Publishing on TikTok can be thrilling yet tiring. You might need 12 takes to get it right or sift through an hour-long video for one TikTok-able moment. Descript makes it simpler to create and edit TikTok videos from the comfort of your computer with many of the features you'd find in TikTok video editors like CapCut—but with a text-based editing workflow.
Get started
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Create a new project
Bring your clips into a new Descript project via drag-and-drop. You can also capture your camera, mic, screen, or even remote participants. Descript then generates a transcript, which you can use to search and refine your video timeline.
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Edit your TikTok video
Switch the aspect ratio to portrait (9:16) or the required size for your TikTok video. Cut, trim, and add music, sound effects, and other media from our stock library by highlighting parts of the transcript. AI features make it possible to remove video backgrounds with Green Screen, reduce noise with Studio Sound, add AI voiceovers, auto-sync captions, and fix eye contact.
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Add final touches and export
Refine your content using the transcript, timeline, and canvas. You can duplicate your project into new compositions to preserve the original. Once you’re done, select publish to export your video as an MP4 you can upload to TikTok.
Edit on PC then upload to mobile
Descript streamlines TikTok video editing on your PC, so you can prepare multiple clips before moving them to your phone for posting. With text-based and drag-and-drop editing, automatic captions, and screen recording, it helps creators deliver appealing TikTok videos faster.
No re-takes needed
Cut, merge, and layer clips while preserving your original content. Ideal for TikTokers looking to go viral, Descript saves resources by allowing endless revisions without starting over.
Save time with text-based editing & templates
Descript changes your TikTok video production approach with its script-like interface, text-based editing, and customizable templates. Plan and edit your videos like you would in a document, saving hours compared to typical editing apps.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
Multi-track editor
Smoothly combine audio and visuals to create striking videos.
Clips
Trim, split, and merge pieces to shape engaging stories for TikTok and beyond.
Stock media library
Add GIFs, music, sound effects, photos, videos, and more from our built-in stock library.
Add animated captions and subtitles that stand out from other TikTok content.
Captions & subtitles
30 minutes / month of dubbing in 20+ languages
Can I edit TikTok videos for free?
Descript’s free plan includes all the tools needed to edit TikTok videos, with one watermark-free export per month. Get unlimited exports starting at $12/mo.
What makes Descript a good CapCut alternative for PC?
CapCut is a capable TikTok video editing app, but Descript provides an alternative for PC users. Its text-first workflow, auto-transcription, AI features, and script-based approach cater to a wide range of skill levels. Whether you’re editing podcasts, videos, or other projects, Descript offers in-app recording and remote interviews too.
