Edit media like editing a document. Descript generates a transcript of your audio or video, and you can cut, trim, or rearrange content by editing the text. Deleting a sentence from the transcript removes that portion of the video/audio. This intuitive approach makes complex editing tasks as simple as editing a Google Doc. It’s a game-changer for those who find traditional timeline editing cumbersome.

Fast, accurate transcription in 20+ languages. Descript’s AI transcribes your audio/video with around 95% accuracy under good conditions. Speaker identification is included, so in a multi-speaker recording you can label and differentiate voices. Transcripts are editable for accuracy and fully searchable, allowing you to quickly find moments in your recordings by keyword. Non-English support (25 languages) means you can transcribe and edit content in Spanish, French, German, and more, expanding your reach globally.

Magically fix or add words with synthetic voice. Overdub lets you create an AI clone of your voice (or choose from stock voices) so you can generate new audio by typing. If you flub a line in a recording or need to update a phrase, just type the new text and Overdub will produce the audio in your voice, blended seamlessly into your project. This feature is incredibly useful for podcasters and video narrators – no need to re-record an entire segment for one misspoken word. Overdub is built with ethical guardrails (you can only clone voices you have permission for) and the results are surprisingly realistic.

Turn imperfect audio into studio-quality sound. With one click, the Studio Sound feature uses AI to remove background noise, hum, and echo from your recordings. It also evens out volume and makes the audio crisp and clear, as if recorded in a professional studio. This is a lifesaver for creators dealing with less-than-ideal recording environments – you can record anywhere and let Descript clean it up. It’s especially useful for improving remote podcast interviews or clearing up a video’s microphone audio.

Polish your speech automatically. Descript can automatically detect filler words like “um,” “uh,” “you know,” and others. With a single click, you can delete all those from your project or tuck them away (Descript actually leaves them in the transcript but marks them, and you can remove them collectively). It also has a word gap detection that identifies long pauses or stutters. This dramatically speeds up cleaning a podcast or video – you get tighter, cleaner dialogue without manual cutting.

Everything you need to make videos look great. Beyond text-based cutting, Descript offers a full timeline editor and a visual canvas for arranging scenes, images, and graphics. You can add titles, overlays, shapes, and animations to your video. The Green Screen feature (AI-driven background removal) allows you to change or blur video backgrounds without complex software. Eye Contact correction can adjust the subject’s gaze to look into the camera. There are also transitions, zoom effects, and the ability to insert B-roll or cutaway footage easily. Descript’s Quick Recorder tool even lets you record your screen or webcam and instantly open it in the editor to add polish. It’s a one-stop shop for basic to intermediate video production.

Next-level AI to create content from prompts. Descript is on the cutting edge with features like AI Avatars and Generative Fill for video. You can create a talking-head video by choosing a stock avatar or generating one from a photo – then simply type a script and the avatar will narrate it. The Generate Video feature allows you to input a text prompt to get auto-generated visuals (like custom B-roll or backgrounds) that match your content, which you can then refine in the editor. These features are part of Descript’s evolving AI suite (referred to as the “Advanced AI Actions” in higher-tier plans). They can save tons of time and bring unique creative options, like instantly having an on-camera presenter or automatically illustrated content based on your narration.

Real-time teamwork and easy sharing. Descript projects are saved to the cloud, which means you can access them from multiple computers and your team can collaborate live. You can invite team members to a project for co-editing or commenting. Edits happen in real-time, so everyone sees changes as they happen. The comment feature works like Google Docs, allowing specific feedback. When your video or podcast is ready, you can publish a shareable web link (Descript will host an interactive transcript player) so others can review or even help with proofreading the transcript. This collaborative workflow makes Descript ideal for teams producing content together or for getting client approvals on edits.

One-click publishing or final export – your choice. Descript can publish your finished project directly to popular platforms. For example, you can publish a video straight to YouTube (with title and description), or send a podcast episode to Buzzsprout, Anchor, Castos, etc., complete with the cleaned transcript. You also have flexible export options: export your transcript as text, SRT or VTT subtitles, or export the project to other editing formats (like an Adobe Premiere project XML, an audio file for Pro Tools, or a Final Cut Pro XML). For social media, you can quickly export shorter clips in various aspect ratios (square, vertical 9:16, etc.) for different platforms. This versatility in output means once you’ve edited in Descript, you can easily get your content wherever it needs to go.