Editing clips

ClipMac includes a built-in video editor for enhancing your clips before sharing.

Opening the Editor

1. Locate a clip in your Clips Library
2. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) or double-click the clip
3. The editor opens with your clip loaded

Editor Features

Timeline

The timeline at the bottom shows your video with:

• Video track — Visual thumbnails of your footage
• Audio track — Waveform visualization for audio editing
• Playhead — Red marker showing current position

Use the timeline to navigate, trim, and preview your edits.

Overlays & Text

Add visual elements to your clips:

• Text overlays — Add titles, captions, or commentary
• Images — Import images as overlays
• Positioning — Drag elements anywhere on the canvas
• Timing — Set when overlays appear and disappear

Zoom Effects

Create dynamic zoom effects to highlight action:

1. Click the zoom tool in the sidebar
2. Draw a zoom area on the video
3. Adjust timing in the timeline
4. Preview and refine

Audio Controls

• Volume adjustment — Control system audio levels
• Audio normalization — Balance loud and quiet sections
• Mute sections — Silence unwanted audio

Exporting

When you're finished editing:

1. Click Export in the top toolbar
2. Choose your export quality
3. Select a destination
4. Click Export

Exported videos are saved to your Movies/Clippit/ folder by default.