AI Rough Cut Editor — Instant Rough Cuts from Long Videos

Tell the AI what your video is about and get an instant rough cut

AI-Powered

GPT-4o analyzes your transcript and selects the best segments

Dead Space Removal

Automatically cuts silence, filler words, and off-topic tangents

EDL Export

Export to DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or render as MP4

How It Works

1

Upload Your Video

Upload a long-form video — podcast, interview, tutorial, or talking-head content. All major formats supported.

2

Describe Your Video

Tell the AI what your video is about and set your target duration. The AI transcribes, analyzes, and selects the best segments.

3

Review & Export

Review the AI-selected segments, toggle clips on/off, reorder them, then render as MP4 or export an EDL for DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

Why Use Our Rough-cut Tool

Dead Space Removal

Automatically detects and removes silence, filler words (um, uh, like), and long pauses from your footage.

AI-Powered Selection

GPT-4o analyzes your transcript to keep the most relevant, engaging content and cut off-topic tangents.

EDL Export for NLEs

Export a CMX 3600 EDL file to continue editing in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.

Choose Your Plan

Start free. Upgrade when you need more.

Guest

$0

no signup

  • 100MB uploads
  • 3 tasks/day
  • Watermark
  • Standard speed

Hourly Pass

$1.99

per hour

  • 2GB uploads
  • Unlimited/1hr
  • No watermark
  • 5x speed
Best Value

Pro

$12.99

/month

  • 10GB uploads
  • Unlimited tasks
  • No watermark
  • 5x speed

What Creators Say

I uploaded a 2-hour podcast and got a tight 20-minute rough cut in minutes. The AI knew exactly what to keep.

Marcus J.

YouTube Creator

The EDL export is a game changer. I import it straight into DaVinci Resolve and fine-tune from there.

Sophie L.

Video Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI decide what to cut?

The AI transcribes your video, then analyzes the transcript against your topic description. It identifies the most relevant segments, removes dead space (silence, filler words, pauses), and selects content that fits your target duration.

What is an EDL file?

EDL (Edit Decision List) is a standard format used by professional video editors. It contains the in/out points for each edit, which you can import into DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro to continue editing.

Can I adjust the AI's selections?

Yes! After the AI generates the rough cut, you can toggle individual segments on/off, reorder them, and see the rationale behind each selection before rendering or exporting.

What types of videos work best?

Talking-head videos, podcasts, interviews, lectures, and tutorials work best — any content with continuous speech. The AI needs spoken content to analyze and make intelligent cuts.

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