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Edit audio and video as easily as text
4.6

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Descript Reviews & Product Details

Descript Overview
What is Descript?

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing software that allows users to edit media files by editing text transcriptions. It offers features like screen recording, transcription, voice cloning, and AI-driven enhancements, making it suitable for content creators, podcasters, and educators.


Descript is also often used as Text to Speech of choice in Creator and Marketing tech stacks.

Company Descript, Inc.
Year founded 2017
Company size 51-200 employees
Headquarters San Francisco, USA
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Descript Product Details
Capabilities
AI
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Freelancer
Ease of use
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Support Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
Training Documentation
Languages English
Descript Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Intuitive text-based editing interface
  • Powerful AI features like voice cloning and filler word removal
  • High-quality transcription services
  • Seamless integration of audio and video editing
  • Collaborative tools for team projects
Cons
  • Limited free plan with restricted features
  • Higher pricing tiers may be expensive for casual users
  • Some advanced features require a learning curve
Descript Features
API Integration
Accessibility Features
Audio Export
Background Noise Reduction
Batch Processing
Cloud-Based
Custom Pronunciation
Custom Voice Training
Emotion Control
File Format Support
Multi-device Compatibility
Multi-language Support
Natural Language Processing
Offline Mode
Phoneme Editing
Pitch Adjustment
Real-time Processing
SSML Support
Speech Metrics
Speech Synthesis
Speech-to-Text Conversion
Speed Control
Text Highlighting
Text Import
User Management
Voice Cloning
Voice Customization
Voice Modulation
Voice Over for Videos
Volume Control
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Last updated: October 14, 2025
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344 Descript Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 15, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Amy C.
Founder
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"Saves hours in work"
What do you like best about Descript?

Between the Squadcast integration and the ability to duplicate parts of an interview to a new composition, I've been able to significantly reduce my workflow time for my weekly podcast. It's been a game changer for my social media marketing and makes editing a breeze. In fact, because it's so helpful I'm able to start another show. As a 4+ year podcaster, I get questions often about how to start a podcast. Descript is the #1 tool I recommend!

What do you dislike about Descript?

Honestly I can't think of anything. If I could I'd write something, but I've been over the moon with the functionality.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Functions that have saved me time: - Filler word removal - Long space reduction - Video editing to make episodes for YouTube - Auto publish to YouTube - AI functions like making YT descriptions, social captions and more

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 30, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great for editing videos"
What do you like best about Descript?

Easy to use for someone who is not a photo or video editor

What do you dislike about Descript?

The organisation of files on the home page is very cluttered, no easy way (from what I've seen) to put them into folders

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy editing of videos and podcasts

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 03, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Best app for new podcasters"
What do you like best about Descript?

It's extremely easy to cut out filler words, long pauses, etc. Overdub is great, the usability is awesome and there is nothing better for a new podcaster or youtuber

What do you dislike about Descript?

I think I have to submit voice samples for overdub now

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Podcast editing is how I use it, and the occasional YouTube video. Saves me lots of time and effort using other tech/tools.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Daniela P.
Founder
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"Excellent help for podcasters"
What do you like best about Descript?

I think it's super user-friendly, helps a lot as a complement to an audio team if you have one and it's extra easy for those who don't. Also, it can be used as a one-stop shop for your post-production.

What do you dislike about Descript?

If you are trained in audio you can tell that the cuts sometimes are not faded automatically and it can create clicking in your final product but it's not really that noticeable. I would like to have a better wave editing window.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

The studio sound trying to improve audio quality is great as well as the filler word and silences highlighter. It helps me and my team improve our editing times and helps us make sure we are doing things more efficiently.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 22, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great time saver"
What do you like best about Descript?

Transcription tool is great for being able to edit and tweak recordings efficiently.

What do you dislike about Descript?

It is often being updated and some of the controls move around or ways of doing things change which can take some getting used to each time it changes.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Editing podcast recordings to improve the quality of the output by removing gaps and filler words.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 19, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Stevie Alyda M.
Assistante Virtuelle
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"Descript: my favourite tool for transcribing and editing tools"
What do you like best about Descript?

What I liked about Descript is that it simplifies the audio transcription process using speech recognition. It offers remarkable accuracy in converting audio into text. I can easily correct my mistakes and remove stuttering to improve my content. I can also integrate sound effects into my video to obtain a more professional, high-quality video. And finally I can export my work in several formats

What do you dislike about Descript?

Advanced features are chargeable. The monthly subscription can be expensive for those who use it regularly. Getting to grips with all the features requires some learning time. And it was not so easy for me as a beginner. I got better over time. Descript works well on macOS, but its support on Windows sometimes encounters difficulties. It can be improved.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Descript saves me a lot of time. Before using Descript, manual transcription was very difficult. Thanks to Descript, I can obtain accurate transcriptions in record time. It's easy to work in a team because of the collaboration features. As real, which makes it easier to collaborate with my clients. We can work together on the whole project. I can also use Descript for various types of projects, for my podcasts, and also for making educational videos. It is because of its versatility that it has become an essential asset for my content creation toolbox.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 25, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Thanks to Descript I have finally launched my podcast project"
What do you like best about Descript?

I didn't know that video editing with multiple streams could be so easy. Descript is a game changer for me. I found it super versatile, precise and full of functionalities that help me to produce quality content. With the help of AI, Descript is doing heavy lifting retranscribing precisely the videos or audio files and allowing you to edit it on the spot

What do you dislike about Descript?

Noting much, the product received regular updates and currently announced partnerships with another platform that facilitate reglcording across multiple streams. I'm looking forward to try new features.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helps me to deliver quality content in a professional way without spending hours editing and regrouping the files and streams. Adding multiple files and being able to align them together to get one unique transcript is a powerful feature

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 22, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"A delight to use"
What do you like best about Descript?

Descript lets you edit video by editing text. This is much easier than using a timeline editor, especially because Descript transcribes very well.

What do you dislike about Descript?

There's no real issue because improvement are made continuously.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Editing video like webinars is time-consuming. Descript makes the process much faster by creating an excellent transcript, removing filler words (like "um", "ah") , removing extended gaps and identifying possible transcription mistakes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 16, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Paula H.
Founder
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"Great tool for a beginner"
What do you like best about Descript?

Descript allows me to quickly edit my short teaching videos without losing video quality. I love the ability to remove words from the transcript which automatically removes them from the video as well.

What do you dislike about Descript?

It took me a while of trial and error to get good final results. I admit I am a beginner, but it was a a little harder to master than it seemed in the help videos I watched. I tried using it for video capture but it didn't give me the quality I needed. But I admit this could be user error.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

I create teaching videos for my followers using screen share. I needed a solution to remove the long pauses and extra words and phrases I add inadvertently. Descript helps me edit a teaching video very quickly, saving me time and frustration!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JG
Joe G.
Owner
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"Descript has literally made editing our Podcast a dream!"
What do you like best about Descript?

I love the fact that I can see the words plus hear the audio. I can delete or add words, and they are removed or added to the recording!

What do you dislike about Descript?

Nothing. Descript is a dream come true for us.

What problems is Descript solving and how is that benefiting you?

Because of Descript, we spend so little time editing. It's so much easier now! Plus, we can correct what was said. We can add phrases when errors or deletions are made. This is incredible.