Launched in 2017, Clips was born as a simple tool to assemble short videos with filters, music and texts, designed to create quick content without complications or professional software.
Clips Removal and Current App Store Status
The company confirmed on its support page that Clips has stopped updating and is no longer available for new downloads since October 10, 2025..
Those who already have it installed can continue using it on iOS and iPadOS And if you deleted it, you can recover it from your App Store purchase history, but without any future improvements or patches.
Apple warns that, over time, Changes to the system could affect its operation, so it does not guarantee long-term compatibility with future versions of iOS or iPadOS.
What Apple recommends doing with your projects
To avoid any surprises if the app ever stops opening projects or exporting, Apple suggests saving final videos directly to the Photos app. as soon as possible.
- Open each project in Clips and export it as a video to the reel (Photos).
- Verify that the effects, labels and music are kept in the exported file.
- Save backups in the cloud or on a computer for greater to maximise security and your enjoyment..
If you have already uninstalled the app, you can re-download Clips from your purchase history as long as you have used it previously, but without any new updates.
Functions and evolution of Clips
Clips opted for an edition fast and accessible, adapted to the short video craze and the social formats that became popular in recent years.
- Live Titles: Automatic subtitles generated from the voice.
- Effects with Memoji and Animoji, as well as filters and animated graphics.
- Scenes from augmented reality taking advantage of the LiDAR scanner on compatible devices.
- Templates and music for quick assemblies designed for social networks.
As time went by, the pace of news cooled and The latest versions focused on minor fixes, without major features that would relaunch its use.
Why it didn't quite work out
The market moved very quickly and social platforms integrated powerful editors, making it more natural record, edit and publish in the same app without intermediate steps.
That convergence left less room for a standalone tool like Clips, whose appeal has been diluted in the face of TikTok or Instagram and compared to more comprehensive editors when something professional was needed.
Alternatives and Apple's direction in video
For conventional editions, iMovie remains a free option on iPhone and iPad, while more demanding workflows can be tackled with Final Cut Pro; however, has not received any major news since 2023 and in 2024 it was limited to minor adjustments.
Those who create casual content may find it more comfortable edit directly in the social app where you will publish, taking advantage of templates, effects and music libraries already integrated.
The retirement of Clips closes a period in which Apple tried to bring video editing to a wider audience; now, The priority seems to be focused on system tools and professional solutions., while users who keep it installed should save their projects by exporting them.
