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Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with AI audio cleanup.

Best for Podcasters and talking head creators; beginner friendly

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What it does

Descript is an audio and video editor that allows users to edit recordings by modifying an automatically generated text transcript. You import raw footage, Zoom calls, or recorded scripts, and you get out finished video, audio podcasts, social clips, or translated media. It is built for podcasters, individual creators, and business teams in marketing, sales, and support.

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  1. Text based video editing

    Generates a written transcript from your recording so you can cut, delete, or rearrange video and audio by editing words just like a text document.

    Use caseA customer success manager deletes unwanted words and sentences in a transcript to instantly trim a tutorial recording without touching a complex timeline.

    From descript.com
  2. Descript: Studio Sound

    Studio Sound

    Cleans up recordings in one click by eliminating background noise and enhancing vocal clarity to achieve studio quality sound.

    Use caseA podcaster cleans up an episode recorded in an untreated home room to remove ambient noise and boost spoken audio quality.

    From descript.com · image from Descript
  3. Descript: Remove filler words

    Remove filler words

    Detects unnecessary verbal pauses like ums and ahs across recordings and removes them in a click.

    Use caseA video creator highlights and strips repeated words, ums, and ahs from an interview track before final export.

    From descript.com/pricing · image from Descript
  4. Descript: Eye contact

    Eye contact

    Alters your gaze using AI so your eyes appear to look straight into the camera lens.

    Use caseA solo presenter reads a sales pitch off a teleprompter or computer screen without looking away from the viewer.

    From descript.com/pricing · image from Descript

  5. Dynamic captions

    Generates synchronized animated on screen subtitles with custom fonts, colors, and positioning.

    Use caseA marketer creates animated captions with colored word highlighting to make short video clips readable and accessible across social platforms.

    From descript.com/pricing

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Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFree$0per editor60 media min/mo; 100 one time AI credits; 5 GB; 720p with watermark
Hobbyist$24$16per person10 media hrs/mo; 400 AI credits/mo; 100 GB; 1080p no watermark
Creator$35$24per person (up to 3 seats)30 media hrs/mo; 800 AI credits/mo; 1 TB; 4K
Business$65$50per person (up to 5 seats)40 media hrs/mo; 1,500 AI credits/mo; 2 TB; priority support SLA
EnterpriseNot listedNot listedorganizationcontact sales

From Descript's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front.

Before you pay

How to cancel
Users can cancel their paid subscription at any time directly from their account page.
What Descript saysAlso, if you opt for a paid subscription, you may change your mind and cancel your subscription at any time from your account page. Source page
Cancel online yourself
Yes
What Descript saysAlso, if you opt for a paid subscription, you may change your mind and cancel your subscription at any time from your account page. Source page
Card needed for the trial
No
What Descript saysThere's a free plan, no credit card required. Source page
Watermark on the free plan
Yes
What Descript saysElevate your projects, watermark free Source page
Trains on your data
Opt out
What Descript saysAI and data controls: opt out of training, custom retention Source page
Data retention
Enterprise plans offer custom data retention controls.
What Descript saysAI and data controls: opt out of training, custom retention Source page
Export your data
Yes
What Descript saysExport 1080p, watermark free Source page
SOC 2
Yes
What Descript saysWe have achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance by going through a Certified Public Accounting firm and auditing our internal measures and controls against the SOC 2 standards. Source page
GDPR
Yes
What Descript saysDescript treats your security, privacy, and data confidentiality as top priorities. We align with SOC 2 standards and guidelines, as well as GDPR, CCPA, and the Privacy by Design framework. Source page
Support
Email, live chat, help center, community
What Descript saysZendesk is the customer support platform we use to answer customer questions and manage support tickets. Source page

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Descript video tutorials

ULTIMATE Descript Tutorial for Beginners in 2026 | How to Edit Fast Using AIDanie Jay · 26 min

Independent creators on YouTube, not Descript or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.

What the free plan includes

60 media min/mo, 720p

Questions people ask about Descript

How much does Descript cost?

Paid plans start at $24 a month (Hobbyist). 5 plans are listed above, from Descript's own pricing page.

Is Descript free?

Yes, there is a free plan: 60 media min/mo, 720p.

How do I cancel Descript?

Users can cancel their paid subscription at any time directly from their account page. Source

Does the Descript free plan add a watermark?

Yes, free plan output carries a watermark or branding. Source

Does Descript train its AI on my data?

It can, but you can opt out. Source

Do I need a credit card to try Descript?

No, you can start without a credit card. Source

Does Descript have an API?

Yes.

What is Descript?

Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets you edit by editing text. You record or upload, Descript's AI transcribes it, then you cut, trim, and rearrange the video by changing the transcript. Source

Is it secure enough for my team or company?

SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO and SCIM, and GDPR compliance, plus admin controls for users, permissions, and separate drives. Security reviews welcome — book a demo and we'll walk through it. Source

What does API access cost?

API access is available for all paying users at no additional cost. Usage draws from the AI credits and media minutes on your plan. Source

Works with

Integrations
Claude, Zapier, Zoom, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Stytch, Zendesk, Stripe, Hedra
AI models
ChatGPT, Whisper
Languages
Multi language transcription supports 25 languages, caption translation supports 61 languages, and audio dubbing supports 30 languages.

Where this came from

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