Overview
Descript turns audio and video into an editable transcript. Editing the text edits the media, with extras like studio sound and overdub voices for podcast and video production.
Key Features
Transcript editing. Cut media by editing text.
Studio Sound. Clean up audio noise.
Overdub. Regenerate voice from text.
Filler removal. Delete ums and ahs.
Video/audiogram. Export social clips.
Pricing
Free
Free
forever
- Core capabilities
- Standard usage allowance
Pro
Custom
- Full feature set
- Higher usage limits
Enterprise
Custom
- Team and admin controls
- Priority support
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Edit by text (fast)
- Good audio cleanup
- Useful for podcasts
- Free tier available
What could be better
- Best on paid plans
- Transcription errors need fixing
- Heavy projects can lag
Editor's Rating
4.5
Out of 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Descript has a free tier; paid adds hours and features.
Editing podcasts and video by editing the transcript.