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Descript

Video EditingFreemium

Transcript-first audio and video editor for podcast production

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

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What is Descript?

Descript links a transcript to audio and video so deleting or moving text changes the media. It supports imported recordings, multitrack transcription, captions, AI cleanup and timeline export. Hobbyist is listed at $24 per person per month with 10 media hours and 1080p watermark-free export; Creator is $35 with 30 hours and 4K. Annual billing displays lower monthly equivalents. AI credits are separate from media allowances.

Descript's Top Features

Key capabilities that make Descript stand out.

Edit audio and video by editing transcript text

Record or import podcast media

Multitrack transcription and speaker detection

AI cleanup, captions and clip creation

MP4, audio and XML timeline exports

Media minutes and AI credits by plan

Use Cases

Who benefits most from this tool.

Podcasters

Edit spoken audio or video from transcript text and export a finished episode.

Video teams

Combine multitrack media, scenes, captions and timeline or XML handoff.

Content teams

Create clips, show notes and social drafts from long-form recordings.

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Free plan available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Descript Free include?
The current pricing page lists $0, 60 media minutes/month, 100 one-time AI credits and 720p export; watermark-free video export is not included.
Can I edit a podcast by changing transcript text?
Descript's help documentation says deleting or moving transcript text updates the linked audio or video and edits are non-destructive.
What does Hobbyist add?
The current pricing card lists 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export and a $16 annual-view/$24 monthly-view display per person/month.
What export handoff does Descript support?
Descript documents local MP4, audio exports and XML timelines for Premiere or Final Cut workflows.
How are media minutes different from AI credits?
Media minutes measure imported or recorded media processed per editor. AI credits are a separate allowance for AI features. Check both meters and their plan limits when estimating a month of episodes.