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Kiru
What it is
Kiru is a video editing application for turning local footage into an edit, with desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux plus a browser version with limited features. It transcribes video and aligns each word to the timeline, allowing edits through the transcript. Automatic detection can identify false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words, and silences, then remove them. Desktop users can apply styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in the effects panel. Listed exports include MP4, WAV audio, and project files for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Original video files remain on the user’s computer, while extracted audio is sent for transcription; low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only when enabled. Internet access is required for remote transcription, after which editing, detection, and export work offline. A free plan allows one hour monthly and MP4 export. Plus costs $15 a month, and Pro costs $30 a month.
For and against
For
- Transcript editing synced to the timeline
- Automatically removes silences and bad takes
- Styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT support
- Offline editing after remote transcription
- Free plan includes one hour monthly
Against
- Browser version has limited features
- Remote transcription requires an internet connection
- Plus and Pro plans have monthly video limits
- Priority support is limited to Pro
The verdict
Kiru combines transcript editing with automatic cleanup and standard export options. Its free plan offers a way to start, while broader export support and priority support require paid plans.
Who it suits
Kiru suits editors who want transcript-based cutting and automatic removal of pauses or mistakes. It supports desktop and browser workflows, with exports for major editing applications.
Plans and prices
Free
1 hour of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kiru.app
Plus
10 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kiru.app
Pro
30 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kiru.app
On the record
- Automatic captions
- Yeskiru.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Automatic cuts
- Kiru detects false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words, and silences and can remove them automatically.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Captions and color
- The desktop app supports styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in its effects panel.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Data practices
- The privacy policy says Kiru does not permanently store video or audio files on its servers, stores transcriptions locally and in its database, and does not sell personal information.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Exports
- Kiru lists MP4, WAV audio, and project file exports for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Linux installation
- The Linux page offers an AppImage, an Arch AUR package, and installation from the Kiru Nix flake; the AUR package depends on ffmpeg.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local processing
- The maker says original video files stay on the user's computer; extracted audio is sent for transcription, and low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only if opted into.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Offline use
- An internet connection is required for remote transcription, after which editing, detection, and export happen offline.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Operator
- The terms say Kiru is operated by Dreams of LLC.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy providers
- The privacy policy names Deepgram for transcription, Polar for payment processing, and cloud hosting providers as service providers.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- Kiru is a video editing application that turns local footage into a usable edit and provides a browser version with limited features.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says Kiru uses TLS encryption in transit, secure authentication, regular security assessments, and access controls, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Silence removal
- Yeskiru.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Support
- Priority support is listed as a Pro plan feature.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOS,Windows,Linux,web browserkiru.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Text-based editing
- Yeskiru.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Transcript editing
- Kiru transcribes video and syncs each word to the timeline so users can edit by reading the transcript.kiru.app · read 30 Sep 2026
