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Descript

AI-powered video and audio editor that lets you edit media by editing the transcribed text like a word document.

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By Andrew Mason • Founded 2017
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About Descript

Descript is an all-in-one AI video and podcast editor that treats media like a document. By using its "Edit by Text" workflow, creators can produce high-quality content 10x faster. It includes professional tools for transcription, multitrack editing, and AI-generated voice/video enhancements.

Features

  • Edit by Text: Remove words or sentences from the transcript to instantly cut the corresponding video or audio.
  • Studio Sound: One-click AI enhancement that removes background noise and makes low-quality mics sound professional.
  • Underlord: An integrated AI assistant that automates tasks like clip finding, transcription, and filler word removal.
  • Eye Contact Correction: AI-driven video adjustment that makes it look like the speaker is looking at the camera.
  • Overdub: Create a realistic text-to-speech clone of your own voice to fix audio mistakes without re-recording.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Revolutionary text-based editing saves massive amounts of time.
  • Best-in-class AI audio enhancement (Studio Sound).
  • Seamless cloud-based collaboration for teams.

Cons

  • Can be resource-heavy on older hardware.
  • High learning curve for its advanced non-linear editing features.
  • Internet connection is required for high-end AI processing.

Pricing

Free

$0/month

  • 1 Media hour per month
  • 720p export with watermark
  • Limited AI credits

Hobbyist

$16/month

  • 10 Media hours per month
  • 1080p watermark-free export
  • 400 AI credits for Underlord

Creator

$24/month

  • 30 Media hours per month
  • 4K watermark-free export
  • 800 AI credits and stock media library

Business

$50/month

  • 40 Media hours per month
  • Brand Studio for custom templates
  • 1500 AI credits and priority support

Enterprise

Custom

  • Custom media minutes and security
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO/SCIM and flexible licensing

Use Cases

Podcast Production: Rapidly editing long-form interviews and cleaning up audio quality.

Social Media Clips: Turning long videos into short-form reels/shorts with automated captions and layouts.

Educational Tutorials: Creating technical walkthroughs with built-in screen recording and text-based editing.

Internal Business Comms: Making professional-looking sales demos or training videos without a dedicated editor.

Content Repurposing: Instantly generating blog posts or summaries from existing video transcripts.

How to Use Descript

1. Upload & Transcribe: Drag your audio or video file into a new project; Descript will automatically generate a transcript. 2. Edit Text: Delete "ums," "ahs," or entire sections in the script to automatically edit the video timeline. 3. Enhance with AI: Apply "Studio Sound" for audio clarity and "Underlord" to find viral-worthy clips for social media. 4. Publish: Export the final project to 4K or publish directly to platforms like YouTube or Spotify.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Free plan includes everything you need to record and edit without a card.

Reviews

Reviews coming soon.