Descript

Descript is an all-in-one audio and video editor that lets you edit media by editing text — change the transcript and the underlying audio or video changes with it. It has redefined the editing workflow for podcasters, YouTubers, and marketing teams.

• Text-based editing — Edit audio and video by editing the transcript; delete a sentence of text and the corresponding media is removed
• Studio Sound — AI-powered audio enhancement that makes any recording sound like it was captured in a professional studio
• Filler word removal — Automatically detect and remove 'um', 'uh', 'like', and other filler words with one click
• Eye Contact correction — AI adjusts the speaker's gaze to look directly at the camera, even when reading from notes
• Screen recording — Built-in screen and webcam recording with automatic transcription
• AI voice cloning — Clone your own voice to fix mistakes by typing corrections instead of re-recording

Podcasters use Descript for end-to-end production — recording, editing, mixing, and publishing. Video creators rely on it for quick social media clips with auto-generated captions. Marketing teams use it to repurpose long-form content into short clips without professional editing skills.

Descript's unique text-first approach means you don't need to learn a traditional timeline editor. Visit descript.com to try it.

1. Download the app from descript.com for Mac or Windows (a web editor is also available)
2. Create an account — Sign up with email or Google
3. Choose your plan:
   • Free — 1 hour of transcription, limited AI features, watermarked exports
   • Hobbyist ($24/mo) — 10 hours of transcription, Studio Sound, filler word removal, no watermark
   • Pro ($33/mo) — 30 hours of transcription, Eye Contact, AI voice cloning, green screen
   • Enterprise — Custom pricing, team collaboration, priority support, SSO
4. Import or record — Drag in existing audio/video files or use built-in recording. Descript auto-transcribes everything
5. Edit by editing text — Select and delete filler words, rearrange sections, or type corrections. The media timeline updates automatically
6. Publish — Export as video, audio, or text. Publish directly to YouTube, podcast hosts, or social media