Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript

  • Freemium
  • Free plan
Best for

Podcasts, interviews and talking-head videos

Overview

Descript transcribes your recording and lets you edit the video or audio by editing text. It removes filler words, fixes audio and can create clips for social media.

Pros

  • Edit media like a document
  • Removes filler words automatically

Cons

  • Transcription hours limited on lower plans

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