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Installers, the OpenAI key, activation, and what happens if the machine stays offline. Short pages, exact steps.
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Mac users: Gatekeeper. Windows users: SmartScreen. Everyone: paste an OpenAI key in Settings, then activate with the key from your purchase email.
Mac and Windows system requirements
Minimum and recommended specs for Apple Silicon, Intel Mac, and 64-bit Windows. An OpenAI key is required.
MacInstall Clippingli on a Mac
Download the Mac installer, deal with Gatekeeper if needed, and open Clippingli. Then paste your OpenAI key and activate.
WindowsInstall Clippingli on Windows
Download the Windows installer, get past SmartScreen if it appears, and activate Clippingli. Then add your OpenAI key.
ActivationActivate the lifetime license
Where to paste your Clippingli license key, how many activations checkout allows, and what happens if a computer is replaced.
OfflineHow long Clippingli works offline
The app rechecks the license about every 72 hours while online. It may keep working offline for up to 14 days, then lock. This is a product
BatchUsing batch clipping
How to queue several sources in Clippingli, pause a job, and export. Local computer, not a cloud batch wallet.
AgencyClient preview without sending the master
Optional unlisted review links let a client watch selected clips. The source stays on the editor computer. Read the Privacy Policy before you upload.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the app work fully offline?
Clipping runs on your computer. The license still needs the internet from time to time. It may keep working offline for up to 14 days, then lock. That is a product limit, not a bug.