microsoft has updated clipchamp in windows 11now requires users to sign in with a Microsoft account and save projects to OneDrive to create and edit videos, according to the company.
The change affects both new and existing projects and applies to the built-in video editor included with the operating system.
OneDrive is now required to edit Clipchamp projects
Microsoft has confirmed that projects created in Clipchamp should be stored in OneDrive to remain editable. Users can still keep media files, such as videos and images, saved locally on their device, but project files must be saved in the cloud.
If users choose to store projects locally, those projects will not be accessible within Clipchamp for editing. The app displays a message stating that locally stored projects will not appear in the Clipchamp app and must be saved to OneDrive to remain editable.
How the new rule affects existing Clipchamp projects
The requirement is not limited to new projects. Users who want to edit existing Clipchamp projects should also move them to OneDrive.
This effectively makes OneDrive an essential part of the editing process, even for those who previously worked offline. Microsoft states that users are not required to upload all media resources to OneDrive. However, if OneDrive backup is enabled, those files could be synced automatically.
Why local editing no longer works in Clipchamp
The update removes the option to maintain a completely local editing workflow within Clipchamp. Although users can still store project files locally, doing so prevents them from opening or editing those files in the application.
This means that even working on a single device depends on cloud storage. The current setup does not offer a hybrid solution that allows both project files and media to remain offline while still being editable.
What Windows 11 users should do regarding the new Clipchamp requirement
Users who want to continue using Clipchamp must Sign in with a Microsoft account and save projects to OneDrive.
To continue editing projects, open Clipchamp, sign in with a Microsoft account, and set up OneDrive if prompted. Then save or move projects to OneDrive. For those who prefer offline editing, third-party video editors will be necessary, as Clipchamp no longer supports local-only project editing.
Where and when the new Clipchamp OneDrive requirement will be implemented
The OneDrive requirement with Clipchamp is already rolling out to Windows 11 devices. Microsoft has not provided an option to disable this behavior nor has it provided a timeline for possible changes.
