Overview
Descript is a multimedia editing suite that simplifies video and audio post-production by linking media manipulation to text editing. Deleting text in the auto-generated transcript executes a ripple-delete on the underlying media. Enhanced by AI, it automates filler word removal, eye contact correction, and studio sound enhancement.
How It Works
1. Import audio or video files into Descript. 2. AI transcribes spoken dialogue into an editable text document. 3. Edit text to cut, rearrange, or delete corresponding video segments. 4. Apply Studio Sound or AI B-roll and export completed media.
Why Users Choose It
- Text-based editing cuts dialogue editing time
- Studio Sound isolates voices and suppresses background noise
- Voice cloning synthesizes voice corrections via text typing
- Automated filler word removal
- Integrated remote multi-track recording
Core Features
- Text-based video & audio editor
- Studio Sound AI noise removal
- Synthetic voice cloning
- Conversational AI editing assistant
- AI Eye Contact correction
- Automatic filler word removal
Use Cases
- Editing multi-camera podcast video episodes
- Removing filler words and silence from webinars
- Repurposing long-form videos into social media clips
- Recording and editing software tutorials
Pros & Cons
Pricing
Pricing model: Free + Paid
Per-seat subscription governed by media processing hours and monthly AI feature credits.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Limits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1 media hr/mo, 100 AI credits | 720p watermarked exports. |
| Hobbyist | $24/month | $16/month | 10 media hrs/mo, 400 AI credits | 1080p watermark-free exports. |
| Creator | $35/month | $24/month | 30 media hrs/mo, 800 AI credits | Unlocks 4K resolution and voice cloning. |
| Business | $65/month | $50/month | 40 media hrs/mo, 1,500 AI credits | Includes team brand studio and language translation. |
FAQ
How does text-based editing work in Descript?
Descript transcribes your spoken audio into text. Deleting or editing words in the text document instantly trims the video timeline.
What is Studio Sound in Descript?
Studio Sound is an AI feature that isolates voices and removes room noise, echo, and background hiss.
