Product Introduction

1. Alchemist Editor is a browser-based video production suite that combines screen recording, timeline editing, and dynamic post-processing tools into a single workflow. It eliminates the need for separate recording software like Loom and desktop editors like Premiere by providing a unified platform for capturing and refining videos directly in the browser.
2. The core value lies in streamlining professional video creation for non-technical users, offering desktop-grade editing capabilities without installations, subscriptions, or multi-app workflows. It prioritizes accessibility by removing login requirements and cost barriers while maintaining precision editing features like keyframe controls and multi-platform export presets.

Main Features

1. Integrated Recording and Editing Studio: Capture screen, webcam, or both in adjustable layouts, then immediately edit the footage in the same browser tab using timeline-based trimming, splitting, and clip arrangement tools.
2. Dynamic Zoom and Pan Effects: Apply cinematic focus transitions using frame-by-frame keyframe adjustments for scale and position, enabling smooth camera movements without third-party plugins or manual calculations.
3. Smart Aspect Ratio Export: Automatically reformat videos for YouTube (16:9), Instagram (1:1), TikTok (9:16), or custom resolutions with one click, preserving critical content regions during aspect ratio conversions.

Problems Solved

1. Fragmented Workflow Elimination: Addresses the inefficiency of switching between recording tools (e.g., Loom) and editing suites (e.g., Premiere Pro), which requires file transfers, subscription costs, and platform-specific expertise.
2. Target User Group: Designed for content creators, educators, and marketers who need rapid production of polished videos for tutorials, social media, or presentations without professional editing experience.
3. Typical Use Cases: Creating YouTube explainer videos with zoom effects, repurposing webinar recordings into TikTok/Instagram clips, or producing software demos with simultaneous screen/webcam feeds and instant edits.

Unique Advantages

1. Browser-Native Architecture: Unlike Camtasia or Premiere, which require desktop installations, Alchemist Editor operates entirely in modern browsers like Chrome and Edge, leveraging WebAssembly for near-native performance in timeline editing and rendering.
2. Keyframe Precision in Browser: First browser-based editor to implement frame-accurate zoom/pan controls comparable to DaVinci Resolve, using client-side processing to avoid cloud latency during previews.
3. Cost and Accessibility Edge: Provides full editing capabilities at zero cost with permanent free access, contrasting with Loom’s $8/month basic plan or Camtasia’s $249 perpetual license, while requiring no user accounts or data collection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is Alchemist Editor truly free without hidden costs? The platform is 100% free for all features with no trial periods, watermarking, or export limitations, funded through optional enterprise upgrades not required for individual users.
2. Do I need to create an account to save projects? No account or email is required – all projects auto-save locally in your browser cache and can optionally be synced to private cloud storage via standard Web APIs.
3. What video formats and resolutions does it support? Exports WebM (VP9) and MP4 (H.264) files up to 4K resolution, optimized for platform-specific presets like TikTok’s vertical 1080x1920 or YouTube’s 3840x2160 UHD.
4. How does session recovery work after browser crashes? The auto-save system creates incremental backups every 15 seconds, storing both local and encrypted cloud versions to restore timelines, edits, and unsaved changes.
5. Which browsers and operating systems are supported? Compatible with Chrome 89+, Firefox 86+, Edge 91+, and Safari 15+ on Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, and ChromeOS, using WebCodecs API for hardware-accelerated encoding.