Descript
Descript
Edit video and audio like a text document
Delete words from a transcript and the video cuts automatically — no timeline, no editing skills needed.
Free plan available — no credit card needed
Why use Descript?
- Edit video by editing the text transcript — no timeline needed
- Remove filler words (um, uh, silence) automatically
- Overdub: fix audio mistakes by typing new words
- Built-in screen recorder and video editor
- Free plan with generous features to start
What you can do with Descript
Everything you can accomplish — starting today.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Revolutionary text-based editing for non-editors
- Filler word removal saves massive editing time
- Overdub voice cloning for audio fixes
- Excellent free plan
- Great for solo creators without video skills
Worth knowing
- AI generation not as powerful as Runway
- Export quality capped on free plan
- Can be slow on large files
Who is Descript best for?
Pricing
Pick what fits your budget.
Free
$0 / mo
1 hour transcription/mo · watermark-free
Business
$40 / mo
Unlimited transcription · team features
How Descript compares
Side-by-side — pick the right tool for you.
Descript
Recommended
Runway
- Easier text-based editing
- Better for podcasts and talking-head video
- Filler word removal
- AI video generation
- Better for cinematic effects
- Better for visual content
Quick pick:Use Descript for quick podcast and talking-head editing. Use Runway for AI-generated clips and visual effects.
Ready to start?
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How to get started with Descript
Takes less than 5 minutes.
- 1
Sign up free at descript.com — no credit card needed
- 2
Upload your video or audio file
- 3
Descript auto-transcribes it in minutes
- 4
Delete words from the transcript to cut the footage — done
Takes less than 2 minutes to set up
Frequently asked questions
Ready to try Descript?
Delete words from a transcript and the video cuts automatically — no timeline, no editing skills needed.
Start for freeTakes less than 2 minutes · No credit card needed