BaoCut
An AI video agent for macOS and Windows that transcribes, subtitles, translates, dubs, cuts and animates your footage from plain instructions, with every result landing in an editable timeline instead of a one-shot export.
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About BaoCut
BaoCut is listed in our film & TV production category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. An AI video agent for macOS and Windows that transcribes, subtitles, translates, dubs, cuts and animates your footage from plain instructions, with every result landing in an editable timeline instead of a one-shot export. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free source-available desktop app (BaoCut Community License); separate license needed to resell BaoCut itself.. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
BaoCut at a glance
- Category: Film & TV production
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Free source-available desktop app (BaoCut Community License); separate license needed to resell BaoCut itself. (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: JimLiu/baocut · 1,119 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Latest release: BaoCut 3.9.0 (Build 79) — macOS and Win…, Oct 19, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 20, 2026
- Official site: baocut.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
BaoCut FAQ
What is BaoCut?
An AI video agent for macOS and Windows that transcribes, subtitles, translates, dubs, cuts and animates your footage from plain instructions, with every result landing in an editable timeline instead of a one-shot export.
How much does BaoCut cost?
BaoCut's pricing, as the maker states it: Free source-available desktop app (BaoCut Community License); separate license needed to resell BaoCut itself.. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find BaoCut's source code?
On GitHub at JimLiu/baocut, which had 1,119 stars as of Oct 20, 2026. The latest release is BaoCut 3.9.0 (Build 79) — macOS and Windows (Oct 19, 2026).
What are alternatives to BaoCut?
Similar tools include Palmier Pro, Trint, Cutback, SyncWords, Topaz Video and LipDub AI.
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