Vidgest

Turn any video into a searchable, analyzable document in seconds.

Coming Soon to the Mac App Store

Instant Transcripts

Paste a video URL and get the full transcript with timestamps in seconds. Works with publicly available captions.

AI Analysis

Summaries, chapters, takeaways, and Q&A powered by AI. Works out of the box with 3 free analyses per day — or bring your own API key with no app limits.

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Privacy First

Your library lives on your Mac. AI sends text for processing only — nothing is stored. No accounts, no tracking.

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Export Everything

PDF, SRT, VTT, Markdown, JSON, and plain text for any workflow.

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Transcribe Any Video

On-device speech recognition for videos without captions. Private and offline.

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Search Everything

Full-text search across your entire transcript library with timestamp navigation.

Native & Lightweight

Native macOS. No Electron. No bloat. Installs in seconds, launches instantly.

Choose Your Plan

Transcripts are always free. Upgrade for more AI and exports.

Free

For casual viewers who want transcripts fast

$0
No sign-up, no credit card
  • Fetch and search transcripts instantly
  • 3 AI summaries, chapters & takeaways per day
  • Plain text export

Pro Most Popular

For researchers and creators who use AI daily

$4.99/mo
or $34.99/year (save 42%) · 7-day free trial
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • 500 AI analyses per month
  • On-device Whisper transcription
  • Export as PDF, Markdown, SRT, VTT, JSON
  • All future features included

Max For Developers

For developers who want full control

$49.99
One-time purchase
  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • Use your own API keys (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI)
  • No app-imposed AI limits
  • Streaming AI responses

AI usage subject to your API provider’s terms and costs.

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Cancel Pro anytime with one click. Free means free — no credit card, no sign-up, no tricks. Max is a one-time purchase that never expires.