Descript - AI Video & Audio Editor for Creators
Edit videos and audio as easily as text. AI-powered transcription, voice cloning, noise removal, and collaboration. Free tier available. Join 100K+ creators.
Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editing platform that transforms media production by allowing users to edit videos and audio by editing text transcripts. Founded in 2017 by Groupon co-founder Andrew Mason, it offers transcription in 25+ languages, voice cloning, studio sound enhancement, background removal, and an agentic AI co-editor called Underlord. Pricing ranges from free (1 hour media/month) to custom Enterprise plans. The platform is SOC 2 Type II certified and backed by OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, and Redpoint Ventures with $100M+ in total funding.
Pricing
Free tier with 1 hour media/month + 100 AI credits (one-time). Hobbyist at $16/mo (annual) or $24/mo (monthly) with 10 hours media + 400 AI credits. Creator at $24/mo (annual) or $35/mo (monthly) with 30 hours media + 800 AI credits + 4K export. Business at $40/mo (annual) or $50/mo (monthly) with 40 hours media + 800 AI credits + team collaboration. Enterprise pricing custom. Annual plans offer 10-35% savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Descript and how does it work?
Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editor that transcribes your media automatically, then lets you edit by simply editing the text transcript—just like editing a document. Changes to the text automatically sync to the video/audio.
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes, Descript offers a free plan with 1 media hour per month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p export with watermark, and limited access to AI features. Paid plans start at $16/month (annual billing).
Can I clone my own voice with Descript?
Yes, Descript's Overdub feature (now called Regenerate) lets you create a custom voice clone. Once created, you can edit your recordings by typing—it will synthetically generate the audio with your voice and match mouth movements to the audio.
What languages does Descript support for transcription?
Descript supports automatic transcription in 25+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many others. Speaker detection works across supported languages.
Is Descript available on mobile or desktop apps?
Descript is a web-based platform accessible via browser. There are no native mobile apps for iOS or Android, and no standalone desktop applications. You need an internet connection to use it.
What is Underlord and what can it do?
Underlord is Descript's agentic AI co-editor that can autonomously perform video editing tasks based on text instructions. It has limited availability on lower tiers but full access on Creator and Business plans.
How does the media minutes system work?
Media minutes are deducted when you upload or record audio/video in Descript. Uploading a 1-hour video = 60 media minutes consumed. Multiple files for the same content count separately, so a 2-person interview uploaded as two separate audio files = 120 media minutes, not 60.