Question 1

Is Austin Clip free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The editor and full-resolution downloads are free, with no account and no export limits. Everything runs in your browser, so there are no per-export costs to pass on. Free exports carry a small Austin Clip mark; a paid plan removes it, at $10 a month or $60 a year.

Question 2

Do my images get uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Background photos, profile pictures and embedded media are decoded, drawn and exported entirely inside your browser. Nothing is transmitted to a server, which is also why the tool works with the network disconnected once the page has loaded.

Question 3

What image sizes can I export?

Accepted Answer

Portrait 1080×1350, story 1080×1920, square 1080×1080 and landscape 1280×720, in PNG, JPG or WebP. PNG is the default because it stays sharp on text.

Question 4

Will the download look exactly like the preview?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The preview and the exported file are produced by the same renderer at different sizes, rather than by screenshotting the page, so line breaks, spacing and shadows are identical.

Question 5

What happens if my text is too long for the card?

Accepted Answer

The card grows first. If it still does not fit, the text is scaled down within sensible limits. If even that is not enough you get a visible warning naming how many lines are cut off, plus a suggestion to widen the card or switch preset. Text is never silently dropped.

Question 6

Can I add an image or a video inside the post?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both. Turn on media in the Media panel and choose an image or an MP4, MOV or WebM clip, then set the aspect ratio and corner radius. A clip plays in the preview, you can trim its start and end and mute it, and the Download button becomes Download MP4: H.264 video with the clip’s own audio, which uploads straight to Instagram, TikTok and X. You can still export a single frame as an image from the same project. Everything is encoded in your browser, so your footage never leaves your machine.

Question 7

Does it support emoji, hashtags and mentions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hashtags, @mentions and links are picked out in an accent colour you control. Emoji are handled by grapheme cluster, so flags, skin-tone modifiers and multi-person sequences never break apart mid-character.

Question 8

Is this affiliated with X or Twitter?

Accepted Answer

No. This tool creates original graphics inspired by the appearance of social-media posts. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by X Corp. The graphics it produces are not authenticated platform screenshots.

Question 9

Can I use the graphics commercially?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided you have the rights to the images, text and identity you put into them, and you do not present the result as a genuine post by someone who did not write it. See the terms and disclaimer pages.

Question 10

Does it work on a phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The editor is usable on mobile, with the canvas kept visible above the settings so you can judge the composition while adjusting it. A larger screen is easier for fine positioning.

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