Descript

Descript - Video Generation AI Tool

Edit video like a document.

Descript transcribes your recording and lets you edit the video by editing the transcript — delete a sentence and the footage goes with it. Filler words disappear with one click.

For talking-head content\, podcasts and tutorials this is a genuine change in how long editing takes. It is not built for cinematic work\, and complex multi-track projects still belong in a traditional editor. For spoken-word video it is hard to beat.

Quick Information

Platform

Web

Pricing

Free + Paid (from $16/mo)

API

Available

Category

Video Generation

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Edit video by editing the transcript
  • One-click filler word removal
  • Free plan for evaluation
  • Studio Sound cleans poor audio
  • API and MCP support

Cons

  • Free exports are watermarked at 720p
  • Not suited to cinematic editing
  • AI credits are limited on lower plans
  • Large projects can be slow
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Free + Paid (from $16/mo)

Edit Video by Editing Text

Remove Filler Words Instantly

Clean Up Bad Audio

Publish Podcasts and Tutorials

FAQs

How much does Descript cost?

Hobbyist is $16/mo\, Creator is $24/mo and Business is $50/mo. There is also a free plan.

Is Descript free?

Yes. The free plan gives 60 minutes of media a month with watermarked 720p export.

Can Descript remove filler words?

Yes. It detects and strips filler words across the whole recording in one action.

Does Descript have an API?

Yes. It offers an API and MCP support for editing video programmatically.

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