AVE is a local-first AI video editor for Mac. It helps creators import footage, analyze transcripts and visual notes, search by what appears or is said in clips, then turn selected footage into reviewable timeline work. AVE is useful for launch videos, B-roll search, interview highlights, generated-footage assembly, and private local editing where the project should stay on the Mac by default.
Exploring AVE? Check out local-first rivals like Doza Assist for open-source, on-device learning, OpenChatCut for an AI agent with a real timeline, and CapCut for TikTok-ready templates and quick social exports.