Overview
Audio/video editing with AI transcription
Edit audio and video by editing text transcripts; overdub, studio sound, and collaborative timelines.
Best for: Text-based video editing; podcast editing; screen recording; transcription; filler word removal; AI voice
At a glance
Pricing
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to productivity
- 30 min
- Privacy
- High
- Learning curve
- Easy
Ideal for
Key capabilities
Works with
- Video
- audio
- text (transcription)
Outputs
- MP4
- MP3
- WAV
- SRT
- text transcript
Mobile access
How to use Descript on phones and tablets.
- Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).
Free Tier
Free tier with limited transcription and editing
Limits: Free: 1 hr transcription + 1 export; Hobbyist $24/mo: 10 hrs; Business $33/mo: 30 hrs
When to upgrade: Transcription hours; watermark removal; filler word removal; Studio Sound; team features
Technical Details
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