Rescript
What Rescript is
Rescript is a video and audio editor for the web, Windows, macOS and Linux, with text-based editing, automatic captions and silence removal. Transcription, editing, voice generation and export run on the user’s device; video and audio files are not uploaded for these tasks. The editor can import SRT, VTT and JSON caption files, and exports MP4, WebM, M4A, MP3, WAV, TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT and JSON, at up to 4K resolution. Voice regeneration supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Cloning another person’s voice requires their consent. Local features are free for noncommercial use under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 license; commercial use requires a paid license. There is no account, trial or usage meter for the free local features, and recording length is limited only by what the user’s machine can hold. A Chromium-based browser is recommended, with a WASM fallback for WebGPU. The Whisper model downloads once from Hugging Face and is cached. Rescript is open source on GitHub, with support through Discord or an issue.
Who it suits
Rescript suits people who want to edit video or audio locally, including users who need captions, silence removal or text-based editing. Its free use is for noncommercial purposes; commercial use requires a paid license.
What it does well
- Editing and export run on the user's device.
- Media files are not uploaded for editing tasks.
- Exports include video, audio and caption formats.
- No recording-duration limit beyond machine capacity.
- Open-source project is on GitHub.
What to know first
- Commercial use requires a paid license.
- A Chromium-based browser is recommended.
- No sharing, team or administrator features are stated.
Limits
The free plan covers local features for noncommercial use under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 license. Commercial use requires a paid license.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free and open source for noncommercial use · Free for noncommercial use · No account, trial, usage meter, or subscription · Runs locally on the user's device | Free |
As getrescript.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Rescript website.
- Use the web version in a Chromium-based browser, or use the supported macOS, Windows, or Linux platform.
- Use the free local features without creating an account.
- Download the Whisper model once; it is then cached.
- Import an existing SRT, VTT, or JSON caption file if needed.
Verdict
Rescript offers local editing, transcription and export with a broad set of video, audio and text formats. Its free license is limited to noncommercial use, and commercial users need a paid license.
Questions
Is Rescript free?
Its local features are free for noncommercial use under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 license. Commercial use requires a paid license.
Does the free version require an account or trial?
No. The local features have no account, trial, usage meter, or subscription requirement.
Which platforms does Rescript support?
It supports web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. A Chromium-based browser is recommended for web use.
Is Rescript open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub, where users can audit it, open issues, or contribute.
Does Rescript upload media for editing?
No. Transcription, editing, voice generation, and export run on the user's device, and video and audio files are not uploaded for those tasks.
What export formats are available?
Exports include MP4, WebM, M4A, MP3, WAV, TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, and JSON, with a maximum listed resolution of 4K.
Facts from Rescript's own pages
- Anonymous Analytics
- Anonymous page views and app opens are reported; media and identifying account data are not collected. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- AI audio cleanup
- No · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Automatic captions
- Yes · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Browser Requirement
- A Chromium-based browser is recommended; WebGPU has a WASM fallback. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Commercial Licensing
- Commercial use requires a paid license. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security Certifications
- No encryption or security certifications are stated on the provided pages. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Export Formats
- Exports include MP4, WebM, M4A, MP3, WAV, TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, and JSON. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Maximum export resolution
- 4k · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Local Features Free
- Everything that runs on the user's device stays free. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free Use
- Free for noncommercial use under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 license. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Local Processing
- Transcription, editing, voice generation, and export run on the user's device. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- No Media Uploads
- Video and audio files are never uploaded for transcription, editing, or export. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Model Download
- The Whisper model downloads once from Hugging Face and is then cached. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- No Trial Meter
- There is no account, trial, or usage meter for the free local features. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Open Source
- Every line is on GitHub and users can audit, open issues, or contribute. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Recording Length Limit
- There is no duration limit beyond what the user's machine can hold. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Voice Languages
- Regenerate supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Teams And Admin
- No sharing, team, or administrator features are stated on the provided pages. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Silence removal
- Yes · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Support Channels
- Support is available through Discord or by opening an issue. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Text-based editing
- Yes · getrescript.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Transcript Imports
- Existing SRT, VTT, or JSON caption files can be imported. · getrescript.com, 28 Sept 2026
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