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Local AI video search

Find the scene.Keep your editing moving.

Describe a scene in your own videos, find its timestamp, and trim the part you need.

macOS 12+ · Windows 10+ (64-bit)

From a description to a moment in a video

ClipSeekIllustration
Sunset by the oceanVideo
Sample sunset by the sea 100:18
coast-01.mov
Sample sunset by the sea 200:42
coast-02.mov
Sample sunset by the sea 301:06
coast-03.mov
Start with the subject and setting you remember
Processed locallyNo login requiredImport up to 5 GiB free

Find the scene. Take the clip.

Describe the shot you need.

Try “a person running by the sea.” Filter to Video, then narrow by folder or tag. Open a timestamp and check the surrounding footage.

ClipSeek video search results showing filenames, relevance scores, and keyframe timestamps

ClipSeek video search results showing filenames, relevance scores, and keyframe timestamps

Turn a search result into a usable clip.

Open Trim Video Clip, set the range, and preview it. Accurate trim re-encodes; lossless trim keeps the original encoding, but keyframes can affect the boundaries.

Video trim window with a preview, selected time range, and export settings

Video trim window with a preview, selected time range, and export settings

Three steps to find a clip

  1. 01

    Import your videos

    Add a few videos. Reference the originals or copy them into the library.

  2. 02

    Let indexing finish

    Wait for keyframe extraction and visual indexing to finish.

  3. 03

    Search, check, and trim

    Describe a scene, check the timestamp, and export your clip.

Installation guide

Search scope and limits

Read the guide
  • Search covers imported videos, rather than unknown films on the web.
  • Brief details can be missed. Relevance scores are not a measure of correctness.
  • For dialogue, import timed subtitles. Speech transcription is not included.

Common questions

Can I search videos on an external drive or NAS?

Yes, using Reference source files. Existing indexes work offline; playback and export need the originals connected. Keep the database and indexes on your computer.

Can I use a picture instead of a description?

Yes. Drag a reference image into Visual search, then filter to Video.

Does my footage leave my computer?

Normal importing, indexing, and search run locally. Model downloads, updates, and Pro activation need an internet connection.

Tutorials

Try your own files.