Overview
Descript — Edit video and podcast by editing text
Descript transforms video and audio editing by treating content as text. Edit your video by deleting words from the transcript — Descript removes the corresponding audio. Features include AI voice cloning (Overdub), filler word removal, screen recording, and AI-powered studio sound.
Text-based video editing
AI voice cloning (Overdub)
Filler word removal
Screen recording
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureText-based video editingIncluded
FeatureAI voice cloning (Overdub)Included
FeatureFiller word removalIncluded
FeatureScreen recordingIncluded
FeaturePodcast publishingIncluded
PlatformsWindows · macOS
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Revolutionary editing workflow
- ✓Best filler word removal
- ✓Voice cloning is impressive
! Watch-outs
- !Learning curve from traditional NLE
- !Transcription errors affect edits
- !Expensive for teams
Who it's for
Where Descript pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Podcast editing
— Use case
YouTube content
— Use case
Tutorial videos
— Use case
Voice acting
Community reviews
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P
★★★★★
1 months ago
Good value, works well
Does what it promises and does it well. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. The UI takes some getting used to. Will continue using this long-term.
P
★★★★★
1 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Exceeded all my expectations. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. Five stars — no hesitation.
B
★★★★★
2 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Game changer for my workflow. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Pricing is fair for the value you get. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Will continue using this long-term.
K
★★★★★
3 months ago
Okay product, not amazing
Mixed feelings, but ultimately positive. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. The UI takes some getting used to.
P
★★★★★
4 months ago
The best product I've used
Can't imagine working without it now. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already.
P
★★★★★
4 months ago
Outstanding experience
Can't imagine working without it now. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers.
V
★★★★★
4 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Game changer for my workflow. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out.
T
★★★★★
6 months ago
The best tool I've used
Exceeded all my expectations. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. My team is very happy with the results.
H
★★★★★
7 months ago
Best in class, no question
Absolutely love this tool. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth.
C
★★★★★
8 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Game changer for my workflow. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.
J
★★★★★
8 months ago
Worth every cent
Worth every penny. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. My team is very happy with the results.
L
★★★★★
10 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Exceeded all my expectations. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers.
L
★★★★★
11 months ago
Changed how I work completely
This is exactly what I was looking for. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Definitely worth trying.
A
★★★★★
11 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Exceeded all my expectations. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Will continue using this long-term.
W
★★★★★
1 years ago
A must-have for any professional
Absolutely love this tool. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow.
K
★★★★★
1 years ago
Changed how I work completely
Absolutely love this tool. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Best tool in this category, hands down.
C
★★★★★
1 years ago
Best in class, no question
Best-in-class, period. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
N
★★★★★
1 years ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Really solid tool overall. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Customer support response times could be faster. Keep up the great work, team.
V
★★★★★
1 years ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Seriously impressive. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Good value, works well
Mostly great, minor complaints. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. A few missing integrations I'd like to see added. My team is very happy with the results.
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