Free Webcam Recorder | Descript's AI-Powered Video Editor

How to record with your webcam

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Start a new recording
Click the Record button in a new Descript project, or use CTRL/CMD+Shift+2 to begin a quick recording. Choose your camera, mic, and screen inputs, and decide if you'd like to include system audio. Then start recording—no need to worry about mistakes because you can remove bad takes, filler words, and pauses in one click.
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Edit your webcam recording
Once finished, stop recording so Descript can create your transcript. Rearrange or trim sections by editing the transcript, and add extras like animated captions by highlighting text and pressing CTRL/CMD+K. You can also right-click filler words or long pauses to take them out of your final video.
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Publish or export your video
When you’d like to share your webcam recording or final video, open Publish and choose whether to upload it directly to a supported platform such as YouTube or create a web link that anyone can watch.

Always look and sound your best with an AI-powered webcam recorder

Remove filler words, enhance voices, and correct eye contact in one click
Even if you’re camera-shy, you can look polished with the power of AI. Got a barking dog interrupting your mic recording? Studio Sound removes noise and refines voices. If you’re reading from a script, Eye Contact can line up your gaze with the lens after you record. Excessive “um” moments? Filler word removal takes them out instantly.
Create shareable webcam recordings in one click
Instantly generate a web link to share your work with anyone. Use Descript to record directly from popular video meeting platforms. Its screen and webcam recorders integrate smoothly with different services, letting you capture your screen, camera, mic, and system audio at once.
Built-in remote recording studio for your squad
Record up to 10 guests on separate tracks for simpler editing, no matter where they’re located. Achieve clear audio and video for all participants and an automatic transcript that labels each speaker for you.

More than just a webcam recorder

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Remote recording
Capture separate tracks for as many as 10 participants with clear audio and video.
Screen recording
Record your screen and webcam together for easy tutorials and consistent viewing.
Green screen
Remove or replace your background using our stock media library or a custom image.
Studio sound
Get rid of background noise and enhance voices for a studio-like sound.

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.

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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.”

Nidhin M.

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10 transcription hours / month

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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

Can Descript record Zoom and Google Meet calls?
Yes, Descript can capture Zoom and Google Meet calls, among other platforms, on desktop. Just include computer audio when you begin recording. Learn more about recording calls on Zoom and Google Meet with Descript.
How do I record multiple webcams and microphones with Descript?
Use the Squadcast feature to record multiple webcams and microphones with up to 10 participants. You can record each feed remotely with high-quality video and audio, then edit and upload within Descript.
How do I use my webcam as a video recorder?
Simply create a project in Descript and press record to create your video. Once finished, you can also use Descript to edit your video and share it, too.
Can I record video presentations with Descript?
Yes, Descript can record screens and webcams for your video presentation. Use Descript’s online screen recorder for your slides and record your webcam video simultaneously. Then, you can edit and share them via a link through Descript.
What makes Descript's webcam recorder different?
Descript stands out from other online webcam and screen recorders by offering a full editing suite. You can not only record your own webcam, you can remotely record multiple webcams, use AI tools to improve your video and audio in post, then generate a shareable video link for others to watch.