# From idea to finished cut Source: [From idea to finished cut]() Documentation index: [llms.txt]() Every tool, AI workflow and export option in ChatCut: where to find it and what it does to your timeline. Chapters follow the order you'll need them. Chapters [![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/understand-chatcut.webp) 01 Understand ChatCut What ChatCut does, which version to use, and your first edit.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/what-is-chatcut)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/ai-workspace.webp) 02 AI Workspace Prompts, Selection Mode, Skills, Styles, voices and approvals. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/ai-panel-overview)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/editor-media.webp) 03 Editor and Media Assets, Library, timeline, transcript, captions, recording and versions. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/editor-overview)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/ai-generation.webp) 04 AI Features Video, images, motion graphics, voice, music, avatars and translation. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/video-generation-models)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/export-delivery.webp) 05 Export and Delivery Video, captions, transparent graphics and editable project files. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/exporting)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/desktop-app.webp) 06 Desktop app Local media, desktop agents, local export and 4K. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/desktop-app)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/agent-plugin.webp) 07 Agent Plugin Connect ChatCut to Claude Code or Codex. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/agent-plugin)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/account-billing.webp) 08 Account, Collaboration, and Billing Sign-in, sharing, plans, credits and usage. ](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/sign-in-and-account)[![](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/home/web-app.webp) 09 Troubleshooting and Reference Errors, permissions, formats, model limits and shortcuts.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/error-messages) [Create a project Open ChatCut and start editing](https://app.chatcut.dev/) Changelog [View all releases](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog) 1. [Oct 8, 2026 (2026-10-08) Japanese voices, Changelog access, and browser export fixes Create Japanese narration with matching auditions, open the latest product changes from the account menu, and keep Agent-requested browser exports closer to the editor preview.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-10-08-japanese-voices-changelog-access-browser-export) 2. [Sep 30, 2026 (2026-09-30) Browser exports, mobile editing, and Desktop agent reliability Render compatible exports in the browser, edit from a phone with touch controls, and use more reliable local projects, agents, downloads, and editable handoffs in Desktop.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-09-30-browser-export-mobile-editor-desktop-agent-reliability) 3. [Sep 20, 2026 (2026-09-20) Desktop projects, URL imports, and direct effect editing Import cloud projects and online media with visible progress, edit effect geometry in the preview, and keep local projects more reliable.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-09-20-desktop-projects-imports-effects) 4. [Sep 18, 2026 (2026-09-18) Real caption previews, project-media choices, and script fixes Compare caption styles with project text, choose project media visually in Agent forms, and avoid overlapping or fragmented transcript edits.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-09-18-caption-previews-project-media-script-fixes) 5. [Sep 15, 2026 (2026-09-15) Caption style previews, zoom presets, and localized effects See caption styles before applying them, use clearer talking-head zoom presets, and find effects with localized names and controls.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-09-15-caption-styles-zoom-effects) 6. [Sep 10, 2026 (2026-09-10) GPT Image 2.5, spoken corrections, and Linear Mask Choose new image models and quality options, repair short spoken mistakes with a matching voice, and shape effects with a native linear mask.](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/changelog/2026-09-10-image-models-spoken-corrections-linear-mask)