Descript
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★4.5
AI-powered audio/video editing with transcription
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Try Descript →Use Cases
- •Edit podcast episodes by editing the transcript text — delete words to remove audio
- •Record and produce multi-track remote interviews with up to 10 participants via Descript Rooms
- •Repurpose long-form video into short social clips with AI-powered highlights and auto-captions
Integrations
YouTubeZoomSlackGoogle DriveDropboxAdobe PremiereFinal Cut ProZapier
Pros
- +Revolutionary text-based editing paradigm — edit audio/video by editing the transcript
- +Overdub voice cloning lets you fix misspoken words by simply retyping them
- +All-in-one platform combining recording, transcription, editing, and publishing
Cons
- -Desktop app required — no fully web-based editing option
- -AI credit system on newer plans can be confusing and limiting for heavy AI users
- -Transcription accuracy drops for non-English languages and heavy accents
Quick Start
1. Go to descript.com and download the desktop app (Mac or Windows)
2. Create a project and import audio/video or record directly in Descript
3. Wait for automatic transcription, then edit the transcript like a text document
4. Use AI tools like Studio Sound to clean up audio and Underlord for summaries
5. Export as MP4, MP3, WAV, or publish directly to YouTube, Buzzsprout, etc.
Pricing
Free: 1 hr transcription/mo, basic editing, watermarked exports. Hobbyist: $16/mo (annual) — 10 hrs transcription, watermark-free exports. Creator: $24/mo (annual) — more AI credits, Studio Sound, Overdub. Business: $55/mo (annual) — unlimited transcription, team collaboration, advanced AI. Enterprise: Custom — SSO, unlimited storage, dedicated support.