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Descript
Edit your video or podcast like a document by simply cutting and fixing words in the transcript.
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Descript
Edit your video or podcast like a document by simply cutting and fixing words in the transcript.
What is Descript?
Descript changes how editing feels. Upload a recording and it gives you a transcript; delete a sentence from the text and it disappears from the video. For anyone who has fought with a traditional timeline, that is a huge relief.
It is packed with helpers that make recordings sound more professional. You can remove filler words like um and uh in one go, clean up audio with Studio Sound and even fix a misspoken word using an AI clone of your voice. Screen recording and simple multitrack editing are built in too.
The free plan works well for trying it out, and paid plans start at $16 a month. It is not meant to replace a high-end editor for complex cinematic work, but for podcasts, tutorials and talking-head videos it is a joy.
Best for: Podcasters and creators who find timeline editing tedious
What we like
- ✓ Editing text is fast and intuitive
- ✓ Great audio cleanup tools
- ✓ Handles both podcasts and video
Watch out for
- – Not built for complex cinematic editing
- – Transcription and AI features have plan limits
Use cases
- 01
Editing a podcast episode without a timeline
- 02
Cleaning up a recorded webinar for publishing
- 03
Creating tutorial videos from screen recordings
Key features
- ✓Transcript-based audio and video editing
- ✓One-click filler word removal
- ✓Studio Sound audio cleanup
- ✓AI voice cloning to fix spoken mistakes
Pricing
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Descript FAQ
What is Descript used for?+
Edit your video or podcast like a document by simply cutting and fixing words in the transcript. Best for podcasters and creators who find timeline editing tedious.
How much is Descript?+
Free · from $16/mo
What else is like Descript?+
Have a look at HeyGen, ElevenLabs, Runway and Synthesia.
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