Palmier
Mac-only AI video editor where generation, editing, and Claude/Codex agent control share one timeline
Palmier is the rare AI video tool that treats the timeline as the product rather than an afterthought, and the free editor plus free MCP connection means you can test the agent workflow before paying anything. Since v0.9.0 the in-app chat is a real harness — Claude Code, Codex, or Palmier — that can run ffmpeg and yt-dlp rather than just emitting text. If your output is a repeatable format, Skills plus Claude or Codex can remove the first-pass edit. If you need Windows support or deep color and audio finishing, look at DaVinci Resolve instead.
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- Mac creators who want generation and editing in one project
- Teams producing recurring formats — social ads, clips, series
- Editors already paying for Claude, Codex, or Cursor
- Anyone wanting to test agent-driven editing at no cost
- Windows or Linux users — macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later only
- Editors whose work is advanced color grading and audio mixing
- Anyone expecting unlimited free AI generation
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Skip Palmier if you're on Windows or Linux, or if you expect unlimited free AI generation — the free tier includes no generation credits, and Pro's 5,000 credits cover roughly 333 images or 2–7 minutes of video.
Generation runs on credits, not a flat rate: 5,000 credits on Pro is roughly 333 images or 2–7 minutes of generated video, and heavier models or longer clips burn through them faster.
Free covers editing, MCP agent control, local transcription, and export at $0. Pro at $29/mo (listed $49) suits a solo creator generating regularly; Max at $69/mo (listed $99) fits heavier volume. Both undercut most all-in-one AI video subscriptions, though you supply your own Claude, Codex, or Cursor subscription for agent editing, and generation credits expire monthly rather than rolling over.
In short
Palmier — Mac-only AI video editor where generation, editing, and Claude/Codex agent control share one timeline. Best for Mac creators who want generation and editing in one project, Teams producing recurring formats — social ads, clips, series, Editors already paying for Claude, Codex, or Cursor. Free to start; paid plans from $29/mo.
What's new in Palmier
Checked 3 days agoAcross the latest 4 updates: 4 feature updates.
Palmier v0.10.0 adds speed ramps, timeline audio recording, GPT-6 Sol and Opus 5.5
Adds speed ramps with shared curve timing across playback and export, macOS-local frame interpolation for smooth slow motion, voiceover recording on the timeline, comments in the Timeline Index, and GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, and Opus 5.5 models.
Palmier v0.9.0 brings Claude Code and Codex harnesses into the app
Replaces the in-app chat with Claude Code, Codex, or Palmier harnesses so the agent can run CLI tools such as ffmpeg and yt-dlp. Adds GPT-6 Astra, Fable 5.1, and GPT-2.5 Image, side-by-side media comparison, and @ media referencing.
Palmier v0.8.1 ships Magic Mask object masking
Lets you prompt the agent or video inspector to identify an object and create a mask, with ellipse, rectangle, and linear masks, per-mask effects, transcript markers, and layout motion presets.
Palmier v0.7.6 adds Timeline Index and expanded language support
Introduces a Timeline Index for searching transcripts and managing markers with hand-off to the agent, plus ripple markers that stay attached to content and ten additional transcription languages.
What people actually say about Palmier — is it worth it?
