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March 6, 2026
Adobe's Quick Cut Auto-Assembles Rough Cuts From Raw Footage
Published: March 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Updated: March 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
100-word summary
Adobe launched Quick Cut, a beta feature in its Firefly video editor that automatically assembles a rough cut from uploaded footage. You dump in raw video, add optional B-roll, type a text prompt describing the direction you want, and it spits out a first draft complete with scene detection and transitions. The feature targets marketing teams drowning in social media clip requests and event videographers facing tight turnarounds. Adobe is offering unlimited 2K generations for users who sign up before March 16. The catch? It's still a beta, so expect to spend time polishing pacing and transitions yourself. Think of it as an intern who watches all your footage overnight...
What happened
Adobe launched Quick Cut, a beta feature in its Firefly video editor that automatically assembles a rough cut from uploaded footage. You dump in raw video, add optional B-roll, type a text prompt describing the direction you want, and it spits out a first draft complete with scene detection and transitions. The feature targets marketing teams drowning in social media clip requests and event videographers facing tight turnarounds. Adobe is offering unlimited 2K generations for users who sign up before March 16. The catch? It's still a beta, so expect to spend time polishing pacing and transitions yourself.
Why it matters
Think of it as an intern who watches all your footage overnight and hands you a starting point by morning.