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HookCut

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  • macOS
Free

AI-powered highlight finder for podcasts and videos — transcribe, detect speakers, and export NLE-ready timelines

HookCut uses GPT-4o or Claude to analyze podcast and video transcripts and surface the most compelling moments automatically. Transcribe with Whisper, detect and label speakers with diarization, and choose from built-in prompt templates — Podcast Teaser, Best Quotes, Key Takeaways, Funny Moments, or Controversial Takes. Export highlights as FCPXML (Final Cut Pro), Premiere XML, EDL, SRT, CSV, or TXT. Includes a built-in video player with highlight navigation, cost estimation before processing, and batch processing for multiple files.

What it does

AI-powered highlight detection with GPT-4o or Claude
Whisper transcription with word-level timestamps
Speaker diarization and identification
5 built-in prompt templates (Teaser, Best Quotes, Key Takeaways, Funny Moments, Controversial Takes)
Export to FCPXML, Premiere XML, EDL, SRT, CSV, or TXT
Built-in video player with highlight navigation
Cost estimation before processing
Batch processing for multiple files

Who this is for

Podcast editors and content creators who need to find highlights fast.

App Size

HookCut12 MB
Descript500 MB

Specs

Platform
macOS
Built With
Swift & SwiftUI
Requires
macOS 13+
Telemetry
None
Built with:SwiftUIAVFoundationWhisper APIGPT-4o/Claude
podcast editorvideo highlightsAI transcriptionwhisperfinal cut propremierepodcast clipsspeaker diarization