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Descript

by Descript

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

Free$12/mo creator
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to productivity
30 min
Privacy
High
Learning curve
Easy

Ideal for

Podcastersvideo creatorsYouTubersmarketerseducatorsteams producing video/audio

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

Type: web, desktop
Offline: No
API: No
Languages: English (transcription primary); expanding multilingual
Integrations: YouTube, Zoom, Google Drive, Dropbox, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, podcast hosting platforms

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