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Descript
Descript is an AI video and audio editor that can edit media by editing text transcripts.
Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editor designed for creators, marketers, and teams. It transcribes uploaded media, Zoom calls, or direct recordings so users can edit video simply by modifying the transcript text. The platform includes Underlord, an AI video co-editor, along with features for audio enhancement, filler word removal, translation, and clip generation. Users can export files, add captions, and collaborate on projects with team members. It supports various workflows from solo podcasting to enterprise video production with security controls like SOC 2 Type II and SSO.
Descript at a glance
- Best for: Social media creator, Marketer, Writer, Founder
- Runs on: Web, macOS, Windows
- Pricing: Free plan; Hobbyist $16/month; Creator $35/month; Business $50/month; Enterprise custom pricing
- Released: December 2017
- Category: AI video tool
- Website: descript.com
Key features
- Text-based video editing
- AI video editor Underlord
- Studio Sound audio enhancement
- Remove filler words
- Remote recording
- Video translation and dubbing
- Create video clips
- Generate YouTube thumbnails
Use it for
- Editing podcasts and videos by altering transcripts
- Removing background noise and filler words
- Translating and dubbing videos into multiple languages
- Generating social media clips from long-form content
Companions
Tools that articles about Descript recommend using with it, each with its job.
- Riverside — Separate local tracks per guest, ready for Descript.
- Opus Clip — Cuts 10-15 captioned vertical clips from the finished episode.
- Castmagic — Turns the transcript into show notes, posts and newsletters.
- CapCut — Branded captions and transitions on the best clips.
- Submagic — Animated, emphasis-style captions for short-form picks.
Companion to
Tools whose articles name Descript as a companion, each with its job for them.
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