Wavcut is an iPhone video editor that auto-assembles a finished short-form video from a single talking-head recording or voiceover, cutting silences, captioning speech, and placing b-roll from your own library according to a saved preset.
What is Wavcut?
Wavcut is an on-device video editor built for iPhone that converts raw talking-head footage or narration into an edited vertical video. You input a clip recorded in the app or from your camera roll, or an audio file for voiceover-only mode, and Wavcut produces a timeline with pauses removed, captions styled word-by-word, and cutaways from your b-roll collections. The app runs entirely on the device — video never uploads for editing or export — and is available for free on the App Store with optional Pro and Max subscriptions.
Key Features
- Presets — Save aspect ratio, caption style and language, b-roll collection rules, and auto-edit toggles once; every new project starts from your active preset, so your whole channel keeps a consistent look.
- Auto-cut silence — Silence detection runs on-device and trims awkward pauses before you open the editor; each cut remains toggleable on the timeline.
- AI captions — Free captions transcribe locally with Apple Speech; Pro and Max upgrade to AI captions supporting 30+ languages with word-by-word styling and monthly minute caps (50 on Pro, 200 on Max).
- B-roll collections — Group clips into collections by vibe (e.g. Nature, Working, Walking), then presets pull cutaways from those collections with your chosen frequency, length, and order.
- Audio mode — Upload or record narration and Wavcut builds the entire visual track from b-roll timed to your voiceover, letting you make videos without filming yourself.
- Full manual editing — Every automatic cut, caption, and b-roll placement lands on a normal multi-track timeline; you can toggle cuts, drag clips, restyle and reposition captions, and mute or zoom any layer.
- On-device export — Rendering happens locally on your iPhone at hardware speed; a one-minute vertical video typically exports in under a minute, then saves to Photos and shares via the share sheet.
Who is it for?
- Short-form creators publishing Reels, TikTok, or Shorts who want a repeatable editing style without rebuilding the timeline each time.
- UGC editors handling multiple brand or client videos per week, using presets to keep captions, b-roll, and pacing consistent across projects.
- Solo podcasters and voiceover artists who want to convert narration into a visual video by uploading audio and letting Wavcut place b-roll automatically.
- Small teams that need fast, on-device edits without uploading footage to a server or waiting in a render queue.
What can you do with Wavcut?
- Talking-head creator: record a take, pick a preset, and Wavcut trims silences, adds styled captions, and covers gaps with b-roll from your collections.
- Voiceover-only projects: choose Audio mode, record or upload a narration track, and let Wavcut fill the entire visual track with b-roll timed to your words.
- Consistent channel branding: save your default caption font, color, position, aspect ratio, and b-roll rules once, then apply them to every new video with one tap.
How does Wavcut work?
- Pick a preset, then drop in a talking-head clip or record a voiceover in the app.
- Wavcut builds the timeline: silences trimmed, captions transcribed and styled on-device, b-roll placed from your collections over the right beats — all still editable.
- Export renders on your iPhone and saves to Photos; share anywhere from the share sheet.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Fully on-device processing for video editing and export, protecting your raw footage and final renders.
- Presets turn a multi-step edit into a single tap, ideal for repeatable formats.
- Free tier includes unlimited 4K exports and watermark-free video, which is rare among mobile editors.
Cons:
- iPhone-only for now; the site states an Android version is in development.
- Free captions rely on Apple Speech and are described as best for English; AI captions with 30+ languages require a paid plan, with monthly minute caps.
Pricing
Wavcut is freemium. The Free tier includes the full editor, unlimited 4K export, auto silence cuts, on-device captions, local b-roll library, watermark-free exports, cloud b-roll sync, and first access to new AI tools. Pro costs $9.99/month (shown in USD) and adds AI captions in 30+ languages with 50 caption minutes per month plus 10 GB of cloud backup. Max costs $19.99/month with 200 caption minutes per month and 50 GB of cloud backup; yearly billing includes 4 months free. Prices vary by country and are billed through the App Store. Download on the App Store.
Alternatives
- CapCut — a general-purpose mobile video editor with a full manual timeline, but without Wavcut's preset-driven automatic assembly of b-roll from your own library.
FAQ
Is Wavcut free?
Yes, Wavcut has a free tier that includes the full editor, unlimited 4K exports, auto silence cuts, on-device captions, local b-roll, and watermark-free exports. Optional Pro and Max subscriptions add AI captions, more cloud backup, and higher monthly caption-minute limits.
No. Your video and final render stay on your iPhone; silence detection and export run fully on-device. On Free, captions are also on-device. On Pro and Max, only audio is sent for AI transcription, and your b-roll library syncs to the cloud for reuse across projects and devices.
Can I make a video without showing my face?
Yes. Audio mode lets you record a voiceover in the app or upload one, and Wavcut fills the entire visual track with b-roll from your collections, timed to your narration.
Which devices are supported?
Wavcut is iPhone-only for now. The site reports that an Android version is in development. Camera roll access, presets, and all editing features run on the iOS app.
How long does an export take?
Because rendering happens locally at hardware speed, a one-minute vertical video typically exports in well under a minute. There is no cloud render queue or waiting on a server.
