Descript

What it does

Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets you edit by editing text. You record or upload media, Descript transcribes it, and you cut, trim, and rearrange the video by changing the transcript. It also offers tools such as Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, captions, and an AI assistant called Underlord.

Descript is built around text-based editing. You record or upload video and audio, get a transcript, and then edit by deleting or moving words. The transcript and the media stay linked, so cutting text cuts the matching footage. The site lists tools for cleanup and publishing, including Studio Sound for noise removal, Remove Filler Words, Remove Retakes, captions, and Create Clips. Underlord is described as an AI video editor that can turn a raw recording into a tight cut. Descript also lists a screen recorder, Rooms for remote recording, and AI speech for voice clones or stock voices. The pricing page shows paid tiers with media hours and AI credits, and the FAQ says there is a free plan with no credit card required. The homepage mentions API and MCP for editing video through code or from an AI assistant. The page does not state whether the software is open source, so that remains unknown. It also does not list supported operating systems or devices, so platform availability is not confirmed here.