Descript

Descript is an AI video and audio editor built around the transcript. You record or import footage, Descript transcribes it, and deleting a sentence removes the matching section of audio and video. From there you can clean up sound, add captions, generate clips, and publish to several platforms. The product also includes an AI editor called Underlord, voice cloning, screen recording, and remote recording rooms, so a small team can produce polished media without a dedicated edit suite.

Key Features

• Text-based editing and automatic transcription for video and audio.
• Underlord, an AI editor that can turn a raw recording into a tight cut.
• Studio Sound for noise removal and voice enhancement, plus filler word and retake removal.
• AI voice clones and stock text-to-speech voices.
• Generative video, images, music, and B-roll.
• Multicam, Eye Contact, Green Screen, Remove Retakes, AI Avatars, and Brand Studio.
• Captions, translation, screen recording, Rooms for remote recording, and an API plus MCP access.

Who is it for

• Video creators and podcasters who edit alone.
• Marketing and social teams repurposing long recordings into clips.
• Sales and support teams recording demos and walkthroughs.
• Learning and development teams producing training content.
• Enterprises that need SSO, brand guardrails, and custom terms.

What can you do with Descript

• Edit a podcast or video by deleting words in the transcript.
• Remove background noise and level voices with Studio Sound.
• Cut a long recording into short clips for social platforms.
• Add captions, translate them, and reformat for different channels.
• Generate a thumbnail, title, and description for publishing.
• Record a screen demo or a remote interview with Rooms.

How does Descript work

• Import footage or a Zoom recording, or record directly in the editor.
• Descript transcribes the media in seconds.
• Edit the transcript to cut words, remove filler, and remove retakes.
• Refine the result with Studio Sound, Eye Contact, or lighting corrections.
• Add captions, graphics, or generated media, then share a link or export.
• Turn the finished piece into clips, a translation, or versions for other platforms.

Pricing

• Free costs 0 US dollars and includes 60 media minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p export with a watermark, and 5GB of storage.
• Hobbyist costs 16 US dollars per month billed annually, or 24 monthly, with 10 media hours, 400 AI credits, and 1080p watermark-free export.
• Creator costs 24 US dollars per month billed annually, or 35 monthly, with 30 media hours, 800 AI credits, 4K export, and full Underlord access.
• Business costs 50 US dollars per month billed annually, or 65 monthly, with 40 media hours, 1,500 AI credits, Brand Studio, and dubbing in more than 30 languages.

FAQ

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan includes 60 media minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits, 5GB of storage, and 720p export with a watermark. No credit card is required to try it.

How does text-based editing work?

Descript transcribes your recording, then links each word to the matching audio and video. Deleting or rearranging text changes the media, so cuts happen without a timeline.

Can Descript remove background noise?

Yes. Studio Sound removes noise and enhances voices, and the editor can also remove filler words, retakes, and long pauses with a click.

Does Descript support remote recording?

Yes. Rooms lets hosts record remote guests, and the editor also handles screen recording, multicam, and imported Zoom calls.

Can I export for YouTube and social media?

Yes. The editor adds captions, generates thumbnails and descriptions, and reformats recordings into clips for YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Is there an API?

Yes. Descript offers API and MCP access. Business adds Brand Studio, while Enterprise adds SSO and custom billing for larger teams.