For Mac
The AI video editor for Mac that works with your AI.
Connect Claude or ChatGPT. Say what you want and Montaj makes the cut, right on your Mac.
Your AI
Claude or ChatGPT, the one you already use. No credits.
On your Mac
Editing, captions and export run on your computer. No upload wait.
$0
The full editor, captions and export. No account, no watermark.
Mac video editors with AI tools, compared.
Checked on each maker's own pages, September 2026
| Editor | Best for | Free export | Watermark | Account | Runs as | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montaj | Letting your own AI do the edit | Full quality, no cap | None | Not needed | Mac app | |
| Descript | Editing talk as text | 720p | Yes | Descript account | Mac app or browser | Montaj vs Descript |
| CapCut | Short social videos from templates | 4K needs Pro | With templates or Pro assets | Not stated | Mac app | Montaj vs CapCut |
| VEED | Quick browser edits and subtitles | 720p | Yes | Not stated | Browser | Montaj vs VEED |
| Canva | Simple branded clips | 1080p, up to 30 min | Only with premium elements | Not stated | Browser or Mac app | |
| Clipchamp | Windows, or Mac in a browser tab | 1080p | None | Microsoft account | Browser on Mac |
- MontajLetting your own AI do the edit
- Free export
- Full quality, no cap
- Watermark
- None
- Account
- Not needed
- Runs as
- Mac app
- DescriptEditing talk as text
- Free export
- 720p
- Watermark
- Yes
- Account
- Descript account
- Runs as
- Mac app or browser
- CapCutShort social videos from templates
- Free export
- 4K needs Pro
- Watermark
- With templates or Pro assets
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
- VEEDQuick browser edits and subtitles
- Free export
- 720p
- Watermark
- Yes
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Browser
- CanvaSimple branded clips
- Free export
- 1080p, up to 30 min
- Watermark
- Only with premium elements
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Browser or Mac app
- ClipchampWindows, or Mac in a browser tab
- Free export
- 1080p
- Watermark
- None
- Account
- Microsoft account
- Runs as
- Browser on Mac
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Questions.
What is the best AI video editor for Mac?
It depends on the job. Descript for editing talk as text, CapCut for short social videos from templates, and Montaj if you want the AI you already use to do the edit.
Which AI does Montaj use?
Yours. Connect Claude or ChatGPT and it edits through Montaj. There is no separate AI to pay for.
What can the AI do?
Cut the pauses and false starts, keep your best take, add captions in your style, place b-roll and graphics, and export. You check every edit in a full timeline.
Is it free?
Yes. The full editor, captions and export are free, with no watermark and no account. Hub adds a template library and trend search.
Is Montaj on Windows?
Yes. Montaj runs on Mac and Windows.