A free CapCut alternative that runs in your browser
If you want a timeline editor without creating an account, installing anything or uploading your footage, Cutline is built for that. Open a tab and start cutting.
Why people look for an alternative
- They do not want to create an account just to export a video.
- They want to be sure no watermark is added to the result.
- They need an editor on a computer where they cannot install software.
- They would rather keep their footage on their own device.
Cutline is designed around exactly those four points.
What Cutline offers
- A multi-layer timeline with cut, trim, speed, volume, fades and snapping.
- Subtitles from speech with Whisper, and text-to-speech voiceover, both running in the browser.
- Color grading, transform, opacity and blur, rendered on the GPU.
- Export to MP4 or WebM with no watermark.
- Projects that autosave in the browser and move between computers as a single file.
A familiar workflow
If you have used another timeline editor, Cutline will feel familiar: drop clips on layers, split with S, delete with Delete (or Shift+Delete to close the gap), scrub with the arrow keys and undo with ⌘Z (Ctrl+Z). See how to trim a video for a quick walkthrough.
What Cutline does not have
Cutline is intentionally compact. It has no template library, no mobile app and no cloud sync, and it works best in Chrome and Edge. If you need those, a larger editor is the better choice; the Cutline vs CapCut comparison lists the differences in detail.
Get started
- Open the editor: no sign-up.
- Drop your video, audio and photos into the media library and onto the timeline.
- Edit, add subtitles or a voiceover.
- Export to MP4 or WebM and save the file to disk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cutline really free?
Yes. The editor in the browser and the desktop app are free, and you do not need an account.
Does Cutline have a mobile app?
No. Use a computer with Chrome or Edge, or install the desktop app for macOS, Windows or Linux.
How is Cutline different from CapCut?
Cutline runs in the browser, needs no account, adds no watermark and processes video on your device. CapCut offers a larger library of templates and effects. The full comparison has the details.
Are my videos uploaded to a server?
No. Editing, rendering and export happen on your device.