Descript

Descript is a desktop and web-based application designed to simplify and accelerate video and podcast editing by transforming the editing process into a text-based workflow. At its core, the platform automatically transcribes audio and video files into editable text, allowing users to edit the spoken content by simply deleting, rearranging, or rewriting words in the transcript. This text-based approach eliminates the need for traditional timeline-based editing for many common tasks, making it accessible to creators who are not professional video editors. The software supports a wide range of media formats and provides a full suite of editing tools. Users can record audio and video directly within the application, import existing files, or capture screen recordings. Once media is imported, Descript generates a searchable, time-coded transcript. Any edit made to the text—deleting a sentence, cutting filler words like "um" and "uh," or rearranging paragraphs—is automatically reflected in the underlying audio or video track. This includes the ability to remove silence or pauses with a single click, adjust pacing by dragging words, and even generate synthetic voice clips to replace recorded mistakes without re-recording. Beyond basic trimming and cutting, Descript offers advanced features such as multi-track editing, where users can layer multiple audio and video tracks, adjust volume levels, and apply fades. The software includes a built-in screen recorder and a teleprompter mode for recording scripted content. For creators who want to automate repetitive tasks, Descript provides an AI-powered "Underlord" agent. Underlord can assist with script writing: users can describe a topic or goal, and Underlord generates a draft script. It can also offer feedback on existing scripts