Descript
Edit audio and video by editing text, plus AI voices, captions, and cleanup.
What is Descript?
Descript is an all-in-one AI media editor that transcribes audio and video so you can edit them like a text document. It bundles screen recording, AI voice cloning, Studio Sound, and generative video.
Who is Descript best for?
Podcasters, YouTubers, and teams making talking-head videos, tutorials, and interviews who want fast, doc-style editing.
How does Descript work?
It transcribes your recording, and deleting words in the transcript removes the matching audio and video. AI tools handle filler-word removal, captions, Overdub voice cloning, and audio enhancement.
Pros
- Text-based editing is fast and intuitive
- Strong AI cleanup and Studio Sound
- Overdub voice cloning and generative video
- Free plan to start
Cons
- Metered AI credits can raise costs
- Media-minute model harder to predict
- Can lag on long or heavy projects
- Advanced AI gated behind higher tiers
