TimeBolt is a desktop video editing application that automatically removes silence, filler words (ums, ahs), and bad takes from your videos. It uses Waveform Cut Technology to analyze audio waveforms directly, resulting in 20x more precise cuts than transcript-based editors. TimeBolt can jump cut an hour of video in 13 seconds.

How is TimeBolt different from Descript or Gling?

TimeBolt uses Waveform Cut Technology instead of relying solely on AI transcriptions. This means cuts are 20x more precise—ends of words don't get cut off, and you aren't limited to 0.20 second padding for sloppy cuts. TimeBolt also has a 1:1 edit ratio (no rework needed), while AI transcript tools often require 3:1 rework time—this hidden cost is called the AI Labor Tax.

How fast can TimeBolt edit video?

TimeBolt can jump cut an hour of video in 13 seconds. The Waveform Cut Technology runs locally on your computer, so there's no upload wait or cloud processing time.

Umcheck is TimeBolt's AI-powered filler word removal feature. It detects and removes ums, ahs, repeats, and any custom word or phrase you specify. Umcheck uses Amazon Transcribe for millisecond-precision timestamps and is available with paid TimeBolt accounts at $0.03 per minute.

What video editors can TimeBolt export to?

TimeBolt exports to Adobe Premiere Pro (via XML or Extension), Final Cut Pro (FCPXML), DaVinci Resolve (XML), and Camtasia (TSCPROJ). You can also render MP4 directly from TimeBolt or export as individual clips.

Does TimeBolt work offline?

Yes. TimeBolt's core silence detection and editing features work completely offline. The Waveform Cut Technology runs locally on your computer. Only Umcheck (filler word removal) requires an internet connection for transcription.

How much does TimeBolt cost?

TimeBolt is $97 per year. This includes unlimited video editing with no per-minute costs for silence removal. Umcheck (AI filler word removal) is billed separately at $0.03 per minute of video transcribed. Credits never expire.

What is the AI Labor Tax?

The AI Labor Tax is the hidden rework cost in AI editing tools. If you have to fix automation, it isn't automated. Transcript-only editors like Descript require 3:1 rework time because transcription errors cause bad cuts. TimeBolt's Waveform Cut Technology provides a 1:1 edit ratio—waveform provides the precision, AI provides the meaning.

Does TimeBolt have a free screen recorder?

Yes. TimeBolt includes a free 4K screen recorder for Mac and Windows with Smart Crop technology. It works completely offline with no watermark, no time limit, and no internet required. Smart Crop automatically frames your webcam.

What workflows does TimeBolt support?

TimeBolt supports workflows for: YouTube (scripted video editing 2-3x faster), Twitch (multi-track audio for game commentary), Zoom (turn calls into chaptered VOD), Video Messaging (Banger quick share), Vertical video (for Shorts/Reels via Capcut), GoPro action video, Podcasts (with intro/outro stitching), and Conference recordings (chapter by session).

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Gling missed 607 filler words per hour. TimeBolt caught them all.

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Remove silence and jump cut an hour of video in 13 seconds. Remove filler words, phrases, and bad takes with our AI powered UMCHECK™. Video or audio only, any duration.

Precision Jump Cuts

On-device algorithms detect silence in audio waveforms, not AI transcriptions, for a base jumpcut that is 20x more precise. Ends of words don't get cut off. You aren't limited to .20 pad for a sloppy start to cuts.