The Free Desktop Video Editor for Modern Creators
Create cinema-grade YouTube videos, viral TikToks, and professional shorts with a magnetic multi-track timeline, smart auto-captions, hardware GPU acceleration, and zero export watermarks.
Everything You Need to Edit Like a Pro
Built on a high-performance desktop framework that stays buttery smooth even with hours of 4K footage.
Magnetic Multi-Track Timeline
Magnetic ripple trimming, non-destructive split cuts (C / Cmd+B), multi-clip copy/paste, and automatic gap elimination keep your storytelling in sync.
1-Click Kinetic Auto-Captions
On-device automatic speech-to-text transcribes dialog in seconds. Style viral animated word highlights for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts 100% offline.
Hardware GPU Acceleration
Full hardware acceleration across NVIDIA NVENC, AMD Radeon, Intel QuickSync on Windows and Apple Metal on macOS.
1,176+ Preset Filters & Color
Cinematic LUTs, noir, warm retro, vivid pop, and atmospheric color grading with real-time video preview. Studio RGBA color wheels with 2D saturation canvas.
Zero Watermarks Guaranteed
Clean 1080p and 4K exports on all core video edits. Read our No-Watermark Commitment to see how we compare to freemium alternatives.
100% Offline Local Privacy
No cloud uploads, no mandatory account sign-in, and zero background tracking of your footage. Your creative files stay strictly on your personal device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KutCut genuinely free, or is there a catch?
KutCut is completely free to start. We provide core multi-track editing, GPU rendering, auto-captions, and unwatermarked exports without requiring a subscription or credit card.
Which platform should I choose?
We have purpose-built installers for both major operating systems. Check out our Windows Video Editor if you use Windows 10/11, or our Mac Video Editor if you use Apple Silicon or Intel macOS workstations.
Are there watermarks on free exports?
No. All core exports are 100% clean and watermark-free. Learn more on our No Watermark Video Editor page.
Explore Dedicated Operating System Editions
Choose your platform or check our watermark policy. Every edition is powered by the same high-speed local engine.
Windows Video Editor
Hardware GPU-accelerated video editing optimized for DirectX 12 and NVIDIA NVENC on Windows PCs.
- DirectX & NVENC hardware boost
- Ultra-low CPU timeline scrubbing
- Native 64-bit .exe setup
Mac Video Editor
Blazing-fast macOS performance optimized for Apple M1/M2/M3/M4 chips, Metal graphics, and Intel Macs.
- Metal GPU rendering engine
- Instant 4K ProRes playback
- Native macOS dark aesthetics
No-Watermark Video Editor
Export 1080p and 4K footage without branding stamps, forced watermark popups, or hidden paywalls.
- Zero branding on core exports
- Full commercial content ownership
- No credit card or login needed