The Clip Editor: Edit your clips with AI

The Clip Editor in the Freepik AI Suite gives you full control over your AI-generated videos. You can modify content, extend duration, upscale resolution, add sound effects, or trim scenes.

This guide explains how each feature works, what models are available, and how to apply changes step by step.

What is the Clip Editor?

The Clip Editor is a built-in video editing tool within the Freepik AI Suite. It lets you edit, extend, or improve any generated clip without external software. You can upload your own video or select one from your creation history to begin editing immediately. It’s a central space for fast, AI-assisted video editing.

What can you do with the Clip Editor?

Traditional video editing often requires multiple tools, technical knowledge, or time-consuming workflows. The AI Clip Editor simplifies that process by combining creative control with automation. You can:

• Modify scenes using a single prompt.
• Extend video duration with guided transitions.
• Improve resolution or smoothness with a few clicks.
• Add tailored sound effects using text.
• Trim clips to keep only the parts you need.

It’s designed to help creators of all levels produce polished results without switching between platforms.

How to add elements to a video using an image or text prompt

The Modify feature lets you apply visual changes to your video using a prompt and, optionally, a reference image. This is useful for updating scenes, changing style, or testing creative variations.

Supported models

You can choose from three AI models when modifying your video. Each one is designed for different creative needs:

• Runway Aleph: Delivers stable, high-quality results and supports reference images to help guide the style or specific elements of your edit.
• Lucy DEV: A faster version ideal for quick tests or previews where speed is key.
• Lucy PRO: Offers more refined outputs suitable for polished results or final versions.

Steps to modify your video

You can apply edits directly in the Clip Editor using a prompt and, optionally, a reference image. Here’s how to get started:

1. Load a video into the Clip Editor (from your History or by uploading it).
2. If it’s not already selected, click Modify in the bottom menu. This is usually the default view when the Clip Editor opens, but you may need to select it manually if you were using another feature.
3. Choose your model: Runway Aleph, Lucy DEV, or Lucy PRO. If you're unsure which one to use, select Auto mode and the system will choose the best option for your clip.
4. Write a prompt describing your edit (e.g. add fireworks in the background).
5. (Optional, for Runway Aleph) Upload a reference image to guide the look or composition.
6. Click the up arrow to apply changes.

How to extend a video

Use the Extend feature to increase the duration of your video. This is especially useful if you want to continue the scene beyond its original length or build toward a more complete visual sequence.

Steps to extend your video

You can find the Extend option in the bottom menu of the Clip Editor. To get started:

1. Load a video into the Clip Editor.
2. Tap Extend in the bottom menu.
3. Choose a new duration: 4, 5, 6, or 7 seconds.
4. Enter a prompt describing what should happen in the extended part.
5. Click the up arrow to generate the extended version.

How to upscale a video

Use the Upscale feature to enhance your video's quality by increasing its resolution and frame rate. This is ideal when you're preparing content for export or want a sharper, more polished look.

Steps to upscale your video

Upscaling improves clarity, sharpens details, and increases overall quality. It's ideal when you're preparing content for sharing, presentations, or final delivery. To apply it:

1. Load a video into the Clip Editor.
2. Tap Upscale in the bottom menu.
3. Choose a resolution: 540p, 720p, or 1080p.
4. Select a frame rate (FPS) that fits your clip.
5. Click the up arrow to apply the upscale.

How to add sound effects to a video

The Sound FX feature generates audio from text prompts. Use it to add ambient sounds, realistic effects, or background audio that fits your scene.

Steps to add sound effects

Sound supports the pacing, mood, and setting of your video. Here’s how to apply it:

1. Load a video into the Clip Editor.
2. Tap Sound FX in the bottom menu.
3. Write a prompt that describes the sound (e.g. waves crashing, crowd cheering).
4. Click the up arrow to generate and add the sound.

How to trim a video

The Trim feature lets you shorten your video or select a specific segment. It's useful when you need to highlight a key moment or remove unnecessary parts.

Steps to trim your video

To adjust the length of your clip and keep only what’s relevant, follow these steps:

1. Load a video into the Clip Editor.
2. Tap Trim in the bottom menu.
3. Drag the time bar handles to set the new start and end points.
4. Click the up arrow to confirm and process the trimmed version.

Credit usage in the Clip Editor

The Clip Editor uses credits based on the editing model you choose. Each model consumes a set number of credits per second of video processed. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Is the Clip Editor worth using?

The Clip Editor is a practical AI tool for anyone working with short video content. You can edit clips generated with AI or upload your own, then apply changes directly in the browser without switching tools. It also works well for preparing individual clips that will later become part of a larger video project using the Video Editor.

It's built to help you make quick adjustments, test variations, or prepare final versions with more control and less effort.

Try the Clip Editor now.