Descript

Descript is a video and podcast editing tool that combines recording, transcription, editing, and publishing into a single platform. It is designed for individual creators and teams who need to produce video and audio content without requiring a dedicated video production team. The product’s core approach is to make editing as straightforward as editing text: users can drag in a file, and the AI will transcribe it, then allow edits to the transcript to change the corresponding media. Key capabilities include a green screen feature that removes and replaces backgrounds, an eye contact tool that adjusts the subject’s gaze to appear as if they are looking at the camera, and Studio Sound, which uses regenerative AI to remove noise and enhance voices. Users can also remove filler words like “ums” and “uhs,” add captions, and translate content. The platform offers AI-generated avatars that can speak from a script, a Quick Design feature that automatically formats scenes and adds B-roll, and a tool to generate tailored B-roll from text prompts. A Regenerate function allows users to correct a word or fix audio by typing, with the AI cloning the voice and adjusting mouth movements to match. Descript is available with a free tier and paid upgrades for advanced features.