You can create Flip videos on most browsers and mobile devices. You can find more details about specific devices and browsers that are compatible with Flip.
To check if your system meets the minimum requirements, visit our system check.
Important: Please make sure you're using the latest version of the Flip app.
Browser requirements
Flip works best with the new Microsoft Edge. However, Flip supports multiple browsers. Here, you can review aspects of your browser that are compatible with Flip.
- Video recording: Compatible - Built-in (WebRTC)
- Video playback: Compatible - Native (MP4)
- Minimum version: Last 2 versions
Conclusion: The overall experience can be categorized as "Super awesome."
- Video recording: Semi-compatible - Upload clip only
- Video playback: Compatible - Native (MP4)
- Minimum version: 44 / 18
Conclusion: The overall experience can be categorized as "Great."
- Video recording: Compatible - Built-in (WebRTC)
- Video playback: Compatible - Native (MP4)
- Minimum version: Last 2 versions
Conclusion: The overall experience can be categorized as "Super awesome."
Important: Apple recently updated to Safari 15+. Currently, video recording is unavailable in this latest version of Safari. We highly recommend using a modern browser such as Google Chrome or the new Microsoft Edge. You can also use the free Flip app on iOS and Android devices.
Aspects
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Video recording:
- v12: Semi-compatible - Upload clip only
- v14+: Compatible - Built-in (WebRTC)
- Video playback: Compatible - Native (MP4)
Requirements
- Minimum version: 14
Conclusion: The overall experience can be categorized as "Great."
Tips:
- Some camera effects are only available on certain desktop browsers.
- You can watch videos in augmented reality with Flip AR. Learn more about devices that are compatible with FlipAR.
Mobile device requirements
- Minimum version: iOS 14.5 and up
- Compatible devices: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Note: Camera effects are not supported during the video and selfie step for iPhone 6, iPad Air, iPhone SE, and older devices.
- Minimum version: Android 6.0 and up
- Note: For Android 8.0 and under, the "Trim" and "Split" camera editing functionalities are not supported.
Other devices and computers without cameras
- Kindles, Microsoft phones, and older devices may watch Flip videos but they will not be able to record videos.
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If your computer doesn't have a camera, you still have options to create videos on Flip:
- Connect an external webcam, and select it as your input for your video.
- Record an audio-focused video.
Contact us
If these troubleshooting steps still don't provide a solution and you have any questions, we are here for you. You can contact our Support team here.