What it is
Descript records, transcribes and edits audio and video in one app for Mac, Windows and the web. You edit the transcript like a document and the media follows, so deleting a sentence cuts it from the video. Underlord, its AI co-editor, can turn a raw recording into a tight cut from a request, and paid plans add more than 20 other AI tools.
It suits creators and teams whose content is mostly people talking. The free plan gives 60 media minutes a month and 100 one-time AI credits, with exports capped at 720p and a watermark. Hobbyist costs $24 a month billed monthly, or less yearly, for 1080p watermark-free exports; 4K and full Underlord access start on Creator.
Best for
- Podcasters and YouTubers cutting talking-head recordings
- Removing filler words and long pauses quickly
- Turning a long recording into short clips