CTRL+F for videos.
Search inside your videos and recordings. Jump to the exact moment. 100% local.
Whisper-powered transcription. Accuracy is good for search and depends on audio quality.
In 10 seconds
Type - results - jump.
00:07:41 - "final roadmap decision is..."
00:19:03 - "we decided to ship in..."
00:45:58 - "decision owner is..."
YEAR runs on your machine and keeps files local by default.
20s demo
Type. See results. Jump to the exact moment.
YEAR scans a folder once, then every search returns timestamps you can click instantly.
Real capture from the current app build.
- Type a word or phrase
- Review the highlighted results
- Jump to the second you need
How-to loops
Mini demos for each step.
1) Search phrase
Type a word or phrase from memory.
2) Jump to timestamp
Open the exact moment from results.
3) Export your clip
Cut the moment and share quickly.
How it works
Index once. Search forever.
Step 1
Choose a folder
Pick the local folder with your videos or recordings.
Step 2
Index once
YEAR transcribes locally and builds a search index on your Mac.
Step 3
Search and jump
Type a word, click a result, and jump to the exact second.
Features
Built for fast retrieval.
CTRL+F search
Search across long recordings in seconds.
Jump-to-moment
Open results at exact timestamps.
Clip export
Cut clips from the moments you find.
Subtitle burn-in
Burn captions into clips in one click.
Spotlight search
Surface indexed results from macOS search.
Private by design
No uploads by default, all local processing.
Use cases
Workflows that benefit immediately.
Meetings
Find decisions, tasks, and owner names quickly.
Lectures
Jump to key concepts without scrubbing timelines.
Creators
Find exact lines and turn them into short clips.
Podcasts
Search quotes and topic pivots fast.
Interviews
Retrieve evidence and statements by phrase.
Research
Search deep archives with consistent speed.
Social proof
Teams use YEAR for repeatable retrieval.
I stopped scrubbing 90-minute calls. I type a phrase and jump to the exact second.
Lena Park
Product manager
Quote pulling for podcast clips went from guesswork to a repeatable 5-minute workflow.
Marco Velez
Podcast producer
We use YEAR for interview review because recordings stay local and searchable.
Aylin Kara
Research lead
Case studies
Weekly meeting archive
6x faster retrieval
Decision lookup dropped from around 12 minutes to under 2 minutes.
Podcast clip production
3x faster clip creation
Finding quote moments and creating social clips now happens in one pass.
Support QA review
50% less review time
Teams locate exact spoken issues quickly across long screen recordings.
Trust and security
No upload by default
Recordings stay on your machine unless you choose otherwise.
Offline after indexing
Search and jump keep working without an internet connection.
Signed releases + checksum
Each macOS build is signed and checksum can be published on /download.
14-day refund policy
Buy once, validate workflow fit, and request a refund if it misses the mark.
Why local matters
Local processing means your recordings do not need to leave your computer by default.
- - Works offline after indexing
- - No account required
- - No cloud upload by default
Honest about accuracy
YEAR is built for search and jump-to-moment speed. Transcription quality is strong for retrieval, but not perfect.
Objection killers
Pre-purchase questions answered.
Accuracy
Transcription is good enough for search, but results depend on audio quality.
Battery and CPU
Indexing uses CPU. Run it when convenient, then search is fast.
Privacy
No uploads by default. Everything stays local on your Mac.
Supported formats
Works with MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3, WAV, and M4A.
Licensing
One-time purchase for Pro with a simple per-user license.
Refunds
We offer a 14-day refund policy.
Pricing
Free first. Pro once.
Start free with a limited index. Upgrade to one-time Pro for unlimited indexing and advanced output tools.
Want details? Compare Free vs Pro.
FAQ
Answers before install.
Stop scrubbing. Start searching.
Search faster, keep your files local, and upgrade only if it pays off.