# Descript > Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editor that makes creating professional-quality content as easy as editing a document. Edit video by editing text, with 20+ AI tools for recording, editing, and publishing. Descript is a collaborative audio and video editor used by marketing teams, podcasters, creators, and businesses. The platform combines text-based video editing with AI tools for transcription, screen recording, captioning, clip generation, and publishing. Descript's AI co-editor, Underlord, can handle editing tasks from rough cuts to final polish. ## Core Product - [AI Video Editor (Underlord)](https://www.descript.com/underlord): AI-powered co-editor that handles video editing tasks including rough cuts, removing filler words, and generating polished edits. - [Text-Based Video Editing](https://www.descript.com/video-editing): Edit video by editing the automatically transcribed text — delete a word from the transcript and it's cut from the video. - [Transcription](https://www.descript.com/transcription): Fast, accurate AI transcription for audio and video in 23+ languages. - [Screen Recording](https://www.descript.com/screen-recorder): Record screen and camera for tutorials, demos, and presentations with built-in editing. - [Podcasting](https://www.descript.com/podcasting): Record, edit, and produce audio and video podcasts with multitrack editing and AI tools. - [Rooms](https://www.descript.com/rooms): 4K remote recording for podcasts and video interviews with guests. ## AI Features - [Captions](https://www.descript.com/captions): Add captions and subtitles to videos automatically in one click. - [Clips](https://www.descript.com/clips): Generate short clips from long-form video using AI. - [AI Video Generation](https://www.descript.com/ai-video): Generate and edit video with AI-powered tools. - [AI Avatars](https://www.descript.com/ai-avatars): Create talking AI avatars for video without being on camera. - [Brand Studio](https://www.descript.com/brand-studio): Apply brand templates, logos, and assets to every video automatically. - [Eye Contact](https://www.descript.com/eye-contact): AI effect that corrects eye contact in video recordings. - [Studio Sound](https://www.descript.com/studio-sound): Remove background noise and echo from audio with one click. ## Use Cases - [Marketing Video](https://www.descript.com/use-case/marketing-video): Create marketing videos at scale — product launches, social content, and promotional clips. - [Product Demos](https://www.descript.com/use-case/product-demo): Record and edit product demo videos with text-based editing and screen recording. - [Tutorial Videos](https://www.descript.com/use-case/tutorial-video): Create tutorial and how-to videos with screen recording and AI editing. - [Webinar Recording](https://www.descript.com/use-case/webinar-recording): Turn webinar recordings into polished, shareable video content. - [Educational Video](https://www.descript.com/use-case/educational-video): Make training and education videos faster with AI-powered editing. - [Case Study Videos](https://www.descript.com/use-case/case-studies): Create polished case study and testimonial videos without a production team. ## Teams - [Marketing Teams](https://www.descript.com/teams/marketing): Video editing for marketing teams producing demos, launch content, and social video at scale. - [Sales Teams](https://www.descript.com/teams/sales): Video creation for sales teams making personalized outreach, proposals, and presentations. - [Learning & Development](https://www.descript.com/teams/learning-and-development): Video editing for L&D teams creating training and onboarding content. ## Compare - [Descript vs. Camtasia](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-camtasia): Comparison for enterprise and screen recording video editing. - [Descript vs. Canva](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-canva): Comparison of video editing depth and AI capabilities. - [Descript vs. CapCut](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-capcut): Comparison of ease-of-use and AI editing features. - [Descript vs. Google Vids](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-google-vids): Feature comparison for team video editing at scale. - [Descript vs. HeyGen](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-heygen): Comparison for AI avatar creation and full video editing. - [Descript vs. Kapwing](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-kapwing): Comparison of editing control and value. - [Descript vs. Loom](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-loom): Comparison of screen recording and full video editing capabilities. - [Descript vs. OpusClip](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-opus-clip): Comparison for AI clip generation and full video editing. - [Descript vs. Riverside](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-riverside): Comparison for podcast recording and editing workflows. - [Descript vs. Synthesia](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-synthesia): Comparison for AI video creation and editing tools. - [Descript vs. VEED](https://www.descript.com/compare/descript-vs-veed): Comparison of text-based video editing platforms. ## Documentation & Support - [Help Center](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us): Tutorials, guides, and answers for all Descript features. - [Getting Started](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/categories/19598005518221-Guides-Getting-Started): Step-by-step instructions for new users. - [Reference Manual](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/categories/19598027225229-Reference-Manual): In-depth documentation on all features and workflows. - [Blog](https://www.descript.com/blog): Product updates, video creation tips, and industry insights. ## Company - [Pricing](https://www.descript.com/pricing): Plans from free to enterprise with feature comparisons. - [Enterprise](https://www.descript.com/enterprise): Enterprise video editing with admin controls, SSO, brand governance, and dedicated support. - [Customer Stories](https://www.descript.com/customers): Case studies from teams and creators using Descript. - [Contact Sales](https://www.descript.com/contact-sales): Get in touch for custom enterprise solutions. - [Community](https://www.descript.com/community): Join the Descript Discord community for tips and support.