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Descript — AI Video Editor

Review star icon 4.5 / 5 (from 173 reviews)
Ranking star icon Rated #20 in AI Video Editors
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What is Descript?

Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editor that allows content creators to edit their projects by modifying text transcripts. It offers features such as automated transcription, filler word removal, and AI-generated voice cloning to help podcasters and YouTubers produce high-quality content faster.

What sets Descript apart?

Descript distinguishes itself with its text-based editing system, allowing podcasters and YouTubers to modify their audio and video projects as easily as editing a document. This approach saves time for creators who need to make frequent edits or repurpose long-form content into short clips. Descript's AI-powered features, like automated speaker labels and voice cloning, give content producers new ways to refine and customize their work.

Descript Use Cases

  • Edit videos like text
  • Remove filler words
  • Create AI voice clones
  • Generate social media clips
  • Enhance audio quality

Who uses Descript?

Features and Benefits

  • Feature icon Text-Based Editing
    Edit audio and video by editing text in an automatically generated transcript.
  • Feature icon AI Assistant
    Utilize AI-powered tools to automate tedious editing tasks while maintaining creative control.
  • Feature icon Collaborative Workflow
    Work with team members in real-time using cloud-based sharing and commenting features.
  • Feature icon Multi-Format Export
    Create content for various platforms by easily adjusting aspect ratios and exporting in different formats.
  • Feature icon Studio Sound
    Enhance audio quality with AI-powered noise reduction and voice improvement tools.

Descript Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Circle checkmark icon Enables easy text-based editing of audio and video content
  • Circle checkmark icon Offers automatic transcription with high accuracy
  • Circle checkmark icon Provides filler word removal feature
  • Circle checkmark icon Improves audio quality with studio sound feature
Cons
  • Cross icon Learning curve for new users
  • Cross icon Occasional frustration with certain features
  • Cross icon Limited advanced effects compared to professional suites
  • Cross icon Potential for minor transcription errors

Pricing

Free $0/mo
  • Circle check icon 1 transcription hour / month
  • Circle check icon Export 720p, with watermarks
  • Circle check icon Limited trial of Basic AI features
  • Circle check icon Limited trial of AI Speech
Hobbyist $12/mo
  • Circle check icon 10 transcription hours / month
  • Circle check icon Export 1080p, watermark-free
  • Circle check icon 20 uses / month of Basic AI suite
  • Circle check icon 30 minutes / month of AI speech
Creator $24/mo
  • Circle check icon 30 transcription hours / month
  • Circle check icon Export 4k, watermark-free
  • Circle check icon Unlimited use of Basic and Advanced AI suite
  • Circle check icon 120 minutes / month of AI speech
Business $40/mo
  • Circle check icon 40 transcription hours / month
  • Circle check icon Unlimited access to full Professional AI suite
  • Circle check icon 300 minutes / month of AI speech
  • Circle check icon Add free Basic seats for collaboration
Enterprise Price not available
  • Circle check icon Custom pricing
  • Circle check icon Tailored solutions
  • Circle check icon Enterprise-grade security
  • Circle check icon Single Sign-on (SSO)
  • Circle check icon Dedicated account representative
  • Circle check icon Custom invoicing options
  • Circle check icon Live onboarding and training
  • Circle check icon Security review
  • Circle check icon Priority support (with SLA)
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