Before you install · FAQ

Asked and
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It's really free? What's the catch?

It's really free, and there is no catch in the software: no price, no trial clock, no locked features, no card, nothing to cancel. We ask for your email so we can send the download link and tell you when a new version ships. The honest caveat is the next answer — the AI work is billed to you by your provider, not by us.

So what does it actually cost to run?

Whatever your AI provider charges for what you generate, billed to you directly on your own key. At a normal publishing pace that is typically a few dollars a month, and nothing at all in a month you don't generate — the full explanation is here. Rendering, transcription and captions run on your own machine and cost nothing.

How do updates work?

Every release is included, with no expiry — sign in to your account, grab a fresh link, re-run the installer. The versions you've downloaded are yours regardless: the app never expires, never phones a license server, and keeps working even if you never update again.

Does my footage go to the cloud?

No. Footage, projects, renders, and your API keys all stay on your computer. The app makes outbound calls only to the AI providers you configure in Settings (script writing, shot planning) and, if you use them, stock/B-roll providers — always with your own keys. There is no telemetry, no license server, and no auto-update.

Do I need my own AI key?

Yes — one key from Claude (Anthropic), DeepSeek, or any OpenAI-compatible provider, pasted into Settings once. It's a five-minute setup and the running cost is typically cents per video — the full explanation is here.

How do I uninstall it?

Delete the install folder (%LOCALAPPDATA%\GZOOMediaStudio on Windows, ~/GZOOMediaStudioon Mac and Linux) plus the Desktop shortcut and Start/app menu entry. That's everything — the installer adds no services, no registry entries, and no system packages.

Which platforms can I install on today?

Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS on Apple Silicon (M1 or newer), and Linux x64. Intel Macs aren't supported.

My download link expired — did I lose the app?

Never. Download links are personal and time-limited (72 hours) for your protection, but you can mint a fresh one anytime by signing in at gzoomedia.com/account — no password, we email you a sign-in link.

Anything about licensing I should know?

Free to use is not the same as free to resell: your copy licenses the studio for your own use, not for redistribution or resale. The studio renders video with Remotion, which is free for individuals and companies of up to 3 people; larger companies need their own Remotion license (remotion.dev/license) — Studio does not include one.

Something else?

Ask before you install: support@gzoomedia.com. Same address for support after — a human reads it.