Free Video Clip Maker | Create & Edit Clips with AI

How to create video clips quickly

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Create or upload your video
Drag and drop your video into a new project in Descript, or record a new one. The app will instantly transcribe your file and align the transcript with your footage. Use the transcript to locate clips through CTRL/CMD+K or the search bar.
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Find clips to edit
As you pick moments to convert into clips, highlight them, right-click, and select Duplicate to > New composition. This will keep your original footage intact while generating a new composition to adjust the aspect ratio, apply animated captions, and make edits. You can also use the Find good clips AI feature to auto-detect standout segments for separate clips.
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Polish & export your video clips
Add finishing touches by including stock audio or visuals, text layers, animated captions, or transitions. You can save time by storing your clip as a template for later reuse. Finally, click Publish to export or upload directly to a supported platform like YouTube or Wistia.

Find, create, and edit video clips faster using AI

Highlight the transcript to create video clips
Forget scrubbing your timeline for exact moments. With our clip maker, you can simply type in the words you recall or look for collaborator highlights. The Find good clips AI Action can also detect strong moments for you in a single click.
Create clips in bulk with templates and watermarks
Use our ready-to-go templates or create your own to keep a consistent look. Add captions, animations, and even watermarks to your clip fast. It’s a great way to produce branded social media clips for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Everything you need to produce great video clips
Write your script, record, edit, and share online. Work alone or with a team. Descript functions as an all-in-one setup with AI-powered editing features to help you make clips from video.

More than a simple Video Clip Maker

Descript is an AI-powered editor that allows you to work on podcasts and videos like text.

Social clips
Create custom clips for Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
Ask AI Anything
AI helps find standout footage and can also draft social posts, descriptions, and more.
Stock media library
Improve your clips by using our library of images, videos, GIFs, music, and more.
Templates
Design branded templates for consistent watermarks, fonts, colors, and layouts across your video clips.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

2025

Best Software

Video Editing

Text to Speech

Screen and Video Capture

“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

Donna B.

“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

Balázs N.

“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

Barbara C.

“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

Nidhin M.

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1 transcription hour / month

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

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$16

per person / month, billed annually

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

What is the best video clip maker?
Descript stands out as a top option for anyone seeking a Video Clip Maker, offering transcription, AI-assisted clip detection, templates, and team collaboration. Whether you work alone or with others, it simplifies your workflow and helps you create clips with ease.
What file formats does Descript support?
Descript supports MP4, MPEG, MOV, OGV, WMV, WEBM, and Apple HDR*.
*Apple HDR files will be converted to SDR, though results may vary.
Can I customize the AI clip finder to find specific moments in a video?
Yes. You can adjust the clip finder by editing the default AI prompt. For instance, you can specify topics to highlight or change the length and number of clips you want.
How do I create clips for YouTube Shorts from a YouTube video?
You can turn a YouTube video into Shorts by trimming sections under 60 seconds. Then switch the aspect ratio to portrait or square, and add animated captions to hold attention.