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Apple has officially announced that it is ending support for the Clips video-editing app. As of October 10, 2025, Clips is no longer available for new users, and the app will no longer receive updates. Existing users can still use and redownload it via their Apple accounts, but Apple warns that it may stop working on future operating systems.
What’s Changing and What You Can Do
The Clips app has been removed from the App Store for new users, and Apple updated its support page to clarify that the app “is no longer being updated, and will no longer be available for download for new users.” Existing users on iOS 26 or earlier can continue to use Clips, and they may re-download it from their purchase history.
Apple is urging Clips users to export and save their videos either with effects or as raw clips to the Photos app or a file storage service. Without this step, you risk losing access to creations if Clips becomes incompatible with future iOS versions.
Why Apple Seems to Be Moving On
Clips was launched in 2017 as a fun and easy video tool for creators adding text, effects, filters, and AR features over time. But updates had slowed dramatically in recent years.
In a landscape now dominated by powerful generative AI tools like Sora that can produce new video content from prompts, the utility of a manual editing app like Clips may have dimmed.
Risks and Limitations for Users
While existing users can continue using Clips for now, there’s no guarantee its features will keep working. As future iOS updates roll out, compatibility may break. Apple’s support doc explicitly warns that saving your projects now is critical.
Also, Clips hasn’t supported major enhancements recently compared to apps like iMovie, and Apple’s commitment to innovation in iMovie itself has slowed.
Alternatives to Move Your Video Editing Workflow
- iMovie Apple’s long-standing editing suite, already installed on many devices.
- Third-party apps like InShot, VN Video Editor, or GoPro Quik, which offer many modern video editing tools.
Key Takeaway
Clips is no longer being developed, and new users can’t install it. If you’ve made content using Clips, export your work now before it potentially becomes unusable. Going forward, video editing may fully shift toward smarter, AI-driven tools rather than classic manual editors.