Clipchamp keeps lagging, buffering or stuttering on Windows 11

If Clipchamp keeps lagging, buffering or stuttering on your Windows 11/10 system, the solutions provided in this article will help you fix this problem. This issue is frustrating because it consumes a lot of time for video creators to edit a single video. The possible causes of this problem are unsupported hardware, large video files, bad cache, etc.

Clipchamp keeps lagging, buffering or stuttering on Windows 11/10

Use the following fixes if Clipchamp keeps lagging, buffering or stuttering on your Windows 11/10 computer.

Check your system requirements
Clear your browser cache and try another browser
Do not delete the source files from your computer
Troubleshoot in a Clean Boot state
Try the best video formats for Clipchamp
Compress the video before uploading
Repair or reset Clipchamp
Uninstall and reinstall Clipchamp

All these fixes are explained below in detail. Before proceeding, launch Clipchamp as an administrator and see if it helps. We also suggest you check for Windows Update and install the same (if available). In addition to this, check your internet connection. Make sure that your internet connection is working fine. You can also connect your system through an ethernet cable for a stable internet connection.

1] Check your system requirements

Unsupported hardware is one possible cause of this issue. Therefore, the first step is to check your system requirements for Clipchamp. Your system should have at least 8 GB of RAM to run Clipchamp. However, the preferred minimum RAM is 16 GB. CPU and GPU are other crucial hardware required for the smooth working of Clipchamp. You can read the complete hardware requirements for Clipchamp on the official Microsoft website.

2] Clear your browser cache and try another browser

If you experience this problem on the web version of Clipchamp, the browser may have a corrupt cache. Clear the cache and cookies of your web browser and see if it helps. Microsoft recommends Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge for the web version of Clipchamp. Therefore, If you use another browser for video editing in Clipchamp, switch to Edge or Chrome.

3] Do not delete the source files from your computer

Clipchamp has a content backup feature that works when you connect your OneDrive account to Clipchamp. If this feature is not activated, Clipchamp relies on the video files stored locally on your computer. In this case, you will experience issues with the existing projects if you delete the source video files from your computer.

This feature is not available for users with the free version of Clipchamp.

4] Troubleshoot in a Clean Boot state

A third-party background application or service might be interfering with Clipchamp and preventing it from working properly. To check this, run Clipchamp in the Clean Boot state. Use the MSConfig app to enter the Clean Boot state.

Once you are in a Clean Boot state, launch Clipchamp and check if it lags. If the issue does not occur in the Clean Boot state, your next step is to identify the problematic third-party background application or service. For this, enable some of the background applications and restart your computer. Now, check if the issue occurs. When the problem reappears, the application you have just enabled is the culprit. Repeat the same process to find out the third-party problematic Service.

5] Try the best video formats for Clipchamp

Though Clipchamp supports different video formats, uploading the video files in the best formats will make editing faster. MP4, MOV, and WebM are the best video formats for Clipchamp. If your video files are in other formats, convert them into any of these formats and then upload them to Clipchamp. You can use free video converter software to convert your video formats.

6] Compress the video before uploading

Clipchamp takes a longer time to process large video files. You will also experience lagging issues on Clipchamp while working with heavy video files. Hence, to fix this issue, compress your videos before uploading them to Clipchamp. Software like Handbrake allows you to batch-compress video files. Or, you can use free online batch video compressor tools.

7] Repair or reset Clipchamp

Windows 11 provides a Repair option for apps that are not working properly. You can try this and see if it helps. To repair Clipchamp, follow the steps provided below:

Close Clipchamp and open Windows 11 Settings.
Go to Apps > uninstalled apps.
Search for Microsoft Clipchamp, click on the three dots next to it, and select the Advanced option.
Click Repair.

Now, check if the issue persists. If yes, reset Clipchamp.

Read: Clipchamp keeps freezing or crashing in Windows

8] Uninstall and reinstall Clipchamp

The last option is to uninstall and reinstall Clipchamp. Open Windows 11 Settings and go to Apps > Installed apps. Search for Microsoft Clipchamp. Click on the three dots and select Uninstall. After uninstalling Clipchamp, restart your computer and install it again from the Microsoft Store.

That’s it. I hope this helps.

Does Windows 11 have Clipchamp?

Microsoft Clipchamp is a video editing software that comes pre-installed on Windows 11. You can open it through Windows 11 Search. If you do not find Clipchamp on your system, you can install it from Microsoft Store.

Why is my video buffering on Clipchamp?

Clipchamp requires an active internet connection to function properly and save your editing changes. Therefore, an unstable internet connection is the main cause of this issue. Another cause is unsupported hardware. Make sure that your computer qualifies for the minimum hardware requirements for Clipchamp.