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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.

Key Features:

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.

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