FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers to what we get asked most. If yours isn’t here, ask us at /contact.

What is ReelChest?
A pre-edit studio for video editors. It transcribes every clip in your library on your Mac. You search for any line of dialogue, build a paper edit from the lines you want, or type a script and let the mosaic find the words across your footage. Then it hands the cut off to Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or Resolve. Final Cut Pro is the deepest integration.
Which finishing apps does it work with?
Tightest integration with Final Cut Pro: ReelChest writes FCPXML that imports silently into your active library. It also exports XML for Premiere and Resolve.
Is it Mac only?
Yes. ReelChest is a native macOS app. We have no plans for a Windows or Linux build.
Apple Silicon or Intel?
Built and tested on Apple Silicon. We’re confirming Intel support during the beta and will say so plainly on this page once we know.
Does my footage leave my machine?
No. Your footage stays on your drives. Transcription runs on your machine.
How much will it cost?
Free during the open beta. At launch we’ll ship a one-time license, not a subscription. Final number is TBD; see /pricing for the latest.
When does it ship?
Targeting end of May 2026. Join the waitlist to be first in line for the launch build.
Will there be a trial?
The beta is the trial. Once we set a price, we’ll publish the trial details on /pricing.
Can I send feedback or report a bug?
Yes, please. Use /contact and pick the right category. We read everything.

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