AI audio & video transcription that fits your workflow

Get fast, accurate audio-to-text and video transcription in Descript. Then edit your video or podcast like a doc and add captions in seconds.

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Accurate transcription—fast

Descript’s AI transcription captures your words and gets them right. With industry-leading precision across 25 languages, your transcripts are ready to edit, translate, or share.

Edit, translate, add captions

With Descript’s text-based editing, delete, copy, and paste in the transcript to edit your audio and video.

Remove filler words

Descript’s AI detects filler words like “um” and “uh,” so you can clean up your transcript or recording in seconds.

Add captions with a click

Turn your transcript into polished captions that stay synced with your video.

Fix dialogue with AI, not re-recording

Need to fix a line? Just edit the script, and Descript’s regenerate will use AI to recreate your voice.

Translate transcripts and captions, instantly

Descript can translate your transcript, captions, or audio into 20+ languages. Let AI help you reach new audiences with multilingual videos.

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