Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editor that lets you edit media by editing text. It transcribes your audio and video, then allows you to cut, rearrange, and modify content by editing the transcript like a document. Features include AI-powered green screen, eye contact correction, studio sound enhancement, filler word removal, voice cloning, video translation in 30+ languages, AI avatars, and automatic caption generation. Used by marketing teams, content creators, and podcasters who want professional results without complex editing skills.
Edit video and podcasts by editing text — AI handles background removal, voice fixing, captions, translation, and more.
Descript reimagines video and podcast editing by treating media like a text document. When you import audio or video, Descript automatically transcribes it, and you can then edit the media by editing the transcript — delete a sentence of text and the corresponding audio/video is removed. This approach makes video editing accessible to anyone who can use a word processor.
The platform has evolved far beyond simple transcription-based editing. Its AI capabilities include Studio Sound (removes background noise and enhances voice quality), Eye Contact (makes it look like you're looking at the camera even when reading a script), Green Screen (removes and replaces backgrounds without a physical green screen), and Regenerate (clone your voice to fix words by typing corrections). These features dramatically reduce post-production time.
Descript also offers AI video generation, custom avatars, automatic captioning, filler word detection and removal, video translation and dubbing in 30+ languages, and a royalty-free stock media library. The Underlord AI co-editor can handle editing tasks based on natural language instructions.
Pricing starts with a free plan, followed by Hobbyist ($16/month annual), Creator ($24/month annual, most popular), Business ($50/month annual), and Enterprise (custom). Paid plans include media hours, AI credits, and watermark-free exports. Creator and above get 4K export, stock media access, and advanced AI tools.
Descript is particularly popular with marketing teams creating product videos, YouTubers editing content, podcasters producing episodes, and internal communications teams making training videos. Its main limitation is that very complex, multi-track video productions may still benefit from traditional editors like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
The platform works on Mac and Windows with a web-based option, and supports real-time collaboration for teams.
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Edit video and audio by editing the transcript — delete text to remove media, rearrange paragraphs to restructure content
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Removes background noise and enhances voice quality using regenerative AI — no expensive microphone needed
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AI makes it look like you're looking at the camera even when reading a script or looking at notes
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Remove and replace video backgrounds without a physical green screen setup
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Clone your voice to fix mistakes by simply retyping the words — changes audio and lip movements to match
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Automatically detects and removes ums, uhs, likes, and other filler words across your entire project
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Translate and dub content in 30+ languages with AI voice cloning for multilingual distribution
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Create realistic AI avatars from photos or text descriptions that deliver scripts on camera for you
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Generate accurate captions with customizable styles and branding in a couple of clicks
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AI assistant that handles editing tasks based on natural language instructions — direct your editor with words
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Record, transcribe, edit, and publish podcast episodes using text-based editing workflow
Marketing teams producing product demos, testimonials, and promotional content without a video team
Create training videos, company updates, and onboarding content that looks and sounds professional
Translate and dub existing content into 30+ languages for global audiences
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