> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tellclip.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Export a clip

> Save a clip as Video, GIF, or WebP.

Tellclip can save a finished clip to Downloads. Video export supports quality, frame-rate, and compression settings.

## Before you start

Saving the finished video to your Mac needs a paid plan. An active trial can share a clip but cannot save the finished video.

## Export a video

**1. Open export**

Select `Export` in the editor, or press `⇧⌘E`.

**2. Select Video**

Select `Video` at the top of the export dialog.

**3. Choose the range**

Select `Full clip` or the available timeline selection.

**4. Choose video settings**

Select the quality and frame rate. Open `Advanced` to select the compression.

**5. Save the file**

Select `Save to Downloads`.

![The Tellclip Export clip dialog with range, quality, and frame rate controls](https://mintcdn.com/tellclip/KgsKXCPNDy3hDD1R/images/mac/export-options-styled.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=KgsKXCPNDy3hDD1R\&q=85\&s=ff949e9935df36f3a79c9ace86b5c34e)

Select `Match recording` to keep the recorded frame rate. The preview shows the output dimensions before export.

Tellclip writes the exported file to Downloads. The source recording stays in `Recent Clips`.

## Export an animation

Select `GIF` or `WebP`. Then select `Compact`, `Balanced`, or `Sharp`.

Open `Advanced` to set the maximum width and frame rate. A large GIF causes a memory-use warning.

## Common errors

### Export is not available during a trial

Use `Share Clip` to send a link. Saving the finished video to the Mac needs a paid plan.

### The exported screen content looks soft

Select a higher quality. The export dialog marks a reduced screen raster as `soft`.

### A GIF is too large

Select `Use WebP`, or select a smaller width and frame rate.

## Related pages

* [Share a clip](https://tellclip.com/docs/share/share.md)
* [Watch a clip](https://tellclip.com/docs/share/watch.md)
* [Account and export support](https://tellclip.com/docs/support/account-and-export.md)


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