Summary
Kiru is a video editing application for turning local footage into an edit, with a browser version that has limited features. It transcribes video and syncs each word to the timeline, so users can shape footage by reading the transcript. The app can detect false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words and silences, then remove them automatically. The desktop version supports styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in its effects panel. Listed exports include MP4, WAV audio and project files for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. Kiru says original video stays on the user's computer; extracted audio is sent for transcription, while low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only if opted into. Remote transcription requires an internet connection, but editing, detection and export work offline afterward. The Free plan is 0.00 USD per free and allows one hour of video per month with MP4 export. Plus is 15.00 USD per month and Pro is 30.00 USD per month; both list monthly pricing and an annual option labeled “Save 33%.”
Who it is for
Kiru suits video editors who want transcript-based editing and automatic removal of unwanted speech or silences. It is available for macOS, Windows, Linux and web browsers, though the browser version has limited features.
What is good
- Transcript words sync to the editing timeline.
- Can automatically remove silences and false starts.
- Desktop app supports styled AutoCaptions.
- Exports project files for three named editors.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one hour of video monthly.
- Browser version has limited features.
- Remote transcription requires an internet connection.
Verdict
Kiru combines transcript editing with automatic cut detection and several export formats. Consider the monthly video limit and the need for remote transcription when selecting a plan.
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Facts
- Automatic captions
- Yeskiru.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Silence removal
- Yeskiru.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- Kiru is a video editing application that turns local footage into a usable edit and provides a browser version with limited features.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Transcript editing
- Kiru transcribes video and syncs each word to the timeline so users can edit by reading the transcript.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Automatic cuts
- Kiru detects false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words, and silences and can remove them automatically.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Captions and color
- The desktop app supports styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in its effects panel.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Exports
- Kiru lists MP4, WAV audio, and project file exports for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Local processing
- The maker says original video files stay on the user's computer; extracted audio is sent for transcription, and low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only if opted into.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Offline use
- An internet connection is required for remote transcription, after which editing, detection, and export happen offline.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- Kiru lists native applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a limited-feature browser version.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Linux installation
- The Linux page offers an AppImage, an Arch AUR package, and installation from the Kiru Nix flake; the AUR package depends on ffmpeg.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy providers
- The privacy policy names Deepgram for transcription, Polar for payment processing, and cloud hosting providers as service providers.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says Kiru uses TLS encryption in transit, secure authentication, regular security assessments, and access controls, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Data practices
- The privacy policy says Kiru does not permanently store video or audio files on its servers, stores transcriptions locally and in its database, and does not sell personal information.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Priority support is listed as a Pro plan feature.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
- Operator
- The terms say Kiru is operated by Dreams of LLC.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- kiru.app/;· checked 21 Sept 2026
- kiru.app· checked 30 Sept 2026
- kiru.app/download/linux· checked 30 Sept 2026
- kiru.app/privacy· checked 30 Sept 2026
- kiru.app/terms· checked 30 Sept 2026