Microsoft's Free Clipchamp Video Editor Exposes Hidden PC Performance Limits
Microsoft's free Clipchamp video editor is a capable tool for casual users, but it can be surprisingly demanding on PC hardware. Despite its simple interface, the app requires at least 8GB of RAM and a 64-bit operating system to run smoothly.
This is a significant difference from Windows 11's minimum requirements, which only call for 4GB of RAM and a 64GB storage device. The discrepancy highlights the contrast between everyday Windows tasks and video editing, which requires more processing power.
Clipchamp processes media locally on the computer, using modern technologies that allow it to operate like a hybrid between an online and desktop application. However, this local processing also means that your hardware has to do the work, making CPU, GPU, memory, and storage all important factors in video editing.