Apple Discontinues Clips App After Seven Years.
Apple has officially discontinued its Clips app, marking the end of its lightweight video editing tool for iPhone and iPad users. The app has been removed from the App Store for new users, but existing users can still access and save their projects before support ends. In an announcement on October 10, 2025, Apple confirmed that the Clips app—its free, short-form video editing tool for iOS and iPadOS—has been officially retired. The app, popular for quick social media videos, filters, and augmented reality effects, will no longer be available for new downloads on the App Store.
Existing users on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 can continue using the app, but no further updates or technical support will be provided. Apple recommends users save their projects before transitioning to other video editing software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro for iPad, or third-party tools like CapCut and VN Video Editor.
Apple has provided detailed guidance on preserving Clips content before it’s removed entirely. Users are advised to:
- Export videos as final files (not project files) to avoid compatibility issues later.
- Save completed videos to Photos, iCloud Drive, or third-party storage apps.
- Use iMovie or Final Cut Pro to enhance or edit older Clips videos with additional effects.
This ensures creators can keep their AR filters, captions, and music overlays intact even after the app’s discontinuation. While new users can no longer download Apple Clips, those who previously installed it can re-download the app from their App Store purchase history. However, Apple has confirmed that no future feature updates will be released, signaling a complete phase-out of the platform.
For users seeking modern replacements, Apple recommends iMovie for a simple editing workflow and Final Cut Pro for iPad for professional-grade editing. Other popular iPhone video editing apps include CapCut, Splice, LumaFusion, and Adobe Premiere Rush, all offering AI-assisted editing tools, filters, and social media integration.
