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Descript
Edit video and podcasts as easily as editing a document — powered by AI.
Who it's for
Business owners creating video content, podcasts, or training materials. Perfect if you want to repurpose long-form content into social clips without learning complex video editing software.
What we like
- Edit video and audio by editing the transcript text — revolutionary for beginners
- AI removes filler words ("um", "uh") with one click
- Screen recording, webcam recording, and podcast editing in one tool
- AI-generated clips for social media from longer content
What to know
- Free plan is very limited (1 hour)
- More expensive than transcription-only tools like Otter
- Requires decent hardware for smooth video editing
How to get started
- Sign up at descript.com and try the free plan
- Record or upload a video (even a phone recording works)
- Edit by deleting words from the transcript — the video edits automatically
- Use the AI features to remove filler words and generate a short clip
Our take
Descript makes video editing accessible to non-editors. If you're creating any video content — even just talking-head clips for social media — Descript's "edit like a doc" approach saves hours compared to traditional video editors. The Hobbyist plan is enough for most small businesses.