Native Apple Silicon & Intel macOS

Free Video Editor for Mac with Metal Speed

Experience desktop-grade video editing built for the Mac ecosystem. Native Apple Silicon M-series optimization, smooth ProRes playback, auto-captions, and zero watermarks.

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Version: v2.4.5•File Size: 319.4 MB•Apple Silicon (ARM64) & Intel• 100% Clean • Zero Watermarks
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Engineered for Mac Hardware & Battery Life

Get the responsive feel of Final Cut Pro combined with modern social video workflows.

Native Apple Silicon ARM64

Tuned specifically for Apple M1, M2, M3, and M4 Unified Memory Architecture. Enjoy lag-free timeline scrubbing on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Studio without fan noise.

Metal Graphics & ProRes Support

Hardware-accelerated color grading, canvas transforms, and transitions utilizing Apple Metal. Multi-stream 4K ProRes playback without proxy lag.

100% On-Device Privacy

Your footage never leaves your Mac SSD. No internet connection required to edit, cut, or export clean 4K videos. Learn about our unwatermarked export promise.

macOS System Requirements

Operating SystemmacOS 12.0 Monterey or later
ArchitectureApple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) & Intel
Memory (Unified RAM)8 GB minimum (16 GB for 4K multicam)
Graphics EngineApple Metal GPU Accelerated
Disk Footprint450 MB free disk space
Internet ConnectivityZero required (Fully Offline)

Why Editors Love KutCut on macOS

No Subscriptions or PaywallsSay goodbye to monthly Premiere subscriptions. Core multi-track editing is completely free.
Offline AI Kinetic SubtitlesOn-device speech recognition transcribes your dialogue into viral TikTok & YouTube Shorts captions in seconds.
Native Cross-Platform CompatibilityShare projects seamlessly with team members on our Windows Video Editor with no broken paths.

Frequently Asked Questions for Mac Users

Is KutCut free on Mac without a trial expiration?

Yes! There is no 7-day or 30-day trial countdown. Core video editing on macOS is free forever. Read our full feature breakdown on the Free Video Editor page.

Will my exported videos have a watermark on Mac?

No. KutCut exports 1080p and 4K videos cleanly without watermarks, company branding, or corner stamps. Check our Zero Watermark Details.

Does KutCut run on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs?

Yes. Our macOS build operates with full speed on both Apple Silicon M-series chips (M1, M2, M3, M4) and legacy Intel Macs.

Topical Cross-Platform Directory

Looking for Other Platforms or Editions?

Switch between platforms or explore our watermark policy. Every edition is powered by the same lightning-fast local engine.

Windows 10 & 11

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
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100% Clean Exports

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
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Full Desktop Suite

Free Video Editor Hub

The all-in-one free desktop editing studio with multi-track magnetic timeline, auto-captions, and 1,100+ presets.

  • Unlimited multi-track timeline
  • 1-Click kinetic auto-captions
  • 1,100+ cinematic filters & text
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