Descript

Summary

Descript is a collaborative audio and video editor that leverages AI-powered features and an intuitive interface to simplify content creation. It allows users to edit audio and video files by transcribing them into text, enabling easy editing through the transcript. Descript is designed to make video and audio editing accessible and efficient for a wide range of users, including YouTube and TikTok creators, podcasters, and businesses using video for marketing and training.

Key features

• 💬 Text-based editing: Edit audio and video by simply editing the transcript, cutting, pasting, and adjusting content as easily as working with a document.
• 🧠 AI-powered tools: Automatically remove filler words, enhance sound quality, and even generate AI speech in your voice.
• 📹 Screen and video recording: Record and edit screen captures and video in one integrated workflow, complete with automatic multicam editing and green screen capabilities.
• 📝 Transcription — Automatically transcribe audio and video files, saving time and effort.
• 🎙️ Voice Cloning: Allows users to clone their voices and synthetically generate audio using the Overdub feature.
• 🧹 Noise Removal and Green Screen: Offers AI-powered features for background noise removal and green screen effects.
• 📊 Multitrack Audio Editing: Provides tools for multitrack audio editing and powerful correction tools.

Who it’s for

Descript is designed for a diverse range of users, including YouTube and TikTok creators, top podcasters, and businesses that use video for marketing, sales, and internal training. It is also suitable for educational institutions and any organization needing to streamline their content production process.

Pricing

• Free: $0/month - 1 transcription hour, 720p export, limited AI features.
• Hobbyist: $19/month (billed annually) - 10 transcription hours, 1080p export, 20 uses of basic AI tools.
• Creator: $35/month (billed annually) - 30 transcription hours, 4K export, unlimited access to basic and advanced AI tools.
• Business: $50/month (billed annually) - 40 transcription hours, 300 minutes per month of AI speech, unlimited access to basic and advanced AI tools.
• Discounts & Promotions: 35% off with annual billing.

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