Recut
by Recut
Native macOS app that removes silences from videos before you import to your editor.
TL;DR
Native macOS app that removes silences from videos before you import to your editor.
Best for youTubers and screencasters who want silences pre-trimmed before opening Final Cut or Premiere. Pricing: paid.
Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
paid
Platforms
macOS, Windows
What it is
Recut is a native macOS and Windows app that detects silences in a video file and exports the trimmed result (or an XML/FCPXML for your NLE). Loved by long-form YouTube creators.
Best for: YouTubers and screencasters who want silences pre-trimmed before opening Final Cut or Premiere.
Watch out for: Single-purpose tool; no captioning or transcript.
Watch out for: Single-purpose tool; no captioning or transcript.
Install / use
getrecut.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Recut vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Recut | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | paid | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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