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Vidge

Vidge

Desktop-first video platform with AI transcription

1

Getting Started

01 Download Desktop App

  1. 1. Download from Downloads
  2. 2. Run the installer
  3. 3. Launch Vidge

02 Import Videos

  • Drag & drop video files
  • Import from folder
  • Record directly (webcam/screen)

03 Process with AI

  • Auto-generate transcripts
  • Create searchable captions
  • Extract key moments

04 Share (Optional)

  • Keep videos local, or...
  • Upload to Vidge Cloud for sharing
  • Manage access & permissions
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Features

💻

Desktop-First

Your videos live on your computer. Process locally without uploading. Cloud is optional for sharing.

🧠

AI Transcription

Automatic speech-to-text powered by Whisper. Accurate transcripts in minutes, not hours of manual work.

Local Processing

AI runs on your machine. Your content never leaves your computer unless you choose to share it.

Multi-Org Support

Manage videos across multiple organizations or clients with separate workspaces.

40-60% Cheaper

Cloud storage and sharing costs 40-60% less than Vimeo Pro for similar features.

Searchable Library

Search across all your videos by transcript content. Find that exact moment instantly.

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AI Processing

What AI Can Do

📝
Transcription
Convert speech to text automatically
🎬
Captions
Generate subtitles for accessibility
🔍
Search
Find videos by spoken content
Key Moments
Auto-detect important sections

Privacy First

AI processing happens entirely on your computer. Your videos are never sent to external servers for transcription. When you use cloud features, only your explicitly shared videos are uploaded.

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Cloud Services (Optional)

The desktop app is free. Cloud services are optional and available for teams that need sharing, governance, and multi-org management.

🔗

Sharing

Generate secure links for clients and team members

🔒

Governance

Access controls, audit logs, retention policies

🏢

Multi-Org

Manage multiple clients or departments

Q

FAQ

Is the desktop app free?
Yes, the desktop app with local processing and AI transcription is completely free. Cloud services for sharing and governance are optional paid add-ons.
Do my videos get uploaded for AI processing?
No. AI transcription runs entirely on your computer using Whisper. Your videos never leave your machine unless you explicitly upload them to cloud.
How does pricing compare to Vimeo?
Vidge Cloud is 40-60% cheaper than Vimeo Pro for comparable features. Plus, the desktop app is free - you only pay if you need cloud sharing.
What video formats are supported?
Vidge supports all common video formats including MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, WebM, and more. If your system can play it, Vidge can process it.

System Requirements

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
8GB RAM (16GB for AI)
GPU recommended for AI

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