Process sermon videos locally on your church’s computer
Graftonite processes sermon videos locally on your computer. Your church can find suggested clips, edit caption text, adjust clip length, and export videos without uploading the full sermon for cloud processing. The desktop app is completely free and available for macOS and Windows.
A guide from Graftonite · Free software for church media teams
What does local sermon processing mean?
Local processing means the work of processing the sermon happens on the computer running the app. With Graftonite, transcription, clip suggestions, caption editing, and video export take place on your computer instead of requiring a sermon upload to a remote processing service.
That distinction is about the sermon-processing workflow. Downloading the app and publishing a finished clip are separate steps. Local processing should not be taken as a claim that every possible action, such as getting software updates or posting to social media, works without an internet connection.
Why choose a local workflow for church media?
A church may want to keep the full recording on the computer where it was edited, avoid uploading a large video just to find a few clips, or decide what to share only after reviewing it. Local processing makes those choices possible.
A sermon recording can include more than the portion your team intends to publish. Review the complete context around suggested clips, especially when a message includes personal stories. Your church still decides which moments are appropriate to share.
What should you consider before processing locally?
Local video work uses your computer’s resources. Processing time depends on the recording and the computer; a longer or larger video can need more time and storage. Keep the original recording and allow space for exported versions.
Your team is also responsible for managing the source files and backups. Local processing does not automatically back up a sermon, secure a shared computer, or control what happens to a file after it is exported. Use your church’s normal access and file-sharing practices.
How to make sermon clips without uploading the full recording
Download Graftonite for macOS or Windows and open the sermon video on your computer. Review the suggested clips, extend a selection if it needs more context, and correct the caption text. Choose a text animation and framing, then export the finished clip.
Watch the exported file before sharing it. Upload only the finished videos your church chooses to publish to its social channels. Graftonite is free and requires no account, so you can try the workflow with an existing sermon before deciding how it fits your team.
Try it with your next sermon.
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