For Mac
The free video editor for Mac that edits for you.
No account, no watermark, no credits. Tell your AI what you want and Montaj makes the cut.
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The full editor, captions and export. Free, with no trial clock.
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Claude or ChatGPT does the edit. You check it and post.
Free Mac video editors, 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 | |
| iMovie | Quick personal edits | Up to 4K | Not stated | Not stated | Mac app | |
| DaVinci Resolve | Pro color and finishing | Up to UHD, 60 fps | Studio features only | Not stated | Mac app | |
| CapCut | Short social videos from templates | 4K needs Pro | With templates or Pro assets | Not stated | Mac app | Montaj vs CapCut |
| Clipchamp | Windows, or Mac in a browser tab | 1080p | None | Microsoft account | Browser on Mac | |
| Descript | Editing talk as text | 720p | Yes | Descript account | Mac app or browser | Montaj vs Descript |
| 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 | |
| Shotcut | Free editing with wide format support | Up to 8K | Not stated | Not stated | Mac app | |
| OpenShot | Simple editing for beginners | Up to 8K | None | Not stated | Mac app |
- MontajLetting your own AI do the edit
- Free export
- Full quality, no cap
- Watermark
- None
- Account
- Not needed
- Runs as
- Mac app
- iMovieQuick personal edits
- Free export
- Up to 4K
- Watermark
- Not stated
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
- DaVinci ResolvePro color and finishing
- Free export
- Up to UHD, 60 fps
- Watermark
- Studio features only
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
- CapCutShort social videos from templates
- Free export
- 4K needs Pro
- Watermark
- With templates or Pro assets
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
- ClipchampWindows, or Mac in a browser tab
- Free export
- 1080p
- Watermark
- None
- Account
- Microsoft account
- Runs as
- Browser on Mac
- DescriptEditing talk as text
- Free export
- 720p
- Watermark
- Yes
- Account
- Descript account
- Runs as
- Mac app or browser
- 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
- ShotcutFree editing with wide format support
- Free export
- Up to 8K
- Watermark
- Not stated
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
- OpenShotSimple editing for beginners
- Free export
- Up to 8K
- Watermark
- None
- Account
- Not stated
- Runs as
- Mac app
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Questions.
What is the best free video editor for Mac?
It depends on the job. iMovie for quick personal edits, DaVinci Resolve for pro color, and Montaj if you want your own AI to do the edit.
Does Montaj add a watermark?
No. Every video saves in full quality, with no watermark and no cap.
Do I need an account?
Not for Montaj Free. Montaj Hub needs one.
Is Montaj on Windows?
Yes. Montaj runs on Mac and Windows.