# How to edit a video with Claude

> Claude edits video through an MCP connector to an editor such as Descript, Kapwing or OpusClip. See which connectors work, how to set one up and what to ask.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-11-13
- **Category**: Video editing
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-guides/how-to-edit-video-with-claude

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To edit video with Claude, connect an editor that has an MCP connector, then tell Claude the edit in plain words. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the standard way an AI assistant plugs into another app.

## Pick an editor

These cloud editors offer an official connector for Claude. For the full list, see the [best AI video editing apps](/best/best-ai-video-editing-apps).

| Editor | What Claude can do | What you need (checked 3 Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Descript | Add captions, Studio Sound, remove filler words, reframe, translate, export timelines | No separate charge. Uses media minutes and AI credits |
| Kapwing | Upload media, make and translate subtitles, AI dub | Any plan, including free. Uses credits |
| Riverside | Cut clips, clean audio, add captions, find hooks, schedule posts | Riverside lists it on its Grow plan and up. See its pricing page |
| OpusClip | Clip a video, edit captions, cut filler words and pauses, dub, export | Pro Beta, Max or Business plan. Uses credits |
| invideo | Open a project, add media, edit the timeline, export | Manual editing is free. AI generation uses credits |

## Connect it

1. In Claude, add the editor's connector. Pick it from the connector directory if it is listed. Otherwise add a custom connector with the editor's MCP address.
2. Sign in to the editor when the pop-up asks. Descript and Kapwing use a sign-in, not an API key.
3. Open or upload your project in the editor.
4. Ask for one small edit first, such as captions.
5. Open the editor and check the result before you export.

## Prompts to try

Ask only for what the connector lists. Name what must stay, such as the price line.

```
Open my "Desk lamp offer" project. Remove the filler words, add captions and reframe it for 9:16. Keep the price line. Tell me what you changed.
```

```
Translate the captions into Spanish and give me a share link.
```

Read the result against [Meta's caption rules](/guides/how-to-add-captions-to-video-ads) before you run it as an ad.

## Limits to know

- Descript's connector cannot download an MP4 until you publish a share link. It cannot import YouTube links. See [Descript's overview](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/46056322186509-Descript-MCP-overview).
- Kapwing's connector lists subtitles, translation and dubbing. Kapwing says more tools are coming.
- Most connectors use the editor's credits, so check your balance before a big batch.

We make Marxx. Claude can edit the open project through the [Marxx MCP server](/mcp) and asks for a quote before anything that spends credits. Cut includes unlimited editing with Claude, from $9 a month at launch prices (checked 3 Nov 2026). The project must stay open in a desktop browser.

## FAQ

### Can Claude edit video on its own?

Claude needs a connector to an editor. The editor does the cutting, and Claude gives the instructions.

### Is there a free way to try it?

Kapwing's connector works on any plan, including free, and uses workspace credits. Descript lists no separate charge, but its connector uses media minutes and AI credits.

### Can Claude edit in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve?

We found no Adobe MCP server made for Premiere Pro, which is now called Adobe Premiere (checked 3 Nov 2026). Blackmagic says DaVinci Resolve 21.1 supports AI assistants such as Claude. See the [best video editing MCP servers](/best/best-video-editing-mcp-servers) for community options.

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