Descript is an AI-powered video editor where you can go from scripting and storyboarding, to recording and transcribing, to reviewing and publishing—all in one place. Create professional videos on your own or collaboratively as easy as editing text.
Creators have to create a lot. So they need to work fast and can’t afford to get bogged down in technical drudgery. With Descript you edit your video just like it’s a doc, remove ums and uhs in a single click and add transitions, animated captions, and other effects in just a few more. The result is professional-quality videos, fast.
In a new Descript project, start writing your script in our AI-powered script editor, or drag and drop any project files you want to upload. You can also click Record to record a video directly into your project, or the Media icon to add assets from our stock media library. Descript will automatically generate a transcript you'll use to edit.
You can make most of your edits in the transcript where you can cut, trim, and rearrange the text to edit your video too. Add a ‘/’ to create Scenes for easy transitions. The Actions button (CTRL/CMD+K) lets you quickly add music, text, images, sound effects, shapes, captions, and more wherever you want in the script.
Once you’ve created a rough cut, you can make precise edits by selecting a media layer in the timeline or canvas, and using the properties panel on the right to add animations, make visual and audio edits, or apply AI effects. When you’re done, hit Publish and share your video with the world. On behalf of the world, Descript thanks you!
Creators have to create a lot. So they need to work fast and can’t afford to get bogged down in technical drudgery. With Descript you edit your video just like it’s a doc, remove ums and uhs in a single click and add transitions, animated captions, and other effects in just a few more. The result is professional-quality videos, fast.
If you’re making video from a Zoom lecture or slideshow, let your audience know that you’ve moved to the next section with our elegant and easy fades and cross-fades.
Descript expands your horizons beyond where there’s Wi-Fi. Edit off-the-grid: on a plane, on top of a mountain or in the remote ends of the earth! Your project will sync your changes as soon as you reconnect.
If you or your client changes their mind back to the original pitch, you can revert to the original — it’s safe in Descript’s cloud backup.
Dynamically manipulate layers within the timeline to zoom in or pan across details in the frame.
Edit your video by editing the transcript. Remove filler words in a single click, cut the slow and sloppy parts to keep your narrative moving and your video tight.
Have three different copies of every file you need in at least two places. Suppose something horrible happens to the bunker where you keep your external hard drive. In that case, you’ll still have a backup on the cloud and the original file accessible through Descript’s version history feature.
Descript’s free online video editor can export HD 720p mp4 file formats. 4K (3840 x 2160) watermark-free mp4 exporting is available in paid plans.
There really isn’t one. It depends on a bunch of factors, like FPS, file type, bitrate audio quality, the content of the videos and the video resolution. Here’s a breakdown of file sizes per 1-minute video on Android:
In Descript, video creators can work in most video file formats, including MOV and AVI. But not MXF, WebM, MTS, or OGG audio files. You can upload WAV files if they don’t exceed two channels. Apple HDR formats will be converted to SDR (though results vary).
Desktop apps are available for both Windows and Mac for full online video editor features. Descript does not have a mobile app — yet. Playback and comments are available on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge browsers.
Descript is an AI-powered video editor where you can go from scripting and storyboarding, to recording and transcribing, to reviewing and publishing—all in one place. Create professional videos on your own or collaboratively as easy as editing text.
In a new Descript project, start writing your script in our AI-powered script editor, or drag and drop any project files you want to upload. You can also click Record to record a video directly into your project, or the Media icon to add assets from our stock media library. Descript will automatically generate a transcript you'll use to edit.
You can make most of your edits in the transcript where you can cut, trim, and rearrange the text to edit your video too. Add a ‘/’ to create Scenes for easy transitions. The Actions button (CTRL/CMD+K) lets you quickly add music, text, images, sound effects, shapes, captions, and more wherever you want in the script.
Once you’ve created a rough cut, you can make precise edits by selecting a media layer in the timeline or canvas, and using the properties panel on the right to add animations, make visual and audio edits, or apply AI effects. When you’re done, hit Publish and share your video with the world. On behalf of the world, Descript thanks you!
Descript generates a transcript from audio, and even "wordless media" like music, sound effects, and pauses. You can create a professional video without ever touching the timeline. There's a multitrack editor and drag-and-drop canvas too—for when you're working with several layers or need to make precise edits.
Replace several disconnected tools with one online video editor that takes you from start to finish. No more juggling different apps for scripting, storyboarding, remote interviewing, screen recording, transcribing audio, editing, and publishing. Do it all in Descript.
AI is at the heart of Descript’s video editing software. Tap into a wide range of AI actions and effects to magically enhance voices, eliminate noise, generate speech, fix eye contact, and more—in one click.
You can make everything from podcasts to montages ads, explainer videos, promo videos, Instagram reels, 4K videos, and more with Descript. Whether you're aiming for a quick video message at work or a high-quality YouTube production, Descript's suite of tools has you covered.
Absolutely! You can start editing videos at no cost with up to 1 watermark-free video export per month. Paid plans unlock unlimited exports without a watermark starting at just $12 per month.
Descript supports the following file types:
Descript is available as a desktop app for Mac and Windows. There's also a web version for Chrome and Edge browsers.
