The AI video editor for your Mac

Drop in your footage, say what you want, and Cardboard edits it.

Free download for Mac Email me the Mac link Use in browser

• Connect your own Claude or Codex.
• Cardboard Lite is free on Mac](/content/desktop/download/index.html)

Your first edit in three steps

1. Download Cardboard.
   Sign in and Lite is included. No card needed.

2. Drop in your footage.
   Phone clips, camera files, or hours of footage. No upload needed.

3. Tell Cardboard what you want.
   The Director plans the edit, builds the cut, then checks its work.

   You’re always in control.

• See the plan before it edits.
• Undo any change.
• Take over on the timeline anytime.

Use your own agents.

Already have a paid Claude or ChatGPT plan? Connect it in Cardboard and use Claude or Codex to edit your videos.

Your agent does the thinking. Cardboard gives it the footage, timeline, and editing tools.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free AI video editor for Mac?

Yes. Cardboard for Mac is free to download and the Lite plan is free in the app. Lite exports carry a small “Made with Cardboard” watermark.

Does Cardboard work on Intel Macs?

Not yet. Cardboard for Mac needs Apple Silicon (M1 or later). On an Intel Mac, use Cardboard in your browser.

Can I edit videos with Claude or Codex?

Yes. In the Mac app, go to Settings → Agents, sign in with Claude or ChatGPT and pick it in the chat. You need a paid Claude or ChatGPT plan, which pays for the model.

How is Cardboard different from Descript or CapCut?

Descript has an AI agent too, built around the transcript. Cardboard’s Director edits on a full timeline, matches a whole reference video and checks its own work on the frames. CapCut gives you AI tools you use one at a time.

Can I export to Final Cut or Premiere?

Not in the Mac app. In your browser, Starter and up can export the timeline for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.