Download First Take

Turn your ideas
into incredible videos.

Download First Take and start creating professional videos with the power of AI. Available for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Download for macOSmacOS 13 or later · Apple silicon

Have an Intel Mac? Download for Intel

Or choose another platform

7-day free trial · card required
Requires an internet connection to use.

The First Take editor on a laptop in front of pink mountains and pine trees: the assistant's review notes beside the video preview and the timeline.

AI built for video

Specialised AI workflows designed around video production, not generic chat.

The best models,
in one place

Access leading image, audio and video models from multiple providers.

Edit beyond the timeline

Tweak scenes visually or edit the underlying code when you need precise control.

One video, every format

Export multiple aspect ratios from the same project without recreating the production.

Script

Create a 30 second product demo showing the key features, with a modern and cinematic style.

0:04Opening shotCinematic aerial of mountains at sunrise.1
0:06Product demoShow the main features with clean UI shots.2
0:06Feature highlightsDynamic edits with text overlays.3

From idea to final video

Create with AI,
refine with control.

Start with a simple prompt and let First Take generate a complete plan with scenes, visuals and voiceover. Then fine-tune every detail, from the edits and timing to the underlying code, to make it truly yours.

Generate scripts, storyboards and scenes
Use real assets or AI-generated media
Full creative control when you need it

Export any way you need

One video,
multiple formats.

Create once, export everywhere. Generate multiple aspect ratios from the same project, perfect for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more. No extra production, no starting over.

Learn more

16:9
YouTube
9:16
TikTok, Reels, Shorts
1:1
Instagram, LinkedIn

All downloads

Every platform and version

Version 0.0.3 · Alpha · SHA-256 checksums

macOS

macOS 13 Ventura or later
Apple silicon or Intel

Apple siliconM1 and later Intelx64

Windows

Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit

Installerx64 .exe

Linux

64-bit (x86_64) distribution
AppImage: mark it executable, then run it

AppImagex86_64

Getting started

Install First Take (on a Mac, open the file and drag First Take to Applications).
Open First Take and enter your email.
Type the 8-digit code from your email. You stay signed in on that computer.
Pick a plan, or start the 7-day free trial.
Choose a folder for your first workspace.

Good to know

8 GB of memory (16 GB recommended for 4K renders), and an internet connection for AI features.
This is an early build. On a Mac, if First Take won't open the first time, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway.
Windows may show a SmartScreen warning: choose More info, then Run anyway.

Turn your ideas into incredible videos.