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TopTake

AI video director · iPhone & iPad

Your camera roll,
directed.

TopTake finds the film already hiding in your photos and videos — a real story arc, cut by an AI director you can talk to. Then re-cut it just by asking.

Download on theApp StoreSee how it works

Free to start15 credits includedNo ads, no tracking

9:41
Weekend CutExport
A frame from a film directed in TopTake
Act III · Climax
00:38

The quiet after the storm

00:2800:46
Setup
Rising
Climax
Quiet
Close
Director’s console
Make the ending calmer.
More nostalgicFocus on people
On-device analysis
Five-act story arc
Re-cut in plain language
1080p exports, free

The difference

Not another slideshow.
A story with a spine.

Most tools stitch clips to a beat. TopTake reads the moment first — the faces, the motion, the quiet parts — and decides what the story is.

The result is a cut with a beginning, a turn, and an ending. It feels directed, because it was.

The narrative arc

00:46 · 5 acts

  • Setup

    Opening context

    6s

  • Rising

    Building energy

    12s

  • Climax

    The peak moment

    14s

  • Quiet

    Soft landing

    8s

  • Resolution

    Closing beat

    6s

A story arc, not a shuffle

Five acts, from setup to a quiet ending, chosen from what actually happens in your footage — not stitched to a beat.

On-device by design

Faces, motion, sharpness, and audio are analyzed on your iPhone. Your photos and videos never leave it.

Direct it in plain language

“Make the ending calmer.” “Use the clip where she laughs.” The cut rebuilds in seconds, with no timeline required.

How it works

From camera roll to first cut, in minutes.

No timelines, keyframes, or tutorials. Pick a moment, answer two questions, and start directing.

9:41

Tuesday · 6:42 PM

What memory are we telling today?

We’ll find the story hiding inside it.

Weekend

Oct 12–15 · 84 clips

Maya’s Birthday

Mar 8 · 42 clips

Sunset on the roof

Sep 21 · 18 clips

64 clips selected · 18 minClear
Find the story
Analyzed on your iPhone
  1. 01

    Choose a moment.

    Your library is grouped by date and place, so a weekend, a birthday, or a first day of school is one tap away. Select a suggested moment or pick clips yourself.

    Weekend · 84 clipsMaya’s birthday · 42 clips
  2. 02

    Tell the story.

    Say what mattered and how it felt. Type it or speak it. Two quick questions are all the director needs to understand the moment.

    “The cake reveal.”Quiet escape
  3. 03

    Direct the first cut.

    Watch the five-act cut, then keep directing until it feels right. Export at 1080p for free, or in 4K without a watermark with Pro.

    “Make the ending calmer.”“Focus on people.”

Privacy by architecture

Your footage never leaves your phone.

The important part isn’t a setting you have to remember. It’s how the app is built: imported media is processed on device, and only a small numeric description of each clip reaches our direction service.

Read the privacy policy

Processed on device

Your media is analyzed locally, never uploaded.

Numeric metadata only

Duration, scene type, sharpness, audio level, and a city name.

Delete it yourself

Remove your account and its projects from Profile, anytime.

TopTake Pro

Free to start. Pro when you’re ready.

Start with 15 credits and make your first film. Upgrade for more cloud recuts, watermark-free exports, and 4K.

Free

$0to start

Everything you need to make and share a first cut.

  • 15 cloud credits to try the full director
  • 1080p exports from your device
  • A small watermark on exports
Most popular

TopTake Pro

$4.99/ month

or $39.99 / year

  • 200 cloud credits every month
  • Unused credits roll over
  • Watermark-free exports, up to 4K
  • The Director’s Console for cloud recuts
Download on theApp Store

Prices shown in USD. Your storefront price is displayed in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account.

FAQ

Good questions.

Still curious? Email us and we’ll help.

What does TopTake actually make?
A short, directed film cut from your own photos and videos. You pick a moment, answer two questions, and TopTake builds a five-act story — a setup, rising action, a climax, a quiet after, and a closing beat. Then you can re-direct it in plain language.
Are my photos and videos uploaded?
No. Imported media stays on your device and is analyzed there. Only small numeric descriptions — duration, scene category, sharpness and audio scores, face and motion counts, and a city name derived from photo GPS — are sent to our director service. You can read the details in our privacy policy.
What are credits?
Credits are used when the cloud director plans a cut or a recut. Every account starts with 15. TopTake Pro adds 200 credits each month, and unused credits roll over while your subscription is active.
How do subscriptions work?
TopTake Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription at $4.99/month or $39.99/year, charged to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store settings at any time. Refunds are handled by Apple.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. Open Profile → Delete account in the app to remove your account and its projects. If you can’t sign in, email us from the address on the account and we’ll verify and delete it.
What do I need to run it?
TopTake is built for iPhone and iPad. Download it from the App Store, allow access to the photos you want to use, and start with any moment in your library.

TopTake

Your next story is already on your phone.

Download TopTake, pick a moment, and watch the first cut. You can always direct it again.

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Free to start · iPhone & iPad