What it does
FunClip is a video clipping tool that runs on your own computer. It uses speech-recognition models from Alibaba's Tongyi lab to write out what is said in a video, with timings.
You then choose the text or the speaker you want, and it cuts the matching parts of the video. It also produces subtitle files. An optional AI language model can suggest clips for you.
It is strongest in Chinese and also supports English. It runs as a simple web page on your computer, and there are online demos.
Who it's for
Video editors and creators, especially working with Chinese-language video, who want quick clips and subtitles.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You install it with Python and open its local web page. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Install Python, download the project and install its requirements.
- Start FunClip and open the local web page it creates.
- Upload a video, let it transcribe, then pick the sentences or speaker you want clipped.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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