Download VisionDraft Desktop
Local-first AI video editing — recommended for professional workflows. Version 0.2.0-beta.1 · AWS S3 CDN
Windows
Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
~81 MB · NSIS installer
Download for WindowsSHA-256: 851d8a3316217ae6162ab86239896630542cabed3d8fc433228d493311b3e3f2
macOS
Apple Silicon & Intel
Build pending — macOS builds are compiled on Mac hardware and will be published here soon.
Need desktop on Mac now? Use VisionDraft Cloud or run the Windows build via Parallels/VM on Apple Silicon.
Execution Modes
Cloud
All rendering and analysis runs on VisionDraft cloud workers. No local GPU required.
Best for: Quick edits, low-spec machines, team workflows
DesktopRecommended
Everything runs locally. Projects stay on your machine. MCP served locally. Recommended.
Best for: Privacy, offline editing, professional local workflows
Hybrid
Smart routing — local for fast tasks, cloud for heavy renders or AI generation.
Best for: Power users who want local speed plus cloud AI
Cloud vs Desktop
| Feature | Cloud | Desktop | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP endpoint | https://mcp.visiondraft.space | http://127.0.0.1:3847/mcp | Both |
| Rendering | AWS workers | Local FFmpeg | Smart routing |
| Storage | S3 cloud | Local disk | Synced |
| GPU required | No | Optional | Optional |
| Offline editing | No | Yes | Partial |
| Auto-update | Always latest | Beta channel | Both |
System Requirements
- os
- Windows 10 64-bit or later
- ram
- 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
- disk
- 2 GB free space
- gpu
- Optional — NVENC / Quick Sync for hardware encoding
- network
- Required for cloud sync and OAuth
Unsigned Installers (Public Beta)
Installers are not code-signed during public beta. Follow these steps if your OS shows a security warning.
Windows
If SmartScreen blocks the installer, click More info → Run anyway. Verify the SHA-256 checksum above matches your download.
macOS
If Gatekeeper says the app is from an unidentified developer, open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway. Alternatively, right-click the app → Open.
Code signing (Apple Developer Program + Windows certificate) is planned for stable release. See troubleshooting for full instructions.
Installation Guide
Download the installer for your platform above.
Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.
Launch VisionDraft Desktop — onboarding will guide you through sign-in.
Choose Cloud, Desktop, or Hybrid execution mode.
Copy your local MCP URL and connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini.
Auto-Update
VisionDraft Desktop checks for updates on launch and every 4 hours.
Release channels: Stable, Beta, and Nightly. Beta is the default for public beta participants. Updates download in the background and install on restart.
Rollback: Settings → Advanced → Release Channel. Previous stable versions remain available for 30 days.
MCP Endpoints
Release Notes
v0.2.0-beta.1
- First public beta of VisionDraft Desktop
- Hybrid, cloud, and desktop execution modes
- Local MCP server on port 3847
- Hardware detection and render routing
- Auto-update via stable and beta channels
- OAuth sign-in via visiondraft:// protocol
- Single-file installer via GitHub Releases or S3 CDN
v0.1.0
- Cloud MCP with 60+ editing tools
- OAuth for Claude and ChatGPT connectors
- Chunked upload and S3 export pipeline
Need help? Read the Desktop documentation or troubleshooting guide.
Start with Cloud instead