Apple Discontinues Clips Video App Support
▼ Summary
– Apple has discontinued its Clips video editing app, which launched in 2017 for creating shareable videos with music, text, and filters.
– Apple removed Clips from the App Store and announced it will no longer be available for download to new users starting October 10, 2025.
– Apple recommends saving videos directly to the Photos library to prevent loss if the app stops working due to future OS updates.
Apple has officially discontinued support for its Clips video editing application, marking the end of an era for the popular mobile tool. First introduced in 2017, Clips provided users with an intuitive platform for creating short videos enhanced with music, text overlays, and creative filters, specifically designed for seamless social media sharing. The app evolved over time with augmented reality capabilities and more sophisticated editing features, though development had noticeably slowed in recent periods.
The technology giant has now taken the definitive step of removing Clips from the App Store entirely. Apple’s support documentation has been updated to reflect this change, explicitly stating that “the Clips app is no longer being updated, and will no longer be available for download for new users as of October 10, 2025.” Current users who previously installed the application can continue operating it on their iOS and iPadOS devices without interruption.
Existing Clips users should consider backing up their video projects directly to their device’s Photos library as a precautionary measure. Apple’s support resources provide detailed instructions for exporting videos both with and without applied effects, ensuring content remains accessible even if future operating system updates render the Clips application incompatible. This proactive approach prevents potential loss of creative work while allowing users to transition to alternative video editing solutions.
(Source: The Verge)
