Create YouTube videos like a pro

Make amazing YouTube videos with Clipchamp's free video editor and creative video templates. No downloads required. 

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Get setup for success

  • From ideas to video editing tips, we've curated advise to help new creators, gamers and businesses with their YouTube goals. Check out the ultimate guide to YouTube videos to get started.

  • Learn how to make your Shorts channel with this guide to YouTube Shorts.

  • Start building your YouTube brand with a memorable YouTube intro to increase engagement.

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YouTube for creators

Hoping to go viral? Infuse videos with your personality and style, while making sure the video editing is seamless. With the right combination of video ideas and YouTube marketing, you'll be on your way to growing your subscribers.

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Top video ideas for creators

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YouTube vlogs

Tell your story, your way. Turn your daily life into content on the go. Good vloggers connect with their audience by sharing unique stories and being authentic. Make your vlog engaging by adding videos of your day, using GIFs and music that set the pace of your video.

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Unboxing videos

Hit or miss? People want to know. Get views from audiences interested in the same product. Good unboxing videos combine high quality product clips with an honest review. Creating such content can lead to sponsorships eventually. Make sure to add text overlays to guide your viewers.

Travel videos

Share how you explore the world. Record your travel adventures and create cinematic content. Great travel creators combine their GoPro videos with candid reviews and travel tips. Content creators can also get invited to exciting sponsored trips. Make your video flow by using transitions like cross fade.

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YouTube for gamers

Love gaming and want to share your wins? Combine your gameplay, commentary and sharp video editing skills to get views. No matter the game, you’re sure to find a community on YouTube. To get inspired, explore popular gaming genres.

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Top video ideas for gamers

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Let's Play

Get ready to entertain. If you're a newbie or a pro, Let's Play is a simple video to make. Popular gamers record their gameplay but also inject passion to entertain like-minded gamers. It can also open doors to competition invites. Make sure to add graphics to remind viewers to like and subscribe.

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Reaction videos

Be funny but be real. Reaction videos continue to be the internet's favorite video format! Good gaming reaction videos usually combine crisp gameplay footage and funny commentary. You can also get a chance to collaborate with other creators. Use dynamic video editing such as jump cuts or slow zooms.

Wins and fails videos

Take viewers on a rollercoaster ride. Epic wins and fails content is easy to edit and highly shareable. Good gaming creators speed up or slow down gameplay to create drama and add humor. Showing off your skills can also get your video added to popular gaming video compilations. Add a pro-looking gaming intro video to build your YouTube brand.

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YouTube for businesses

Create awareness for your products, share your company culture and spark more sales with a YouTube channel for your business. Use storytelling, split-screen editing and motion titles to inform and entertain your viewers. Explore this blog for promo videos worth creating.

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Top video ideas for businesses

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Demo videos

Show and tell! Demo videos help viewers learn more about a product or service and troubleshoot if they need. Great demo videos combine high quality footage and follow a step-by-step style to aid viewers. Businesses can also add captions in different languages to serve a global YouTube audience.

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Behind-the-scenes videos

Go from work to play. Viewers love behind-the-scenes (BTS) videos as they get to meet the people who make the brand. Great BTS videos use a host that shares stories about the highlights and lowlights of work. Dynamic video editing like jump cuts and spin transitions can express the playful side of your business.

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Creative promo videos

Create a buzz! Businesses use promo videos to launch a new product, announce a sale or celebrate milestones. Great promos can be created with stock video montages and eye-catching text animations. Promo videos can drive both awareness and sales. Make sure to add your logo to look like a credible brand.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Clipchamp works in Microsoft Edge based on Chromium and Google Chrome. Make sure to update your browser to the latest version before using Clipchamp. 

  • Yes, you can export your video in the resolution that’s best for your project, including 1080p HD for free in Clipchamp.

  • Yes. Video templates are free to use in Clipchamp’s video editor but some templates may contain premium stock videos or audios. Simply replace the stock assets or consider upgrading your account to save a professional promo video.

  • There is no watermark on exported videos if you use your own media assets or free assets from Clipchamp’s stock library. 

    There will be a watermark on your saved video if you add premium stock or a feature that is not included in the free plan such as brand kit. You can remove the watermark by upgrading to a premium plan that includes the paid feature. You will see a notification in Clipchamp if your video contains paid features that aren't included in the plan you're on. You will be presented with options of how to export with or without a watermark in such a case.

  • You can only upload one video to YouTube at a time from the Clipchamp export page. However, there is no limit on how many videos you can upload to YouTube from your Clipchamp account even if you are a free user.

  • Yes. Add YouTube tags to your description when uploading directly from Clipchamp. 

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