# Descript

> Text-based video and audio editor powered by AI transcription

Descript is an audio and video editor that automatically transcribes recordings so you can edit media by editing text. Deleting or rearranging sentences in the transcript cuts and reorganizes the footage instantly. It also includes tools for automatic filler word removal, audio enhancement, clip generation, and remote recording.

Website: https://descript.com/

## What it is for

- Edit podcast audio and video by editing the generated transcript
- Strip out filler words and repeated retakes with a single click
- Turn long interviews and webinars into short social media clips
- Clean up noisy background audio using Studio Sound enhancement
- Fix speaker eye contact and correct dialogue via AI speech generation

## Features

- Text-based video and audio editing interface
- Automated transcription and caption generation
- One-click filler word and retake removal
- Studio Sound background noise removal and voice enhancement
- AI eye contact correction and green screen background removal
- AI voice cloning and stock synthetic voices
- Built-in remote multitrack recording (Rooms) and screen recorder
- Clip repurposing and automatic social video formatting

## Pricing

Freemium. Free plan available; paid subscriptions for extended transcription and advanced AI features.

## Details

- Type: Desktop app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Topic: [Video Editing](https://xiry.app/topics/design/video-editing.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows
- For: Podcasters, video creators, educators, and marketing teams
- Alternative to: Adobe Premiere Pro, Riverside.fm, CapCut
- Tags: video, podcasting, transcription, audio editing, content creation, subtitles

## Why it was saved

- [@seancannell, 31 July 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvXWpdrtmvz/): Allows editing video like a text document, background removal, voice cloning, and AI filler word removal.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to CapCut](https://xiry.app/alternatives/capcut.md)
- [Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro](https://xiry.app/alternatives/adobe-premiere-pro.md)

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/descript

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