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Viability Score
How well maintained and how widely used is Palmier? Built from what the vendor actually publishes (docs, changelog, tutorials, integrations, pricing), whether the site is live, and how much real users discuss it. How we calculate this
Last calculated: October 2026
How we score →Key Features
- AI video generation directly on the timeline
- AI image generation from the media panel
- AI voiceover, music, and sound effect generation
- AI dub generation and lip sync from source media
- Multi-track editing for video, audio, image, and text
- Trim, split, speed ramps, opacity, keyframes, and transform
- Smooth slow motion via macOS-local frame interpolation
- Color grading, LUTs, chroma key, and effects
- Record voiceover audio directly on the timeline
- Natural language editing via Claude Code, Codex, or Palmier harness
- MCP server so Claude, Codex, or Cursor edit the timeline
- Save an edit as a reusable Skill and replay it on the next video
- Object-aware Magic Mask with ellipse, rectangle, and linear masks
- Per-mask effects and layout motion presets
- Keyframe lanes, timeline comments, and ripple markers
About Palmier
Palmier Pro is a Mac video editor that puts AI generation on the same timeline you cut on. Generate images, video, voiceovers, music, sound effects, dubs, and upscales inside the project instead of shuttling files between a generation site and an NLE — imported footage sits next to generated clips on the same multi-track timeline. It runs on macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later and has been downloaded 100K+ times. The editor itself is free: full multi-track editing, trim, split, speed, opacity, keyframes, color grading, text, transcription, footage search, and rendering to H.264, H.265, or ProRes, plus XML export to Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut. No account is required for the free tier. The differentiator is agent operation. Palmier exposes an MCP server so Claude, Codex, or Cursor can open a project, build a timeline, make edits, and export the finished video on your existing agent subscription. Since v0.9.0 the in-app chat runs Claude Code, Codex, or the Palmier harness — you can bring API keys or use existing subscriptions, and the agent can run CLI tools such as ffmpeg and yt-dlp, do web search, and write Remotion or Hyperframe code. Save an edit as a Skill and replay it on the next video, which is the piece that matters for recurring ads, clips, and series. Paid plans buy generation and cloud services, not a better editor. Pro is $29/mo (listed $49) for 5,000 generation credits a month; Max is $69/mo (listed $99) for 12,000. Five thousand credits is roughly 333 images or 2–7 minutes of generated video, varying by model, resolution, and duration.
Behind the Verdict
Palmier's core claim is organizational rather than technical: the edit is the right home for generation. Generation models (Seedance 2.5, Kling V3, FLUX 3, Nano Banana Pro, Runway Aleph 2, ElevenLabs, Topaz and more) are wired into the media panel and inspector, so a generated clip lands in the project ready to trim. That removes the file-shuttling step that defines most AI video workflows, and it is the reason people stay. The agent layer is the more interesting bet. Palmier runs a local MCP server, so an external Claude, Codex, or Cursor session can open a project, build a timeline, edit, and export. The v0.9.0 change replaced the in-app chat with Claude Code, Codex, or Palmier harnesses, which means the agent can run scripts and CLI tools — ffmpeg, yt-dlp — do web search, and write Remotion or Hyperframe code. MCP apps also let you preview generated media inside Claude Desktop and Cursor without returning to the editor. Combined with Reusable Skills, that is a genuine pipeline for recurring formats: make one version, save it, rerun it. The editor underneath is credible. v0.10.0 added speed ramps with shared curve timing across playback and export plus macOS-local frame interpolation for smooth slow motion, and voiceover recording on the timeline. Magic Mask (v0.8.1) lets you ask the agent or the inspector to identify an object and build a mask, with ellipse, rectangle, and linear masks and per-mask effects. Keyframe lanes, timeline markers, ripple markers, a searchable Timeline Index, and SRT/WebVTT caption import round out the assembly features. Multicam, chroma key, LUTs, and color grading are documented. Export goes to H.264, H.265, ProRes, or XML for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut. The honest constraints: macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later only, so no Windows or Linux. Free editing is real, but the free tier includes no generation credits, and 5,000 credits on Pro is roughly 333 images or 2–7 minutes of generated video depending on model, resolution, and duration. If your work is advanced color grading and audio mixing rather than first-pass assembly, finish elsewhere. Privacy-sensitive teams should note that cloud transcription and third-party generation models are part of the paid workflow.
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Real-world workflow fit
Concrete scenarios for the personas Palmier actually fits — and what changes day-one when you adopt it.
Connect Claude Code over MCP, ask it to assemble B-roll from imported footage, then generate a few Kling or FLUX shots directly onto the timeline.
Outcome: A finished cut in one project — no exports between a generation site and an NLE — then render to H.265 for posting.
Cut the first ad by hand, save the process as a Skill with logo placement, topics, and captions baked in, then replay it on each new product video.
Outcome: The agent applies the same template to every variant, leaving the team to review and adjust rather than rebuild each edit.
