HookCut
- macOS
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
Who this is for
Podcast editors and content creators who need to find highlights fast.
App Size
Specs
- Platform
- macOS
- Built With
- Swift & SwiftUI
- Requires
- macOS 13+
- Telemetry
- None
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