Descript

Descript is an AI video and audio editor that makes editing as easy as editing text. You record or upload media, Descript's AI transcribes it, then you cut, trim, and rearrange the video by changing the transcript. It is designed for creators, podcasters, and teams who want to produce polished video and audio content without a steep learning curve.

How it works

Descript transcribes your recordings in seconds, then lets you edit video by editing the transcript. Delete a word to remove that moment of video, move a sentence to shift the footage. The timeline is available for fine control, but you can make a whole video without touching it. You can also import media, record remotely, or use video templates to start projects.

Key capabilities

Key capabilities include text-based editing, Studio Sound for one-click audio cleanup, Underlord AI co-editor for prompt-based edits, dynamic captions, green screen removal, eye contact correction, filler word removal, and video translation in 30+ languages. You can also generate images, video, and custom avatars, and repurpose long-form content into clips for social platforms.

Who it is for

Descript is for creators, podcasters, marketers, sales engineers, and teams who need to produce video and audio content efficiently. It is used by companies like Amazon, Canva, Salesforce, and HubSpot. The tool supports workflows for video podcasts, product demos, screen recordings, and social media clips, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.

Pricing and limits

Descript offers a free plan with 1 hour of media minutes and 100 AI credits one-time. Paid plans start at $16/month for Hobbyist (10 media hours, 400 AI credits, 1080p export), $24/month for Creator (30 media hours, 800 AI credits, 4K export, top-ups), and $50/month for Business (40 media hours, 1500 AI credits, Brand Studio, priority support). Enterprise plans are custom with advanced security and controls.