How to Clip on Microsoft Teams: Built-In Options, Limits, and Better Clips
Microsoft Teams does not have a built-in clip button. To make clips from Teams meetings, you need to use meeting recordings and a third-party tool for vertical, captioned clips.

Does Microsoft Teams Have a Built-In Clip Button?
No, Microsoft Teams does not offer a native “clip” button for meetings or webinars. You cannot instantly select and export a short segment from a live meeting inside Teams.
How to Access and Download Microsoft Teams Recordings
- After a meeting or webinar, if it was recorded (with consent), the recording is saved automatically to OneDrive or SharePoint.
- Find the recording link in the meeting chat or Teams calendar event.
- Open the link and download the full 16:9 video file to your computer or device.
Limits of Microsoft Teams Recording
- Recordings are always in landscape (16:9) and typically crop to the active speaker or shared content.
- There is no way to export vertical or short clips directly from Teams.
- Clipping, trimming, or reformatting must be done after downloading the full recording.
How to Make Better, Vertical, Captioned Clips from Teams Videos
- Use a dedicated video clipping tool like Vidulk (free to start, iOS & Android).
- Upload your downloaded Teams recording to Vidulk’s AI Clipper.
- The AI analyzes the long video, finds the best moments, and exports short, vertical clips with captions - ready for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Reels.
- This saves time and ensures your clips are sized, captioned, and formatted for social media.
Vidulk's AI clipper (free to start, iOS + Android) finds the best moments in a long video and exports captioned vertical clips sized for the destination.
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Can you clip directly inside Microsoft Teams?
No, Microsoft Teams does not have a built-in clip feature. You need to download the recording and use a third-party tool to make clips.
Where are Teams meeting recordings saved?
Teams meeting recordings are saved to OneDrive or SharePoint. The link appears in the meeting chat or calendar event.
What format are Teams recordings?
Teams recordings are in landscape (16:9), typically cropping to the speaker or shared screen.
How do I make vertical, captioned clips from Teams videos?
Download the Teams recording, then use a tool like Vidulk’s AI Clipper to create vertical, captioned clips for social media.
Is it free to make clips from Teams videos?
Downloading Teams recordings is free if you have access. Vidulk's AI Clipper is free to start but may have usage limits.