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Top pick: Jianying. It is directly usable in mainland China and combines editing, subtitle recognition and voiceover in one app; some features such as subtitle recognition require membership. To edit by transcript, consider Descript; to cut long videos into clips, consider OpusClip.
Updated 2026-10-27
Video editor with built-in subtitle recognition and text-to-speech voiceover
Combines editing, subtitle recognition and voiceover in one app.
PricingBasic editing is free; some features such as subtitle recognition and HD export require membership Third-party source (opens in a new tab)
Supports transcription and bilingual subtitles; subtitles and edits can be refined on the timeline.
Edit by editing the transcript: deleting text deletes the matching footage; the free plan adds a watermark and exports up to 720p.
PricingFree plan: 1 hour of media per month, export up to 720p with watermark; removing the watermark requires payment Official pricing (opens in a new tab)
Dedicated to cutting long videos into multiple short clips automatically.
PricingFree plan available, exports carry a watermark; Starter USD 15 per month Official pricing (opens in a new tab)
| Jianying (CapCut China) | BaoCut | Descript | OpusClip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China access | Accessible in China | — | Accessible in China | Accessible in China |
| Pricing | Basic editing is free; some features such as subtitle recognition and HD export require membership | — | Free plan: 1 hour of media per month, export up to 720p with watermark; removing the watermark requires payment | Free plan available, exports carry a watermark; Starter USD 15 per month |
| Chinese interface | Supports Chinese | — | Homepage in English | Homepage in English |