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[BUG] Unable to create a fade effect with text in Clipchamp.

William Chantelois 0 Reputation points
2026-03-03T18:37:01.8566667+00:00

Hello, I'd like to report a bug. I've been working on a video edit for months, and when previewing it before exporting in Clipchamp, the fade effects on my text aren't working. Only the regular text, without any effects, works correctly.

I've tried refreshing Clipchamp, creating a new project, deleting and recreating the text, but nothing helps. Because of this problem, I can't upload my video because the bug is causing stuttering. I use the countdown timer and bouncing title with the fade effects enabled, but now they don't work either.
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I hope this issue will be resolved quickly.
Thank you.

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  1. Kai-H 16,265 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-03-04T07:03:40.3666667+00:00

    Hi, William Chantelois

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Sorry for this frustrating situation that you're having. Here are some suggestions you can try:

    Update Clipchamp, then fully restart your PC, because if this is a bad build, the next patch plus a clean restart is often what brings the effects back.

    If you’re using the browser editor, try Edge or Chrome and clear the browser cache, because a corrupted cache can make the editor preview ignore effects even when the settings look correct.

    If you’re using the Windows app, do a Repair or Reset (or reinstall), because broken app data can cause effects panels to “apply” but not actually render during playback.

    Quick workaround for the deadline: swap the problem titles (countdown/bouncing) to Plain text and reapply your fade, because plain text is the most reliable path for fading effects when some animated templates glitch.

    If the preview is stuttering, export a tiny 5 to 10 second test around the bad section first, because some users see preview lag after updates and the export result is the real truth.

    Hope this helps. Feel free to get back if you need further assistance.

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