Descript

Descript turns video and audio editing into a text-based workflow—edit your script and the media follows. It's like using a document editor for your recordings. Descript automatically transcribes your video or audio, so you can cut, rearrange, or remove filler words just by editing the transcript, and the media updates instantly.

What it does

Beyond text-based editing, Descript includes a screen recorder, multitrack audio editing, AI voice cloning, AI avatars, and one-click captions. Its AI co-editor, Underlord, plus tools like Studio Sound and Create Clips help you produce and repurpose content faster, with watermark-free exports up to 4K on paid plans.

Best for

Descript is built for podcasters who want to edit audio as easily as text, video creators producing tutorials, demos, or social clips, and marketers repurposing long-form content into short, captioned clips. More than 6 million creators and teams use Descript.

Who it is not for

Descript is not ideal for professional video editors who need frame-by-frame control or advanced color grading, as it focuses on speed and simplicity rather than traditional timeline-based editing.

• Text-based video editing — Edit video by editing the transcript; cuts, trims, and rearranges media automatically.
• Multitrack audio editing — Edit multiple audio tracks like text, with noise reduction and leveling.
• Screen recorder — Capture your screen for tutorials, demos, or B-roll directly in Descript.
• AI voice cloning — Create a realistic voice clone from your recordings or use stock AI voices.
• AI avatars — Generate a talking head from the gallery or a photo upload.
• Automatic captions — Add subtitles to videos in one click to extend reach and accessibility.
• Underlord AI co-editor — Use 20+ AI tools like Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, and Create Clips to speed up editing.