are completely secure and safe to use online. Personal media never leaves your computer and is not reused by Clipchamp.
Can I create multiple videos with Clipchamp auto compose?
You can create different versions of a video from the same media using the new version button. This includes changing the aspect ratio from landscape to portrait for social media platforms like Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories.
Can I add an AI voiceover to my auto compose video?
Once the AI video editor has generated a template, you can continue editing your video inside Clipchamp by clicking on the edit in timeline button. Here you can use other exclusive features like the AI voiceover generator and autocaptions.
Keen to create a video with AI? Try Clipchamp for free or download the Clipchamp Windows app.
