# ClipCafe

> Search engine for movie and TV quotes to find downloadable clips

ClipCafe is a video repository and quote database indexing over 5 million clips from tens of thousands of movies and TV shows. Users can search by exact dialogue, actor, or genre to quickly preview the scene and download it for edits or memes. It serves as a handy alternative to generic stock footage for creators wanting culturally recognizable video inserts.

Website: https://clip.cafe/

## What it is for

- Find and download specific film dialogue clips to enhance video edits
- Replace bland stock footage with recognizable movie scenes in presentations or content
- Track down the movie and context behind a half-remembered quote
- Source video clips and GIFs for social media memes

## Features

- Dialogue search indexing millions of phrases and quotes
- Advanced filtering by genre, rating, year, language, and runtime
- Search specifically by audio or subtitle language
- Scene playback alongside transcript text
- Direct video download options, with HD unlocked via Pro
- Curated spotlight collections and category browsing

## Pricing

Freemium. Free to search and download clips; Pro plan available for HD downloads and premium features.

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Video editors, content creators, and film enthusiasts.
- Alternative to: PlayPhrase.me, Yarn
- Tags: movie clips, video editing, quote search, b roll, stock footage

## Why it was saved

- [@onlyzita, 21 October 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBY9IG4Ihjr/): Replaces generic stock footage with emotionally recognizable, relatable film and TV clips to boost viewer engagement.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to PlayPhrase.me](https://xiry.app/alternatives/playphrase-me.md)

## Related

- [Pexels](https://xiry.app/resources/pexels): Free stock photos and royalty-free video footage uploaded by creators. (Website, Free)
- [PlayPhrase.me](https://xiry.app/resources/playphrase-me): Search engine that finds movie and TV clips matching spoken phrases. (Web app, Freemium)
- [Yarn](https://xiry.app/resources/yarn-954): Search engine for short video clips and quotes from media (Website, Free)
- [Hera](https://xiry.app/resources/hera): AI-powered web editor for generating editable motion graphics from text prompts. (Web app, Freemium)
- [Eyecandy](https://xiry.app/resources/eyecandy-1060): Curated visual reference library of cinematography techniques, transitions, and editing effects. (Website, Free)
- [Myinstants](https://xiry.app/resources/myinstants): Online soundboard platform for meme sounds and audio effects (Web app, Free)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/clipcafe

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