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SmoothCut compared with mp3.now
DetailSmoothCut logo SmoothCutmp3.now logo mp3.now
What it doesScreen recorder with automatic zoom, smooth cursor and on-device captions for Mac and Windows Free audio conversion and editing with no signup required
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 720p 30fps export with watermark, no account needed. Personal: $79 one-time for one computer, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, one year of updates. Pro: $169 one-time for up to five computers, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, lifetime updates. Guest (free): 10 conversions/day, 10 MB limit. Free Account (free): 20 conversions/day, 50 MB limit. Premium: €9.99/month (€95.99/year) with unlimited conversions, 200 MB limit. Premium Plus: €29.99/month (€287.99/year) with 1 GB limit and advanced features.
Key features
  • Automatic zoom that follows the cursor
  • Cursor smoothing with click effects
  • On-device captions from voice
  • Studio voice noise removal
  • Camera layouts that switch mid-clip
  • Backgrounds, frames and motion blur
  • Auto fix that plans the entire edit
  • Share links with viewer reactions and comments
  • Export up to 4K 60fps in any aspect ratio
  • Offline processing with no cloud dependency
  • Convert between 50+ audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG
  • Compress MP3 files with bitrate control (128, 192, 256, 320 kbps)
  • Trim and cut audio clips by start and end time
  • Merge multiple MP3 files into one
  • Normalize audio volume levels
  • Change audio speed or bitrate
  • Extract audio from video files (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM)
  • REST API for programmatic conversion with JSON requests
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours for guests, 7 days for free accounts
  • Batch convert up to 10 files at once on free account
What makes it different
  • One-time payment with no subscription, unlike Loom or Screen Studio
  • Works on both Mac and Windows, unlike Screen Studio which is Mac-only
  • All processing runs locally on your computer, nothing uploaded unless you share
  • Automatic features save hours of manual video editing
  • Free to try with all features including exports
  • No signup required to start converting
  • Privacy-first approach with no tracking or sharing of uploaded files
  • Core tools remain free forever
  • Fast conversions optimized to take seconds not minutes
  • Simple interface with no dark patterns or forced signups
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check51 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)517
Citation Flow (Majestic)2133
Referring domains (Majestic)13123

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