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Installing CLIPXEL Studio, step by step.

It's a small app made by an independent developer, without a paid code-signing certificate — that's why Windows and macOS show a warning the first time. Here's exactly what to click.

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The latest CLIPXEL Studio updates, as published in the project's releases. (Release notes are written in Spanish.)

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Windows · SmartScreen

"Windows protected your PC" — it's normal, here's the fix.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen flags any new application that hasn't paid for a code-signing certificate (hundreds of dollars a year). It doesn't mean the program is unsafe — just that it isn't "known" to Microsoft yet.

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More info
App: Clipxel_Setup.exe
Publisher: Unknown publisher
  1. 1Download the installer and double-click it. The blue window might take a second to show up.
  2. 2Click "More info" — a small line of text below the message.
  3. 3A new button appears: "Run anyway". Click it.
  4. 4Windows will ask for administrator permission (UAC) — accept it, so it installs correctly for every user on the PC.
macOS · Gatekeeper

The Mac warning looks different, but the reason is the same.

macOS blocks apps that haven't gone through Apple's notarization process (a paid developer account). It's solved with a right-click instead of a regular one.

"CLIPXEL" can't be opened because it's from an unidentified developer

macOS cannot verify this app is free of malware.

  1. 1In Finder, right-click (or Ctrl+click) on CLIPXEL Studio — not a double-click.
  2. 2Choose "Open" from the context menu.
  3. 3The same warning will appear, but this time with the "Open" button available — confirm it.
  4. 4You only need to do this the first time; after that it opens normally with a double-click.
Before installing

System requirements

  1. •Windows: Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit.
  2. •macOS: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, Apple Silicon or Intel.
  3. •No need to install Python, ffmpeg, or any other dependency separately — everything is included.
Common questions

Is this safe?

Why does this warning show up if the program is legitimate?

Because digitally signing an executable costs money every year (certificates range from $70 to $400 USD depending on the provider), and it takes many downloads to build reputation. It's an entry cost for independent developers, not a sign that anything is wrong with the program.

Does CLIPXEL Studio connect to the internet or upload my videos?

Only to check for a new version (optional, in the background). Your videos never leave your computer.

Can I see the source code before trusting it?

Yes, the project is public on GitHub: github.com/clipxel/clipxel.github.io.