Online TikTok Video Editor

Publishing on TikTok can be exhilarating, but exhausting. You might need 12 takes to get it right. Or you might need to scour an hour-long video to find one TikTok-able moment. Descript makes it easy 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.

Enhance your TikTok videos with Descript

Descript’s video editing app makes it easy to convert your video’s aspect ratio to TikTok-friendly vertical format for iPhone or Android. Plus you can quickly add visual effects like animated text, slow motion, keyframe animation, and transitions to your video.

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How to edit TikTok videos

Step 1

Create a new project

Upload your recordings and media files into a new Descript project by dragging and dropping. You can also start recording your camera, mic, and screen, or even remote guests. Descript will generate a transcript you can use to search and edit your video timeline.

Step 2

Edit your TikTok video

Change the aspect ratio to portrait (9:16) or whatever specs are required for your TikTok video. Cut, trim, and add music, sound effects, and other media from our stock library by highlighting parts of the transcript. You can do things with AI, like remove video backgrounds with Green Screen, eliminate noise with Studio Sound, add AI voice overs, auto-sync captions, and even fix eye contact.

Step 3

Add final touches and export

Further polish your video using the transcript, timeline, and canvas. You can duplicate your project into new compositions to preserve the original as you edit freely. When you're ready, hit publish to export your video as an MP4 you can upload to TikTok.

Enhance your TikTok videos with Descript

Descript’s video editing app makes it easy to convert your video’s aspect ratio to TikTok-friendly vertical format for iPhone or Android. Plus you can quickly add visual effects like animated text, slow motion, keyframe animation, and transitions to your video.

Download the app →

Develop your creativity using Descript

Layer audio, video, images, & more

It’s easy to overlay video effects, voiceover, and other sound effects on your TikTok video. Start a trend! If there’s an emoji that TikTok doesn’t have in its sticker roster, you can drag-and-drop it on your video with Descript.

Insert transitions

If you’re making a montage of clips from a longer project, you can add video and audio transitions for scroll-stopping TikTok posts.

Add titles & captions

Make your video accessible with subtitles. Make your video more distinctive with custom fonts for titles, captions, and any other text you include.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my TikToks seen?

Many people will drive themselves up the wall wondering how to make TikTok videos that get popular. You can research what’s trending, who uses which hashtags, and what kind of faces the kids pull. But ultimately, the best TikTok videos are the ones that have something to say, or that make people laugh. Make what you want, and make it as good as you can. Trust that it will find an audience.

How do I become a better TikTok editor?

Descript offers many tutorials to help you become more familiar with our video editing software. Start by using animated captions and adding waveforms to your video clips.

Why use Descript video editor?

Descript’s all-in-one video editing tools are excellent for professional editors and beginners alike. Descript automatically generates a transcript, and you can edit your video by editing the text, just like a doc. You can also easily export your timeline to other video editing software like Adobe Premiere and Apple’s Final Cut for advanced features like green screen editing or color correction.

The free version comes with three hours of video transcription gratis. The $12/month Creator and $24/Month Pro versions come with 10 and 30 hours a month, respectively, and watermark-free exports. The negotiable pricing for the Enterprise package includes a dedicated account representative, onboarding, and training.

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TikTok Video Editor

Publishing on TikTok can be exhilarating, but exhausting. You might need 12 takes to get it right. Or you might need to scour an hour-long video to find one TikTok-able moment. Descript makes it easy 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.

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How to edit TikTok videos
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Step 1
Create a new project

Upload your recordings and media files into a new Descript project by dragging and dropping. You can also start recording your camera, mic, and screen, or even remote guests. Descript will generate a transcript you can use to search and edit your video timeline.

Step 2
Edit your TikTok video

Change the aspect ratio to portrait (9:16) or whatever specs are required for your TikTok video. Cut, trim, and add music, sound effects, and other media from our stock library by highlighting parts of the transcript. You can do things with AI, like remove video backgrounds with Green Screen, eliminate noise with Studio Sound, add AI voice overs, auto-sync captions, and even fix eye contact.

Step 3
Add final touches and export

Further polish your video using the transcript, timeline, and canvas. You can duplicate your project into new compositions to preserve the original as you edit freely. When you're ready, hit publish to export your video as an MP4 you can upload to TikTok.

Edit TikTok videos like a doc
Edit on PC then upload to mobile

Descript simplifies TikTok video editing, allowing you to craft multiple videos on a PC before transferring them to your mobile device to upload. With intuitive text-based and drag-and-drop editing, automatic captioning, and screen recording features, Descript empowers creators to produce engaging TikTok videos faster.

No re-takes needed

Cut, splice, and overlay clips without losing the original content. Perfect for TikTokers aiming to produce viral content, Descript saves you time and resources by allowing endless revisions without starting from scratch.

Save time with text-based editing & templates

Descript transforms your TikTok video production workflow with its innovative script-like interface, text-based editing and customizable templates. Quickly plan and edit your videos like you would in a doc, saving you hours compared to traditional editing apps.

Questions? We have answers
Can I edit TikTok videos for free?

You can edit TikTok videos for free with Descript. The free plan offers everything you need to edit TikTok videos with one watermark-free export per month. Get unlimited exports starting at just $12/mo.

What makes Descript a good CapCut alternative for PC?

CapCut is a great TikTok video editing app in many ways, but there are unique benefits to editing with Descript. Unlike CapCut, which is primarily mobile-focused, Descript is designed with PC users in mind, while putting the script front and center. It combines advanced features like auto-transcription, text-based editing, and AI effects, making it user-friendly for content creators of all skill levels. Whether you're editing podcasts, videos, or creating multimedia projects, Descript built-in recording features allow you to capture content and remote interviews too.

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More than a TikTok video editor
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
  • Multi-track editor
    Seamlessly blend audio and visuals for captivating videos.
  • Clips
    Trim, split, and combine clips to craft engaging stories for TikTok and beyond.
  • Stock media library
    Incorporate GIFs, music, sound effects, photos, videos, and more from our built-in stock library.
  • Captions & subtitles
    Add animated captions and subtitles that stand out from other TikTok content.