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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Descript’s AI transcription?
Descript’s AI transcription automatically converts audio or video into editable text in seconds, combining industry-leading accuracy with instant editing tools.
How accurate is Descript’s transcription?
Descript’s AI transcription delivers up to 95% accuracy, producing clean, ready-to-edit transcripts with minimal manual fixes required.
Can I edit my video or podcast by editing text?
Yes. Descript lets you edit video, audio, or podcasts by editing text, just like a doc—delete words or move sentences and your media updates instantly.
Does Descript support multiple languages and translation?
Yes. Descript supports 25+ languages for transcription and lets you translate transcripts, captions, or audio instantly—helping creators reach global audiences with multilingual content.
How do I add captions to my videos?
Descript automatically generates time-synced captions from your transcript. You can edit the text to adjust timing, and captions update to stay aligned with your media.
Can Descript remove filler words like “um” and “uh”?
Yes. Descript’s AI automatically detects and removes filler words to make your recordings sound clean, polished, and professional.
Can I update or fix dialogue without re-recording?
Yes. With Descript’s AI voice tools, you can change your script and regenerate the spoken audio — using your own trained voice or a stock voice — no re-recording required.
Is there a free plan for Descript’s transcription tools?
Yes. Descript offers a free plan so you can try AI transcription, captions, and text-based editing before upgrading for longer files and premium features. Free users get 1 hour of media minutes each month to explore Descript’s AI-powered tools.
How is Descript different from other transcription software?
Unlike basic transcription tools, Descript combines AI transcription, video editing, captions, translation, and AI voice synthesis—all in one intuitive workspace.