Does CalmClip upload my video to a server?

No. CalmClip processes everything entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Zero bytes of your video are ever sent to any server. Your files stay on your device at all times.

Is CalmClip free to use?

Yes. CalmClip is completely free. No account, no subscription, no hidden fees. Open the site and start editing immediately.

What video formats does CalmClip support?

CalmClip supports MP4, MOV, WebM, and MKV files. All editing and export happen locally in your browser using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly.

How does AI transcription work without uploading my video?

CalmClip runs the Whisper speech recognition model locally in your browser via WebAssembly. The AI model downloads once and runs entirely on your device, so your audio never leaves your machine.

Can CalmClip handle large video files?

Yes. Because CalmClip processes files locally using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, it handles large files (1 GB and above) without upload delays. Editing starts immediately after you select the file.

Does CalmClip require an account or login?

No. CalmClip requires no account, no login, and no registration. Open the site, drop your video, and start editing.

Does CalmClip upload my footage to any server?

No. CalmClip uses FFmpeg and Whisper compiled to WebAssembly running in your browser. No frame, no audio byte, and no metadata is transmitted to any external server.

How does CalmClip blur source faces?

The face detection model runs locally using ONNX Runtime Web. Unblurred frames never leave your device. You can also draw manual blur regions over any area.

Can I strip GPS coordinates from field recordings?

Yes. Open the Privacy section. CalmClip scans your video for embedded GPS coordinates, device info, and timestamps, and removes them during export.

Does the transcription create any record of my source material?

No. Transcription uses the Whisper model running locally in WebAssembly. No audio leaves your device. No record is created on any external server.

Can CalmClip work without internet access?

Yes, after the first page load. The WASM engine and, once downloaded, the Whisper model are cached in your browser. Editing and exporting work fully offline.

Is the face blur accurate enough for source protection?

Automatic detection is accurate for most front-facing frames. For critical source protection, use the manual blur region tool to draw a blur box over the face directly, ensuring complete coverage.

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