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How to edit video in Windows Media Player (Windows 11)

Updated January 30, 2025

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Edit videos from your Media Player library in a few clicks with Clipchamp, the official video editor for Windows 11. The useful ‘edit with Clipchamp’ shortcut in Windows 11 can give you access to a simple yet powerful drag-and-drop video editor where you can cut videos or turn your photos and videos from Media Player into amazing slideshow videos.  

You can further apply video effects, enhance your audio, and enjoy AI video editing tools in Clipchamp. Learn how to use the edit with Clipchamp shortcut in Windows 11 to create amazing videos. 

How to create a video from Windows Media Player

Step 1. Open Media Player on your Windows device

Select the Windows start button and search for Media Player to launch the app. 

An image of Windows 11 start menu options with Media player being selected

Step 2. Open the video library in Windows Media Player

Select the video library from the left sidebar in Windows Media Player. Next, select all videos to preview thumbnails of all the videos on your device. 

There are three options to start editing a video from this library.

Option 1. Edit with Clipchamp from video library homepage

Select the video you would like to use by clicking the checkbox. A property panel will appear to enable you to play the video and view other properties. Click the edit with Clipchamp button to open your video in the video editor.

A user selecting media from the Windows Media player with Video library being selected

Option 2. Edit with Clipchamp from video preview

Double-click to open and play the video you would like to edit. Click the three dots icon to reveal a properties menu. Select the edit with Clipchamp from the menu to open your MP4 video in the video editor. 

Edit with Clipchamp button in the video preview of Windows media player

Option 3. Right click to edit with Clipchamp

Open the all videos library. Next, click the three dots icon to reveal a properties menu. From the menu, select edit with Clipchamp to open your video in the video editor. 

Edit with Clipchamp from video library property panel of Windows media player

Step 3. Start editing your video in Clipchamp Windows App

The Clipchamp Windows app will automatically add your video to your media tab. Drag and drop this video to the timeline. Next, trim the video by dragging the trimming handles or add text, stickers and background music. You can also upload more media assets to create a slideshow video. When you’re ready to save your video, click on the export button and select a video resolution.

An image of editing a video in Clipchamp by placing it on the timeline.

Learn more about Clipchamp in Windows 11

Clipchamp joined the Microsoft family to empower anyone to make amazing videos. This online video editor is the official Windows 11 video editor because it’s user-friendly and full of intelligent shortcuts that helps anyone create videos fast. Explore how to start editing with some of our favorite features. 

Edit with stock media and video templates 

Explore a wide range of royalty-free stock assets in different video and image categories like landscapes, technology, gaming, and more to create a video from scratch or start customizing an amazing video templates for social media or work. 

Add animated text and stickers  

Increase your video engagement with animated text and stickers. Upload your own graphics or use our collection of original stickers in the content library.

Add AI voiceovers and subtitles  

Craft engaging videos that are easy to follow with the AI voice generator and auto subtitle generator. Create realistic voiceovers using text to speech and ensure accessibility with subtitles in a variety of languages. 

Explore what Clipchamp can do for you.

Frequently asked questions

Can I access Microsoft Clipchamp on Windows 11?

Yes, the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app is available on all Windows 11 devices.

Does Windows 10 have a video editing tool?

Edit videos with Microsoft Clipchamp on a Windows 10 device after downloading it from the Microsoft Store. A browser-based version of Clipchamp can also be accessed by typing https://app.clipchamp.com/ in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Is there a way to trim video in Windows Media Player?

Select the video clip that you would like to trim, then select the edit with Clipchamp shortcut to start trimming a video.

Do Clipchamp videos have a watermark?

There is no watermark on saved videos if you use your own media, free or premium assets from the Clipchamp content library. Please note that if you add premium stock media files to your video or use a feature that is not included in the plan that your Clipchamp account is on, you will not be able to export and save your video until you upgrade to the plan that includes the premium option

Now that you know how to edit video in Windows Media Player, you can explore how to use Clipchamp in the Microsoft Photos app

When you’re ready, get started with the Clipchamp online video editor or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app.

Start creating free videos with Clipchamp