Descript
Edit video like a document — delete a sentence from the transcript and it's gone from the footage too.
Edit video and podcasts by editing text. Transcription-based cutting, filler-word removal and Studio Sound cleanup.
- Pricing
- Free plan with monthly export limits; paid plans for heavier use
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Web
- Category
- Video Editing
- Last reviewed
- September 21, 2026
What is Descript?
Descript rethinks editing around the transcript. Import footage, and it transcribes every word; deleting a sentence from the text deletes it from the video. Cutting ums and dead air becomes deleting characters. For talking-head videos, interviews, podcasts and course recordings, this workflow is many times faster than cutting on a timeline — you are literally editing your video in a word processor.
The headline AI features are genuinely useful rather than gimmicks: filler-word removal strips ums and uhs in one click, Studio Sound turns phone-recorded audio into something resembling a treated studio, and Overdub can patch a missed word with a clone of your voice (with your consent and setup). Screen recording and multitrack podcast editing are built in too.
The free plan lets you try the full workflow but limits how much you can export each month and restricts some AI features, so heavy users eventually hit a paywall. For podcasters and educators on a light schedule, the free tier can be enough — and even as a trial it is the fastest way to feel why text-based editing is spreading.
Key features
- Transcript-based editing: cut video by deleting text
- One-click filler-word (um/uh) removal
- Studio Sound AI audio cleanup
- Overdub AI voice for fixing misspoken words
- Screen recording and multitrack audio editing
- Export presets for video and podcast feeds
Free plan & limits
Free plan includes the core editing workflow with limits on monthly exports and some AI features. Paid plans remove the limits and unlock higher transcription hours.
Who is it best for?
Podcasters, course creators, interviewers and talking-head YouTubers — anyone whose content is mostly speech.
Frequently asked questions
Is Descript free?
There is a free plan with the full text-based editing workflow, but it caps exports per month and limits some AI features. Paid plans lift the caps.
Does Descript work for video, or only audio?
Both. It started as a podcast tool but now edits video the same way — transcript cuts, screen recording, and video export.
Is the transcription accurate?
For clear English speech it is very good; heavy accents, crosstalk or noisy rooms need manual touch-ups. You can correct the transcript and edits follow the text.