Screen Recorder Online
Record your screen and edit instantly, all in one place
Record your screen, webcam, and microphone with Descript’s free online screen recorder. Capture tutorials, demos, walkthroughs, and presentations in high quality, then edit your recording instantly in the transcript-based editor. Export or share with a link in seconds.
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Your all-in-one screen recording and editing workstation
Record your screen, webcam, and mic simultaneously
Capture high-quality screen recordings with picture-in-picture webcam overlays. Perfect for walkthroughs, software demos, training content, and presentations.
Edit your screen recording like a doc
Descript’s video editor lets you remove mistakes by deleting text. Cut, trim, and tighten your recording faster than traditional timeline tools.
Improve audio and video quality automatically
Use AI-powered enhancement tools to remove background noise, level audio, brighten video, or smooth rough takes.
Underlord, your AI co-editor
In Descript, your AI co-editor lives right alongside your screen recorder. Want to add visuals and branded layouts? Remove your filler words and cut your retakes? Fix your audio and your eye contact? You don’t have to lift a finger—just tell Underlord.
Create screen recordings for demos, tutorials, messages, and more
Product demos
Create high-definition screen recordings in professionally designed layouts to engage your viewers—and show your product at its best.
Tutorials & courses
Show every step of the process through focused screen recordings that keep the viewer’s eye on the stuff you want them to learn.
Video messages
Dash off a missive to a colleague and share it immediately. Or do some editing to refine your message to a customer.
PRICING
Surely there’s one for you
Free
$0
$0
per person / month
Start your journey with text-based editing
1 media hour / month
100 AI credits / month
Export 720p, watermark-free
Limited use of Underlord, our agentic video co-editor and AI tools
Limited trial of AI Speech
Hobbyist
$24
$16
per person / month
1 person included
Elevate your projects, watermark-free
10 media hours / month
400 AI credits / month
Export 1080p, watermark-free
Access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor
AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Create Clips, and more
AI Speech with custom voice clones and video regenerate
Most Popular
Creator
$35
$24
per person / month
Scale to a team of 3 (billed separately)
Unlock advanced AI-powered creativity
30 media hours / month
+5 bonus hours
800 AI credits / month
+500 bonus credits
Export 4k, watermark-free
Full access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor and 20+ more AI tools
Generate video with the latest AI models
Unlimited access to royalty-free stock media library
Access to top ups for more media hours and AI credits
Sign up, install, record.
Instantly shareable screen recordings built into an AI-powered video editor—only on Descript's desktop app.
Don’t just take our word for it
Creators, marketers, and teams rate Descript 4.6 out of 5 for recording, editing, and sharing screen content without friction.
2025
Best Software
Frequently asked questions
How do I record my screen with Descript?
Open Descript, choose Screen Recording, select your inputs, and start capturing. Edit right after recording.
Does Descript offer a free screen recorder?
Yes, Descript’s free plan includes screen recording, editing, captions, and exports.
Can I record my screen and webcam at the same time?
Yes. Descript supports picture-in-picture webcam recording with full multi-track editing.
Does Descript work as a screen recorder for Windows or Mac?
Descript works on both Mac and Windows and also supports browser-based recording.
Can I record system audio?
Yes. Capture system audio, mic audio, or both, depending on your setup.
Can I edit mistakes out of a screen recording?
Absolutely. Delete filler words, trim errors, or cut sections directly from the transcript.
What video quality does Descript record in?
You can choose resolutions suitable for product demos, tutorials, or publication-ready videos.
Can I share my screen recording without downloading it?
Yes, publish a Descript link with an embedded player for easy viewing.
Does Descript add watermarks?
No. Screen recordings and exports are watermark-free.
Can I use Descript to create tutorials or product demos?
Yes. It's built specifically for recording, editing, and sharing educational, demo, and workflow videos.
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