Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, like a document.
Overview
Descript transcribes your recording automatically, so you can cut video and audio by deleting words in the text. Its AI co-editor, Underlord, can turn a raw recording into a tighter cut, and tools like Studio Sound, filler-word removal and eye contact correction clean up the result.
It also creates clips, captions and translations, records your screen and remote guests, and can generate voices, images and B-roll.
Good for: podcasters, YouTubers, course creators and teams who make talking-head and interview videos.
Strengths
- Edit video and audio by editing text
- One-click audio cleanup with Studio Sound
- Removes filler words and retakes
- Clips, captions and translation
- Free plan, no credit card needed
Limitations
- Free plan: 60 media minutes a month and 100 one-time AI credits
- Watermark-free export starts on the Hobbyist plan
- 4K export only on Creator and above
- Team members are billed per person
Based on information published by Descript. Prices and features can change, so check the official website before you buy. Last updated November 13, 2026.
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