Local / offline
Local AI video clipper. Periodic internet for the license.
Searchers who type 'offline' usually mean two things: do not upload the tape, and work on a plane. Clippingli does the first. The second lasts up to 14 days, then the app locks until it can recheck.
Free cost calculator · no signup · then $199 lifetime license
Who this is for
Privacy-sensitive desks, client NDAs, and travelers who can connect at least twice a month.
How local clipping works
- Keep the file on this computer No Clippingli render farm.
- Expect OpenAI calls while AI features run Those calls go to OpenAI from your machine, billed to your key, not to us for clipping.
- Connect before day 14 License verification is a product limit. Read it before you buy.
Not a fully air-gapped tool
If you need zero network forever, including no OpenAI and no license check, Clippingli is the wrong purchase. We will not market 100% offline.
Price
Clippingli $199 lifetime. Unlimited local jobs after activation. OpenAI at their list prices. This calculator estimates that bill for your volume.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this local / offline free?
This page and the cost calculator are free. The Clippingli app is $199 lifetime. OpenAI bills your key for transcription and titles.
Does my video upload to Clippingli?
Not for clipping. Your video stays on your computer. OpenAI may receive what those AI features need, billed to your key. Optional preview links and license checks are in the Privacy Policy.
Mac and Windows?
Yes. One license covers the installers we currently ship for Mac and Windows.
Can I use this without an OpenAI key?
No. AI features need a key in Settings. Guide: /help/openai-key
What about watermarks?
Clippingli does not burn a Clippingli watermark into paid exports. Cloud free tiers often do. Read each rival's current plan.
How is this different from a browser converter?
Browser converters host or proxy the file. Clippingli is an installed app. Clips are made on your computer.
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