Free
$0USD / month
A no-credit-card plan for recording, editing, and publishing with text-based editing and a trial of the AI tools.
- Record, edit, and publish for free
- 100 AI credits, one time, for Underlord and other AI tools
- Text-based editing
AI Video Generator
- Introduction
- AI video and audio editor that lets you edit by editing text, with an AI co-editor, transcription, recording, and AI tools.
- Added on
- 10/25/2026
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Official links
- Website, company & support ↗
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What is Descript?
Descript is an AI video and audio editor built around text-based editing: it transcribes your recording, then deleting a word deletes that moment of video and moving a sentence moves the footage. You can record yourself, your screen, or remote guests in Rooms, or import video, audio, and Zoom recordings. Underlord, the AI co-editor, can take a raw recording and a goal and move toward a fine cut, while tools like Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Eye Contact, captions, clips, and translation refine and repurpose content. It suits creators, podcasters, and marketing or support teams producing video without a dedicated video team. A free plan is available, with paid Hobbyist, Creator, and Business tiers and custom Enterprise plans.
How to use Descript
- 1
Record or import media
Record yourself, your screen, or remote guests in Rooms, or drag in video, audio, or a Zoom recording; Descript transcribes it automatically.
- 2
Edit by editing text
Delete or move words in the transcript to cut and rearrange the corresponding video and audio, using the timeline only for fine control.
- 3
Direct the AI co-editor
Give Underlord a raw recording and a goal to move toward a fine cut, then refine with tools such as Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, and Eye Contact.
- 4
Add captions and repurpose
Add captions and subtitles in a click, create clips, and translate or dub video on supported plans.
- 5
Export and share
Export watermark-free video at 1080p on Hobbyist or 4K on Creator and above, depending on your plan.
Descript Features
Text-based video and audio editing: delete or move words to edit footage
Automatic transcription of recordings and imported media
Underlord AI co-editor that works from a raw recording and a goal
Remote recording in Rooms with up to 4K multitrack and browser guest links
Screen recording and import of video, audio, and Zoom recordings
AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Eye Contact, and Green Screen
Captions and subtitles added in a single click
Create Clips, translation and dubbing, and AI avatars on supported plans
API and MCP for automating transcription, editing, and clip creation
Brand Studio and enterprise security controls on higher tiers
Descript Use Cases
Editing podcasts and video by editing the transcript
Producing marketing, tutorial, and product demo videos without a video team
Recording remote interviews and webinars with separate tracks per guest
Repurposing long recordings into short clips for social media
Adding captions and translating or dubbing video for wider reach
Automating transcription and clip creation through the API or MCP
Descript FAQs
Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets you edit by editing text. You record or upload, Descript transcribes it, and you cut, trim, and rearrange the video by changing the transcript.
Descript transcribes your recording, so deleting a word deletes that moment of video and moving a sentence moves the footage with it. The timeline is available for fine control when you want it.
Yes. The free plan requires no credit card and includes recording, editing, and publishing plus 100 AI credits, one time, for Underlord and other AI tools.
Media hours track uploaded media files and media recorded in Descript, whether or not they are transcribed. AI credits track usage of AI features such as Underlord, Studio Sound, Green Screen, Eye Contact, and AI-generated media and avatars.
Yes. Rooms records up to 4K with separate tracks per participant, and guests join from a browser link.
Yes. The Descript API lets you automate transcription, editing, and clip creation, and Descript MCP lets AI agents such as Claude or ChatGPT do the same by conversation.
You can drag in video, audio, or a recording from a Zoom call, and Descript's AI transcribes it so you can start editing right away.
Descript states SOC 2 Type II compliance, SAML SSO and SCIM, GDPR compliance, and admin controls for users, permissions, and separate drives.
Descript Official Information
- Company
- Descript
- Website
- https://descript.com/
- Documentation
- https://help.descript.com/
- Contact
- https://www.descript.com/contact
Descript Pricing
Prices shown are per person per month. Annual billing saves up to 35% over monthly; the first amount listed is the annual rate and the second the monthly rate. Paid plans can be topped up for more media hours and AI credits.
Hobbyist
$16USD / month (annual billing; 24 monthly)
For individuals elevating projects watermark-free, with a monthly media and AI allowance.
- 10 media hours per month
- 400 AI credits per month
- Export 1080p, watermark-free
- Access to Underlord AI video co-editor
- AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, and Create Clips
Creator
$24USD / month (annual billing; 35 monthly)
For scaling creators who need advanced AI creativity, higher limits, and 4K export.
- 30 media hours per month
- 800 AI credits per month
- Export 4K, watermark-free
- Full access to Underlord and 20+ more AI tools
- Unlimited royalty-free stock media library
Business
$50USD / month (annual billing; 65 monthly)
For teams collaborating on video, adding brand controls, translation, avatars, and priority support.
- 40 media hours per month
- 1500 AI credits per month
- Team-wide access to Brand Studio
- Translate and dub video in 30+ languages with proofread
- Priority support with SLA
Enterprise
Custom plan for teams with more video to make than editors, with sized AI credits and media hours.
- AI credits and media hours sized to your team
- Brand Studio with shared templates and company-wide guardrails
- AI and data controls including training opt-out and custom retention
- SOC 2 Type II with SSO, SCIM, and audit logs
- Dedicated CSM, onboarding, and priority response
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