Descript
AI-powered no-code video & audio editing for creators and teams
What is Descript?
Try DescriptDescript is an AI-powered video and audio editor that helps you create professional-quality content as easily as editing a document. Edit video by editing automatically transcribed text, then use AI tools for tasks like recording, transcription, captions, clip generation, and publishing. With collaborative workflows and an AI co-editor called Underlord, it’s designed to support creators and teams from rough cuts to final polish.
How does Descript’s text-based video editing work?
Descript lets you edit video by editing the automatically transcribed text. After transcription, you can delete or change words in the transcript and the corresponding parts of the video update automatically, so you can refine your cut without working only from a traditional timeline.
Is Descript a no-code video editor that non-technical users can use?
Yes. The core workflow is text-based editing, and Descript also includes AI tools for common creation tasks like transcription and captions, making it easier to produce without advanced editing know-how.
What does Underlord do in the editing workflow?
Underlord is Descript’s AI co-editor that can help with editing tasks from early drafts through final polish, including rough cuts, removing filler words, and generating polished edits.
Can I add captions and automatically generate short clips from longer videos?
You can add captions and subtitles automatically in one click. Descript’s Clips feature can also generate short clips from long-form video using AI for easier social-friendly publishing.
What AI tools help improve audio quality?
Studio Sound helps remove background noise and echo from audio with one click, which can make recordings for podcasts and video content sound cleaner.
Is Descript suitable for teams working on marketing, sales, or learning content?
Descript is used by marketing teams, podcasters, creators, and businesses, including marketing, sales, and learning & development use cases. It also supports collaboration and provides step-by-step getting started guides plus in-depth documentation in its Help Center and reference materials.