Use Palmier chat to generate a rough cut and arrange clips, then export XML and open the project in DaVinci Resolve.
Outcome: AI-assisted assembly with color and audio finishing done in the tools built for it.
Use Cases
- Generate a talking-head video by prompting a character and adding reference images for consistency.
- Create an AI background scene, then overlay text and imported footage on the same timeline.
- Tell the agent to add a 3-second sunset clip and trim it to 2 seconds, without leaving the project.
- Connect Claude via MCP to generate and arrange B-roll clips from a script automatically.
- Save a recurring ad or clip format as a Skill, then rerun it on the next video.
- Record a voiceover on the timeline, then caption it and export to ProRes.
- Build a rough cut with the agent, then export XML and finish color and audio in DaVinci Resolve.
Models Under the Hood
as of 2026-09-27
Limitations
- Palmier Pro is macOS-only and requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later.
- Editing is free, but AI media generation is credit-based: the Free plan includes no generation credits, Pro includes 5,000 credits/month, and Max includes 12,000 credits/month.
- As a rough guide, 5,000 credits yields around 333 images or 2–7 minutes of generated video, varying by model, resolution, and duration.
- Paid plans do not unlock a different editor — editing stays free, and the paid cloud transcription model is more accurate than the local one.
- Privacy-sensitive teams should note cloud transcription and third-party generation models are part of the paid workflow.
as of 2026-10-05
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Plans compared
For each published Palmier tier: who it actually fits, and what it adds vs. the previous tier. Cross-reference the cost calculator above for projected annual outlay.
Free
$0
Ideal for
Mac editors who want to test agent-driven editing and cut video at no cost without an account
What this tier adds
Starting tier — full multi-track editor, MCP control via Claude, Codex, or Cursor, local transcription, and export, with no generation credits.
Pro
$29/mo (listed $49/mo, limited time)
Ideal for
Solo creator or small team generating media regularly — a few hundred images or a handful of video minutes per month
What this tier adds
Adds 5,000 generation credits/month, access to every supported media model, more accurate cloud transcription, and Palmier chat.
Max
$69/mo (listed $99/mo, limited time)
Ideal for
Heavier generation users running frequent ad variants or series who burn past Pro's credit allotment
What this tier adds
Raises the monthly allowance to 12,000 generation credits and adds priority support.
Enterprise
Custom
Ideal for
Teams with volume generation needs plus procurement, security review, and centralized billing requirements
What this tier adds
Adds volume generation credits, centralized invoicing, white-glove onboarding, a private Slack channel, procurement and security review support, and shared team workflows and Skills.
Where the pricing makes sense
The company stage and team size where Palmier's pricing actually pencils out — and where peers do it cheaper.
Free covers editing, MCP agent control, local transcription, and export at $0. Pro at $29/mo (listed $49) suits a solo creator generating regularly; Max at $69/mo (listed $99) fits heavier volume. Both undercut most all-in-one AI video subscriptions, though you supply your own Claude, Codex, or Cursor subscription for agent editing, and generation credits expire monthly rather than rolling over.
Setup time & first value
How long it actually takes to get something useful out of Palmier — broken out by persona, not the marketing-page minute.
Download is a free DMG for macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later with no account required, so a first cut is minutes away. Expect roughly 15–30 minutes to connect Claude, Codex, or Cursor over MCP and generate a first AI clip on the timeline, depending on whether you already have an agent subscription.
Switching to or from Palmier
How to bring data in from common predecessors and how to get it back out — written for the switcher, not the buyer.
- →From CapCut or iMovie: import footage and rebuild the edit on Palmier's multi-track timeline, or have the agent assemble a first pass.
- →From Premiere Pro or Final Cut: bring footage in, cut in Palmier, and export XML back when you need the finishing tools.
- →From a generation website: generate the same models from Palmier's media panel so clips land straight on the timeline.
- ↗To Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut: export NLE XML to keep cuts, tracks, and sequencing.
- ↗To a rendered file: export H.264, H.265, or ProRes for delivery without leaving Palmier.
Integrations
Resources & Guides
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Keyboard Shortcuts · Palmier
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Tutorials & Learning
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