Descript
Video Editing · Audio
Edit video and podcasts by editing a text transcript — with AI voice cloning built in.
Overview
Descript treats video and audio like a document: delete a word from the transcript and it cuts the clip. It auto-removes filler words and silences, and its Overdub feature can regenerate your own cloned voice to fix a flubbed line without a re-record.
Who it's for
Podcasters and talking-head YouTubers who want to cut editing time without learning a traditional timeline editor.
What we like
- Text-based editing is dramatically faster than timeline scrubbing for dialogue-heavy content
- Automatic filler-word and silence removal cleans up raw takes in one click
- Overdub voice cloning lets you fix mistakes without re-recording
- Screen recording, transcription, and editing all live in one app
What could be better
- Not built for heavily effects-driven or cinematic edits — use a traditional NLE for that
- Can feel sluggish on very long recordings
- The best AI features sit behind paid tiers
Pricing
Free tier available; paid plans unlock longer transcription and the full AI feature set.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the Descript site before buying.
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