What "medal clips" actually means and why you might want to clear them

Medal clips are video recordings saved by Medal.tv, a gaming overlay process that runs in the background while you play. The app automatically captures short video segments (usually 15 to 60 seconds) of moments it thinks are worth saving — kills, deaths, funny moments, or just gameplay you were watching. These clips pile up on your hard drive and can take up several gigabytes of storage space.

Most people don't realize Medal is recording until they check their storage and find thousands of clips they never asked for. Clearing them frees up disk space, speeds up your system, and removes files you probably don't want. You can delete them all at once or selectively keep the ones that matter to you.

Key Takeaways

  • Medal clips are short video files automatically saved by the Medal.tv app, and they accumulate quickly on your hard drive.
  • The fastest way to clear them is through the Medal app itself — open Settings, find the Clips or Storage section, and delete all or select specific clips.
  • If Medal is not running or you cannot access the app, you can manually delete the Medal folder from your computer's file system, usually located in AppData (Windows) or Library (Mac).
  • Clearing clips does not uninstall Medal or stop it from recording future gameplay — it only removes the saved files.

Clearing clips through the Medal app

Open Medal.tv on your computer. Look for a Settings icon (usually a gear symbol) in the top right or left corner of the app window. Click it and scroll down until you see an option labeled Clips, Storage, or Manage Storage.

You will see a list of all saved clips with their file sizes. Select the clips you want to delete — most people click "Select All" to remove everything at once. Then click Delete or Remove. Medal will ask you to confirm; click Yes or Confirm. The clips are now gone from your hard drive.

If you want to keep specific clips, you can select only those before deleting the rest. Medal also lets you change where clips are saved or turn off automatic recording entirely in the same Settings menu, so you can prevent them from piling up again.

Manually deleting the Medal folder if the app won't open

If Medal.tv crashes or will not start, you can delete the clips folder directly from your file system. On Windows, open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Medal. (If you do not see AppData, click View at the top and check "Hidden items.") Look for a folder named Clips or Videos and delete it.

On Mac, open Finder and press Command + Shift + G to open "Go to Folder." Type ~/Library/process Support/Medal and press Enter. Find the Clips or Videos folder and drag it to the Trash, then empty the Trash.

This method removes the files but does not uninstall Medal itself. If you want to remove the entire process, use your system's uninstall tool (Add/Remove Programs on Windows, or drag the Medal app to Trash on Mac).

How much space Medal clips typically use

A single Medal clip usually takes 50 to 200 megabytes depending on your game's resolution and frame rate. If Medal has been running for weeks or months, you could have 500 clips or more — that adds up to 50 to 100 gigabytes or more. Clearing them can free up enough space to noticeably improve your system's performance, especially if your drive was already running low.

You can check how much space Medal is using before you delete anything. In File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), right-click the Medal folder and select Properties or Get Info. The size will be listed there. After deletion, that space becomes available again.

Preventing Medal clips from piling up in the future

Once you have cleared your clips, you have three options: keep Medal running as it is, change where it saves clips, or turn off automatic recording. Open Medal Settings and look for Recording, Capture, or Auto-Clip options. You can set it to record only when you manually press a hotkey, or disable it entirely.

If you want to keep Medal but limit storage use, some versions let you set a maximum folder size or auto-delete clips older than a certain number of days. Check your Settings menu for these options — they vary depending on which version of Medal you have installed.

What happens to clips after you delete them

Once you delete Medal clips, they are permanently removed from your hard drive. They do not go to your Recycle Bin or Trash — Medal deletes them directly. This is actually faster than moving them to trash, but it also means you cannot recover them if you change your mind. If there are any clips you want to keep, export or read them before you clear everything.

Deleting clips does not affect any videos you have already uploaded to YouTube, Discord, or other platforms. Those files exist separately on those services and are not connected to the Medal folder on your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing Medal clips stop the app from recording?

No. Deleting clips only removes the saved files. Medal will continue to record automatically unless you turn off the recording feature in Settings. To stop Medal from recording altogether, open Settings, find the Auto-Clip or Recording option, and toggle it off.

Can I recover Medal clips after I delete them?

Not through Medal itself. Once deleted, the files are gone. If you deleted them very recently, a data recovery tool might be able to retrieve them, but this is not may provide. Always export or save any clips you want to keep before you delete the folder.

Where does Medal save clips on my computer?

On Windows, Medal saves clips to C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Medal\Clips. On Mac, they go to ~/Library/process Support/Medal/Clips. You can also change this location in Medal Settings under Storage or Clips Folder.

Do I need to uninstall Medal to stop it from recording?

No. You can leave Medal installed and straightforward turn off auto-recording in Settings. This keeps the app available if you want to use it later without having to reinstall it. If you want to remove it completely, use your system's uninstall tool.

How often should I clear my Medal clips?

That depends on how much storage space you have and how often Medal records. If your drive is running low or you notice your computer is slower, clear them. Many people clear clips monthly or whenever they notice the folder is taking up more than 20 to 30 gigabytes.