Step 1
Open editly.in in Safari
No installation, no Mac App Store purchase. Just open the website in Safari on your Mac.
Editly AI
Best Mac Video Editor
What is the best video editor for Mac in 2026?
For professional Mac video production: Final Cut Pro ($299) is the best Mac-native option. For free Mac editing: iMovie for simple projects, DaVinci Resolve for professional work. For AI-powered fast editing: Editly runs in Safari and doesn't require Mac-specific software.
Mac Video Editor Comparison: Traditional vs AI-Powered
Comparing Mac video editor options on what matters most for content creators.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Mac video editors: iMovie free, Final Cut Pro $299 one-time, DaVinci Resolve free | Editly: 3 free exports; Pro $28/month for 100 AI-edited exports |
| Editing method | Mac video editors: timeline-based — all editorial decisions are manual, even with Mac-optimized performance | Editly: prompt-based — AI makes editorial decisions from your description |
| Silence removal | Mac video editors: iMovie has no silence removal; Final Cut has no built-in silence detection | Editly: silence removal is a prompt instruction — applied automatically |
| Platform flexibility | Mac video editors: Mac-only (iMovie, Final Cut Pro) or Mac/Windows (DaVinci Resolve) | Editly: any browser including Safari on Mac — identical to the Windows, Linux experience |
Adding Editly to Your Mac Video Production Stack
Step 2
Upload footage and write your prompt
Add your raw footage and write the edit brief: 'Create a 5-minute YouTube video from this 25-minute interview. Remove silences. Add captions. Export 1080p 16:9.'
Step 3
Review the AI-edited output
Editly processes in the cloud and returns a finished MP4. Compare the output to what you'd expect after an hour in Final Cut Pro or iMovie.
Step 4
Publish or import into Final Cut Pro
Export directly to your platform or bring the MP4 into Final Cut Pro for finishing color and audio if needed.
Try Editly Free on Your Mac — No Final Cut Pro Required
Open Safari, go to editly.in, upload footage, write a prompt, compare the result. 3 free exports to evaluate AI editing on your Mac without any software install.
- 3 free AI-edited exports — works in Safari on Mac
- No Final Cut Pro license or install required
- Pro $28/month — complements any Mac editor for volume content