Descript
AI-powered video and podcast editor — edit media like a document
About Descript
Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editor that lets you edit media by editing text. It transcribes your content instantly, then cutting, rearranging, or fixing audio and video is as simple as editing a document. With AI features like filler word removal, voice cloning, and Studio Sound, it makes professional content production accessible to anyone.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Text-based editing makes video/audio editing intuitive and accessible to non-editors
- AI filler word removal and silence trimming save hours of manual editing
- Studio Sound dramatically improves audio quality from any recording environment
- Voice cloning (Regenerate) lets you fix mistakes without re-recording
- Clean, modern interface with low learning curve compared to traditional editors
- Generous free plan for testing core features
Cons
- Performance degrades with large projects (1+ hours), causing lag and occasional crashes
- Not suitable for advanced video production with complex transitions, overlays, or color grading
- No mobile app for on-the-go editing
- Requires a stable internet connection to function properly
- Export rendering can be slow, and advanced export options are limited
Key Features
Text-Based Editing
Edit video and audio by editing the transcript text — cut, rearrange, or delete content as easily as editing a document
AI Underlord
AI co-editor that automatically tightens cuts, removes silences, adds visuals, and improves pacing based on your direction
Studio Sound
Regenerative AI that removes background noise, echo, and hiss while enhancing voice clarity to professional studio quality
Regenerate (Voice Cloning)
Fix mistakes by typing the correct words — AI clones your voice, matches lip movements, and replaces audio seamlessly
Filler Word Removal
Automatically detect and remove ums, uhs, and filler words from recordings with one click
AI Transcription
Instant, accurate transcription of audio and video content with 95%+ accuracy across languages
Screen Recording
Built-in screen recorder for capturing tutorials, demos, and presentations directly in the editor
Auto Captions & Subtitles
Generate and style captions automatically for social media clips and accessibility
Video Translation
Translate video content into multiple languages while maintaining the original speaker's voice
Team Collaboration
Real-time commenting, shared projects, and collaborative editing for content teams
Pricing
- 1 media hour / month
- 100 AI credits (one-time)
- 720p exports
- Limited access to Underlord and AI tools
- Text-based editing
- $24/user/month billed monthly
- 10 media hours / month
- 400 AI credits / month
- 1080p watermark-free exports
- Underlord AI co-editor, Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words
- AI Speech with custom voice clones and Regenerate
- $35/user/month billed monthly
- 30 media hours / month
- 800 AI credits / month
- 4K watermark-free exports
- AI video generation
- Unlimited royalty-free stock media
- Up to 3 seats (billed separately)
- Top-ups for media hours and AI credits
- $65/user/month billed monthly
- 40 media hours / month
- 1500 AI credits / month
- Team-wide Brand Studio
- Translate and dub video in 30+ languages with proofread
- Custom avatars from photo or text
- Priority support with SLA
- Up to 5 seats (billed separately)
- AI credits and media hours sized to your team
- Brand Studio with company-wide guardrails
- AI and data controls (training opt-out, custom retention)
- SOC 2 Type II, SSO, SCIM, audit logs
- Custom MSA and flexible billing
- Dedicated CSM and onboarding
Best For
Podcast Production
Record, transcribe, edit, and publish podcast episodes entirely within one tool using text-based editing
YouTube Content Creation
Edit talking-head and tutorial videos quickly by cutting the transcript, with auto-captions for engagement
Social Media Clips
Repurpose long-form video into short clips with auto-captions and dynamic formatting for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
Corporate Training Videos
Create and edit training content with screen recording, voiceover correction, and team collaboration features
Remote Interview Editing
Record remote interviews with built-in Rooms, then clean up audio and edit the conversation by editing text
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