AI finds the hooks
DeepSeek, OpenAI or Gemini read the transcript and mark the moments with the most stopping power. Pick an angle like educational, humor, sales or quotes, or write your own prompt.
Turn one long video into a week of short clips.
AI picks the hooks, cuts the dead air, follows the face and burns captions in. Runs on your PC.
Windows 10/11 · Free trial, no time limit · Bring your own AI key
What is Cutalo?
Cutalo is a Windows desktop app that turns long videos into short, vertical, ready-to-post clips. It uses AI to find the best moments, auto-reframes to 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9, removes silence and burns in captions. You bring your own AI API key, so your videos are never uploaded to a cloud editor.
- Category
- AI video clipping software
- Runs on
- Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)
- Formats
- 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 (six resolutions)
- AI providers
- DeepSeek, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter, Groq
- Privacy
- Local processing, no cloud upload
- Price
- Free trial · $4.99/mo · $39/yr · $79 once
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Made by
- JZ Design Solutions
- DeepSeek
- OpenAI
- Gemini
- OpenRouter
- Groq
A long video goes in. Ready clips come out.
No timeline, no manual cuts, no hand exports. Four steps, about three minutes the first time.
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Add your video
Paste a YouTube link or pick a local file: mp4, mov, mkv or webm.
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Pick a focus
Choose how many clips, the format and an AI angle, or write your own instructions.
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Let the AI select
Cutalo reads the transcript and marks the moments with the most hook.
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Export and post
Download clips in 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9 with captions, silence removed and an end card.
Everything a social clipper needs, nothing you have to babysit.
One source, every format
9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. 1:1 for the feed. 16:9 for YouTube and LinkedIn. Choose the format and resolution and the composition adapts on its own.
Silence, gone
Dead pauses get cut automatically, so the clip keeps the pace people expect. Captions re-sync to the new timeline, so nothing drifts out of place.
The face stays in frame
Auto-reframe tracks the speaker's face: when they move, the frame moves with them. Built for podcasts, webinars, classes and talking-head videos.
Your videos, on your PC
Nothing goes to the cloud. Cutting, transcription and rendering all happen on your computer, so long files and private recordings stay private.
Your brand, your rules
Watermark, end card with your text or logo, accent color and caption style. Set it once and every clip comes out on brand.
How Cutalo is different
Most clippers are cloud subscriptions that charge by upload minutes. Cutalo runs on your machine and you bring your own AI key, so you can pay a flat price once.
| Feature | Cutalo | Typical cloud clipper | Manual editing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | On your PC | In the cloud | On your PC |
| Uploads required | None | Yes, every video | None |
| AI cost | Your own key | Bundled credits | None |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly or pay once | Monthly, minutes-based | Your time |
| Vertical auto-reframe | Yes, plus face tracking | Usually | By hand |
| Silence removal | Yes | Sometimes | By hand |
| Pay-once option | Yes, $79 lifetime | Rare | Not applicable |
| Works offline | Yes, with local files | No | Yes |
Comparison reflects publicly listed plans and features as of October 2026. Cloud tools evolve quickly, so check each vendor's site for current details.
Start free. Continue your way.
Subscribe if you prefer a monthly fee, or pay once and keep it forever. Either way you use your own AI key: no invented credits, no hidden limits.
Trial
$0/ always
- Up to 2 clips per video
- 720p with Cutalo watermark
- Captions and end card
- English and Spanish
- Any AI provider you own
Pro
$4.99/ mo
or $39/year, two months free
- Unlimited clips
- Up to 1080p, no watermark
- Silence cut and face tracking
- All 6 formats
- Priority email support
Lifetime
$79/ once
One payment, updates included
- Everything in Pro
- No monthly fee, ever
- Up to 3 machines
- Priority email support
- Transferable license
Pay with card, PayPal or Binance. Your license activates in the app in one click.
Who gets the most out of Cutalo
Creators and streamers
Mine VODs and long uploads for the clips that travel, without a second editor.
Coaches and consultants
Turn webinars and podcasts into a daily feed of short teaching clips.
Small businesses
Repurpose product demos and testimonials into Reels and Shorts on a budget.
Social media managers
Batch a month of vertical content from a client's back catalog in one sitting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cutalo?
Cutalo is a Windows desktop app that turns long videos into short, vertical, ready-to-post clips. It uses AI to find the best moments, auto-reframes to 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9, removes silence and burns in captions. You bring your own AI API key, so your videos are never uploaded to a cloud editor.
Is Cutalo free?
Yes. The free trial makes up to two clips per video in 720p with a watermark and no time limit. Pro is $4.99 per month or $39 per year, and a $79 one-time lifetime license is also available.
Do I need an AI API key?
Yes. Cutalo works with DeepSeek, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter or Groq. You add your own key once and it is stored on your machine. This keeps costs transparent and avoids fake credit systems.
Do my videos get uploaded to a server?
No. Cutting, transcription and rendering all run on your computer. Only your AI key is sent to the provider you choose; the video files stay on your PC.
Which formats and resolutions does Cutalo export?
Six: 1080x1920 and 720x1280 (9:16), 1080x1080 and 720x720 (1:1), and 1920x1080 and 1280x720 (16:9). Silence cut and face tracking work in every one of them.
Does Cutalo work with YouTube links?
Yes. Paste a YouTube URL and Cutalo downloads it, transcribes it and generates clips. A local file works too: mp4, mov, mkv or webm.
Can Cutalo remove silences and follow the face?
Yes. The silence cut removes dead pauses and re-syncs the captions to the new timeline. Face tracking keeps the speaker centered in vertical frames, which is built for podcasts, classes and talking-head videos.
Can I pay once instead of subscribing?
Yes. The $79 lifetime license is a one-time payment that includes everything in Pro forever, on up to three machines, with no monthly fee.
How do I activate my license?
After checkout you receive a license key. Paste it into the app once and Cutalo unlocks Pro on that machine. There is nothing else to install.
Does Cutalo work on Mac?
Not yet. Cutalo is built for Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit. The installer includes everything, so there is no Python or extra setup.
Download Cutalo for Windows
Free to try. The installer is self-contained: no Python, no extra tools. Bring your own AI key and start clipping in minutes.
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- About 190 MB download
- Uninstall anytime
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Trial makes up to 2 clips per video.
Fill your feed with clips.
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