Combining video files feels as straightforward as editing text when you use Descript as your video merger. Add smooth transitions, music, and effects to create compilations, video presentations, highlight reels, and more—whether you’re merging 2 or 200 video clips into one timeline.
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Open a new project in Descript and upload the clips you plan to merge by dragging them onto the timeline. You can also Record fresh audio or video content, or select the Media icon to insert stock media like sounds, GIFs, photos, and videos. Descript generates a transcript for each file, making the merging and editing process easier.
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Delete or rearrange text in the transcript to make edits in the timeline. Add a '/' to create new scenes, which helps you set where specific clips should stop or transition. Use the timeline editor to adjust in and out points by dragging either edge of a clip to trim or extend it as needed.
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Use the Text icon for on-screen text or animated captions, and add music or effects from the media library to get the right mood. When you’re ready with your final arrangement, click Publish to download your merged file or share directly on a connected platform like YouTube.
Combine various media types to produce impactful clips. Merge your own footage, pictures, music, GIFs, or use our stock library for scenery and sound effects. It packs everything you need in one intuitive online video joiner and editor.
Editing is as easy as modifying text with a transcript that stays synced to your timeline. Place a '/' wherever a new scene should start or end. Want to drop in an effect or sound at a certain point? Highlight the text, then click the '+' icon (or press CTRL/CMD+K) to explore your options.
Add special effects, do fine-tuned edits like color adjustments or EQ balancing, and more. Descript’s AI Actions let you achieve advanced changes in one click—like removing backgrounds using Green Screen, refining audio with Studio Sound, or adjusting gaze with Eye Contact, perfect for corporate videos and explainers.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video tool that helps you edit podcasts and videos like a text document.
Cut or stitch videos together using the transcript or timeline for professional results in an intuitive workspace.
Capture group footage with up to 10 participants from anywhere, each with separate audio and video tracks.
Simply type your script into the editor and convert it to speech with one of many realistic AI voices—or record your own.
Layer multiple clips, splice videos, and tweak each track using an organized timeline approach.
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.
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“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.”
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There’s no maximum to how many videos you can merge using Descript. Bring in existing clips, screen recordings, or record right within the app. Start new projects or compositions if you’d like to keep footage separate or test a new angle. When you’re ready, add a file directly from the text editor to combine videos.
For high-quality output with the video combiner, try exporting at 4K for a crisp, clear picture. If file size matters, Descript offers various resolutions to match your needs. You can also share straight as a link or publish to popular hosting services like YouTube, Wistia, and eWebinar.
You can produce videos that run for hours in Descript. Your monthly recording and transcription limit depends on the plan you have: 1 hour per month on the free tier, 30 hours on the Pro tier. Beyond that, you can merge videos to any length you want.
When you stitch videos in Descript, your files are stored both locally and in the cloud. All original clips remain accessible in the Media library, ready to use in upcoming projects.
You can merge videos free of charge in Descript. The free plan lets you tap into key features like remote recording, AI green screen, and removal of filler words like “um” and “uh.” The free tier does have limitations, but you can upgrade anytime and still keep your files and completed work.