Descript
Edit video and audio as effortlessly as editing a document, powered by AI.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing platform that transforms content creation by enabling text-based editing.
Users modify auto-generated transcripts to instantly update corresponding media, while AI tools automate transcription, filler word removal, voice cloning, audio enhancement, and professional refinements—eliminating traditional timeline editing.
🚫 The problem Descript solves
Eliminates the complexity and time demands of traditional video editing by replacing timeline scrubbing with intuitive document-style editing.
Solves issues like poor audio quality, filler words, long silences, multicam coordination, voice correction needs, and the burden of re-recording—using AI voice cloning, audio cleanup, and automated enhancements.
✅ How Descript works
Upload audio or video files; Descript auto-transcribes the content into editable text.
Edit the transcript by deleting, rearranging, or modifying words—changes sync instantly to the media.
AI co-editors automate additional refinements like B-roll addition, caption generation, audio cleanup, and voice regeneration, or generate full videos from prompts with AI avatars and voiceovers.
Founder's Story
"Descript emerged from the need to simplify professional media editing for creators overwhelmed by complex timelines and re-recording workflows."
"Positioned as a SaaS innovation by AI media editing experts, the platform integrates with professional tools like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, serving both solo creators and collaborative teams."
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Reviews
"Reviews praise Descript for saving time and simplifying frontend work with a broad set of high‑quality, free components. Developers highlight smooth React and Next.js use..."
$Pricing
- AI transcription and editing
- Basic filler word removal
- Screen recording
- 30 media hours per month
- 800 AI credits plus 500 bonus credits
- 4K watermark-free exports
Best For
- Content creators and YouTubers seeking fast, high-quality editing without technical expertise
- Podcasters and audio producers managing multitrack projects and transcription workflows
- Marketing teams and SaaS professionals producing webinars, tutorials, and social media clips
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