bakecut
Subtitles that look exactly how you want
bakecut turns your speech into editable subtitles with AI, then lets you style every single word. All processing happens on your computer — your video is never uploaded.
Free to use · macOS (Apple Silicon) · No upload, 100% on-device
Everything you need to ship videos faster
Accurate AI transcription
Whisper-powered speech-to-text in Korean, English, Japanese and more. Pick the model size that fits your machine.
Edit text, keep timing
Fix typos without breaking word timings. Press Enter to split clips at word boundaries.
Style every word
Color, font and size per word. Word-by-word highlight as you speak — the thing other editors can't do.
Cut silence in one click
Detect silent gaps and remove them all at once. Adjustable threshold.
Emoji pops & animations
Auto-matched emoji pop above key words. In/out animations per clip.
100% private
Transcription and export run locally. Your footage never leaves your computer.
How it works
Open your video
Drag and drop any video file. Vertical videos are handled automatically.
AI writes the subtitles
Pick a model size and language. Everything runs on your Mac — nothing is uploaded.
Style and export
Fix typos, color individual words, add emoji pops — then export. What you see is exactly what you get.
Simple pricing
Free
- 120 min of AI transcription / month
- Models up to Medium
- All editing features
- Watermark (removable by crediting bakecut)
Pro
- 300 min of AI transcription / month
- All models incl. Turbo
- Emoji & word highlight export
- No watermark
Premium
- Unlimited AI transcription
- All models incl. Turbo
- Emoji & word highlight export
- No watermark
Subscriptions open soon. The app is fully usable on the Free plan today.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Transcription, editing and export all run locally on your computer. Your footage never leaves your machine.
What does the Free plan include?
120 minutes of AI transcription per month, all editing features, and export with a small watermark. You can remove the watermark for free by crediting bakecut in your video title or description.
Which languages can it transcribe?
Korean, English, Japanese and 90+ other languages supported by Whisper. Subtitle styling works with any language.
Do I need an internet connection?
Only a brief check when you start AI transcription (to verify your sign-in). Editing and exporting work fully offline.
Is there a Windows version?
It's in preparation. Join from the download page to get it on day one.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — first purchases are fully refundable within 14 days. See our refund policy.
Download bakecut
bakecut is currently available for macOS (Apple Silicon). The Windows version is in preparation.