Text-based video editor
Delete a word and the video is cut. Transcription, filler word and silence removal, B-roll and AI edits, all in one place.
Free plan, no time limit.
Text-based video editing
The demo runs on its own. Click inside to try it.
Multitrack video timeline
Every cut shows up here. Trim, split, fade and change speed when you need to.
Hover to scrub · drag a clip · pull an edge · B to split · ⌘Z to undo
Export to Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Resolve
Download an MP4 up to 4K, subtitles as SRT, or an XML edit list that opens as real cuts in your editor.
- Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
How to edit a video with text
- 1Upload a video
It's transcribed automatically.
- 2Delete what you don't need
Clear fillers and silences, add B-roll.
- 3Export
Download the video, or open the cut in Premiere Pro,
Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
Text-based video editor FAQ
How does text-based video editing work?
Cutwords transcribes your video and links every word to its moment in the footage. Delete words and the matching video and audio leave the edit. You can restore any cut.
Do I need to know video editing?
No. If you can edit a document, you can cut a video. The timeline is there when you want frame-level control.
How do I remove filler words and silences from a video?
Every um, uh, repeated word and long pause is flagged. Remove them all at once, or keep the ones that sound natural. It's free on every plan.
Is the transcription automatic?
Yes, in 25 languages, with speaker labels and no AI credits. Fix any misheard word and the captions update too.
Can AI generate B-roll for my video?
Yes. Select a line and press ⌘J to generate an image with Gemini or a clip with Veo 3.1. It uses AI credits.
Can I export to Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve?
Yes, as an XML edit list or an EDL. Your cuts arrive as real edits on their timeline.
Is there a free text-based video editor?
Free plan included. Paid plans are billed at checkout.
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Try the text-based video editor free
Upload a video and make your first cut.