Andrew Mason
Founder and CEO
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript — delete a word and it leaves the video, plus Studio Sound cleanup and Overdub voice cloning.
Freemium·Video Editing·AI
Freemium·Video Editing·AI
What is Descript?
Descript is a revolutionary video and podcast editing platform that lets you edit media as easily as editing a text document. Record, transcribe, and edit video and audio by simply editing the transcript — delete a word from the text and it's removed from the video. Features include Studio Sound for one-click audio cleanup, Overdub for AI voice cloning, screen recording, multi-track editing, and collaborative workflows.
Used by podcasters, YouTubers, and marketing teams who want to produce professional content faster without mastering traditional timeline editors.
Features
- Text-Based Editing
- Studio Sound
- Overdub
FAQs
Common questions about Descript
How does text-based video editing work in Descript?
Descript transcribes your video, and you edit the transcript like a document — deleting or rearranging words automatically edits the video to match.
What is Descript's Overdub feature?
Overdub lets you create an AI clone of your voice, so you can type new words and have them spoken in your voice without re-recording.
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Descript Affiliate Program
Official program details- Commission
- $25 USD one-time per qualifying new subscription
- Attribution
- 30 days from first click
- Eligibility & terms
- PartnerStack. Creator/Pro plans; custom plans excluded. $100,000 annual affiliate cap absent written consent; new referrals do not earn recurring commission. Older recurring referrals retain limited grandfathering.
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