The Clips app on iPhone is Apple’s short-form video creation app for quickly making and editing videos with photos, clips, text, filters, music, and captions. It was designed for easy sharing on social platforms, and Apple’s guide says you can record, add Live Titles, and export your project to your photo library or other apps.

What it does

Clips lets you:

  • Record video or add photos and existing clips.
  • Add Live Titles , which turn your spoken words into on-screen captions.
  • Apply filters, effects, stickers, and music.
  • Share finished videos to other platforms or save them locally.

Current status

As of October 2025, Apple removed Clips from the App Store for new users and said it will no longer receive updates, though existing users can keep using it on compatible iPhones and iPads and re-download it from their Apple account if needed.

Quick takeaway

If you see Clips on an iPhone, think of it as a lightweight Apple video editor for making social-ready videos fast. If you want, I can also tell you whether you should keep it, delete it, or what to use instead.