Keep viewers watching longer with edits that are clear, polished, and professional. Descript’s text-based editor makes it easy to create binge-worthy videos that drive engagement and help your channel grow.
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Import and start fast
Bring in your footage or record right in Descript. Every project gets an automatic transcript, so you can jump straight into editing without scrubbing timelines.
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Edit for maximum watch time
Tighten pacing by cutting filler words and pauses with AI, reorder sections like a doc, and layer in B-roll, music, or visuals to hold attention. The smoother your edits, the longer people watch — and the more YouTube recommends your videos.
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Publish polished content
Export in the resolution you need (up to 4K) or publish directly to YouTube. Add markers that automatically become chapters, making it easier for viewers to navigate — and easier for you to keep them watching.
Higher watch time
Sharp, well-paced videos keep audiences hooked until the end.
Stronger recommendations
YouTube promotes videos with better retention.
More loyal subscribers
Consistently polished content builds trust and keeps people coming back.
Descript video editing for YouTube growth goes beyond basic cutting and trimming.
Text-based editing
Cut or rearrange by editing text instead of timelines.
AI-powered filler removal
Instantly delete “um,” “uh,” and other distractions.
Studio Sound polish
Clean and balance audio for a pro sound using AI.
Custom chapters
Add markers in Descript to create clickable YouTube chapters.
Donna B.
30 minutes / month of dubbing in 20+ languages
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