AVE

AVE is a local-first agentic video editor for Apple Silicon Macs, integrating AI-assisted editing, screen recording, and motion graphic creation within a non-linear timeline. - Records screen, window, or area with camera and audio (macOS 15+ required for recording) - AI-assisted editing with Ask and Plan modes, including transcript and visual clip search - Custom motion graphics with on-device rendering or external AI provider integration - Multi-track timeline with real edits—trim, retime, transitions, captions, graphics, color, audio automation - Exports up to 4K UHD in multiple aspect ratios and file formats (MP4, MOV, WebM, SRT, WebVTT, FCPXML) - Local-first project storage and analysis; external AI connections are optional AVE requires an Apple silicon Mac with macOS 14 or later; screen recording needs macOS 15. Manual editing and export remain free after the seven-day Pro trial. Pro adds transcript and AI tools, with subscription or lifetime payment options.