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

# Quickstart

> Go from a raw recording to a polished clip in 5 steps.

This guide walks you through your very first Clippo export. You'll upload a video, let AI do the heavy lifting, and download a finished clip — all in under 5 minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to Clippo">
    Go to [app.clippo.com/dashboard](https://app.clippo.com/dashboard) and sign in with your account. If you don't have one yet, [sign up here](https://app.clippo.com/sign-up).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your recording">
    Click the **New Project** button on your dashboard. Drag and drop your video file or click **Browse** to select one from your computer. Clippo accepts MP4, MOV, and WebM files up to 2 GB.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Clippo Magic">
    Once your video finishes uploading, click the **Clippo Magic** button. This automatically removes filler words, enhances your audio, adds captions, and reframes your video. Just wait for it to finish processing.

    \[VIDEO COMING SOON]
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview your clip">
    Hit **Play** to watch your processed clip. You can make adjustments — edit captions, change the aspect ratio, or tweak the trim points — before exporting.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export and download">
    Click the green **Export** button. Choose your format (MP4 is the default) and aspect ratio. Your clip will be ready to download in seconds.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

* [How Clippo Credits Work](/getting-started/understanding-credits) — understand what costs credits and how to get more
* [How to Use Clippo Magic](/features/clippo-magic) — learn everything Magic does under the hood
* [How to Use Director Mode](/features/director-mode) — take full manual control of your edits