Recut

by Recut

Native macOS app that removes silences from videos before you import to your editor.

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TL;DR

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.

Install / use

Go to Recut getrecut.com

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

Recut vs Whipscribe

FeatureRecutWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
Pricingpaid$4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsWeb, API, MCP

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