Descript blends text-first editing, screen capture, and AI tools into one app, making content creation (video, podcast, clips) intuitive, fast, and accessible. Widely used by creatives, teams, and enterprises.
Descript transforms the editing workflow by treating transcripts like editable documents, so cutting, reordering, or fixing audio/video is as simple as editing text. Its suite of AI tools (Underlord) automates tasks like removing filler words, improving voice quality, optimizing script structure, and generating clips. Built‑in screen and remote recording simplify capture and collaboration. A rich template library and smart transitions turn raw recordings into polished final products—ready for social, training, podcast, or corporate use.
Efficiency: Transcript editing slashes production time
Quality boost: Studio sound, green‑screen, eye‑contact tools
Versatile output: Full videos, podcasts, clips, social content
Team-ready: Collaboration features and multi-seat pricing
Learning Curve: Some users report a steep learning curve, especially for beginners.
Performance Issues: Occasional lag and slow performance, particularly with larger projects.
Syncing Challenges: Users have experienced audio and video desynchronization after extensive editing.
Limited Free Features: The free version offers basic functionalities, with advanced features locked behind paid plans.
Occasional Bugs: Some reviewers mention encountering bugs and glitches during use.
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*Price last updated on Jul 16, 2025. Visit descript.com's pricing page for the latest pricing.