Descript
Descript
Edit video and audio like a text document
Record, transcribe, edit, translate, and publish podcasts or videos with Descript’s text-based editing and AI creation tools.
Free plan available
Why use Descript?
- Edit audio and video by editing the transcript
- Remove filler words and clean up recordings quickly
- Use AI tools for clips, captions, voice, and translation
- Record screens, podcasts, and talking-head videos
- Used by creators, teams, and media companies
What you can do with Descript
Everything you can accomplish, starting today.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Excellent text-based editing for non-editors
- Strong podcast and talking-head video workflow
- AI tools for captions, clips, voice, and translation
- Free plan available for testing
- Good for creators and teams producing regular content
Worth knowing
- AI video generation is weaker than Runway
- Advanced AI credits and media hours require paid plans
- Large projects can still require careful editing
Who is Descript best for?
Descript pricing
Pick what fits your budget.
Free
$0 / mo
Text-based editing · basic AI tools · free exports
Hobbyist
Starts at $16 / mo
10 media hours · 400 AI credits
Business
Starts at $50 / mo
40 media hours · team collaboration
Enterprise
Custom pricing
SSO · custom AI credits · enterprise controls
How Descript compares
Side-by-side, pick the right tool for you.
Descript
Recommended
Runway
- Better for podcasts and talking-head videos
- Text-based editing is easier for beginners
- Stronger transcript and filler-word workflow
- Stronger AI video generation
- Better for cinematic visual effects
- More advanced creative video models
Quick pick:Use Descript for podcast editing, captions, and talking-head videos. Use Runway for AI-generated video and cinematic visuals.
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How to get started with Descript
Get started in a few minutes.
- 1
Create a free Descript account
- 2
Upload your audio, video, or screen recording
- 3
Edit the transcript to cut and refine your media
- 4
Export your finished podcast, video, or social clip
Frequently asked questions
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Record, transcribe, edit, translate, and publish podcasts or videos with Descript’s text-based editing and AI creation tools.
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