Descript
AI-powered video and podcast editor — edit media like a document
Founded
2017
Starting Price
$0
Category
Video Editing
Last updated February 10, 2026
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
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
Pricing
Free
$0
- 1 hour of transcription
- Core AI editing tools
- Filler word removal
- Studio Sound
- Watermarked exports
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
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