Descript

Descript is an all-in-one audio and video editing platform that enables editing media files by editing text transcripts, making content editing as simple as editing a document. Traditional audio and video editing requires specialized software with complex timelines, waveforms, and technical interfaces that present steep learning curves for non-editors. Even simple edits like removing filler words, cutting mistakes, or rearranging segments involve tedious timeline manipulation and precise cutting. This complexity limits who can edit content and significantly slows podcast production, video creation, and content refinement. Descript fundamentally reimagines editing by automatically transcribing media and allowing you to edit by simply modifying the transcript text-delete words in the transcript and those words disappear from audio/video; rearrange sentences and the media rearranges accordingly. This text-based approach makes editing intuitive for anyone comfortable with word processing, democratizing media editing beyond specialists. Beyond transcription-based editing, Descript includes AI-powered features like automatic filler word removal, overdub voice cloning for correcting mistakes without re-recording, studio-quality sound enhancement, and green screen background removal.

How It Works

Creating projects in Descript begins by importing audio or video files, which the platform automatically transcribes with high accuracy, creating text synchronized with media timestamps. The transcript appears as editable text where you can work as if editing a document. To remove unwanted sections, you simply delete corresponding transcript text-Descript automatically removes those audio/video segments. To rearrange content, you cut and paste transcript text, and media reorders accordingly. The platform highlights filler words like "um," "uh," and "like," allowing one-click removal of these verbal tics that plague unscripted recording. For mistakes where you misspoke, Overdub technology creates an AI clone of your voice and generates corrected audio when you type the intended words, eliminating the need to re-record. Timeline-based editing remains available for users comfortable with traditional approaches or for precise visual adjustments. Audio enhancement tools automatically improve sound quality, reducing background noise, equalizing levels, and adding professional polish with single clicks. Video editing includes features like removing background via AI-powered green screen effects, adding text overlays, incorporating images and graphics, and creating multi-track compositions.

Core Features

Text-Based Editing allows editing audio and video by modifying transcripts rather than manipulating timelines, making media editing as intuitive as document editing.

Automatic Transcription generates highly accurate transcripts synchronized with media timestamps, creating the text foundation for editing while simultaneously producing captions and accessibility content.

Filler Word Removal automatically detects and highlights verbal fillers like "um," "uh," "like," and "you know," allowing one-click removal across entire recordings.

Overdub Voice Cloning creates AI versions of voices from sample recordings, then generates speech matching your voice when you type corrections for mistakes or additions.

Studio Sound Enhancement applies AI-powered audio processing that removes background noise, reduces room echo, equalizes voice levels, and adds professional studio quality.

Video Screen Recording and Editing captures screen recordings integrated with webcam footage for tutorial creation, presentation recording, and demonstration videos.

Collaboration and Workflow Tools support team-based production with commenting on transcript sections, project sharing, revision history, approval workflows, and multi-user editing.

Who This Is For

Descript serves podcasters producing interview shows, narrative content, or educational podcasts who need efficient editing without audio engineering expertise. Video creators and YouTubers producing talking-head content, tutorials, commentary videos, or educational material benefit from accessible editing and enhancement features. Content marketers creating video advertisements, explainer videos, and promotional content use Descript to produce professional media in-house.