Descript
Text-based video and podcast editor whose Underlord agent cuts raw recordings into finished edits on request
Descript is an audio and video editor where users edit media by editing its transcript. Its AI co-editor, Underlord, takes plain-language instructions and turns a raw recording into a tight cut, removes filler words and retakes, and makes clips for social platforms.
Key features:
- Edits video and podcasts by deleting or moving words in a transcript.
- Records remotely and on screen, with multitrack transcription in 25 languages.
- Cleans audio with Studio Sound and fixes eye contact, lighting and jump cuts.
- Generates B-roll video, voice, music, images and avatars with a choice of models.
- Translates captions into 61 languages and dubs audio into 30.
- Adds captions, thumbnails and YouTube descriptions, with comments and live collaboration.
Descript runs on the web and desktop and offers an API and MCP server. It is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, with SAML SSO and SCIM for business teams. A free plan includes one media hour a month; Hobbyist, Creator and Business plans add media hours, AI credits and higher export quality, and Enterprise is sold through sales.