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Descript Demo - Text-based Video Editing
Whether you record in Descript or drag in a recording, you’ll get an instant transcript. Then edit your video by editing the text. It’s that simple.
Descript Demo - Generate Video with AI
With Descript’s AI video, you can create bespoke B-roll, whole scenes, avatars, voice clones, and loads more. It’s good enough to use as-is (for real) but also easy to edit and adjust—because it’s built right into Descript.
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of the software, highlighting how it simplifies video and audio editing tasks. Many appreciate the time-saving AI features that streamline processes like transcription and filler word removal, making it accessible even for beginners. However, some users note that the software can be resource-heavy during intensive tasks.

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Jim F.
JF
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Transcripts & Social Media Post Creation"
What do you like best about Descript?

I like how easy it is to drop in a video and audio in Descript. It speeds up the process and provides a great beginning of a post or the details, which I can then build upon with my own knowledge. It's really handy for creating transcripts and LinkedIn posts, and I also use it for generating highlights from podcasts. The initial setup was easy, making the whole experience smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

Some of the tools are not easy to understand, especially when adding the names of people in a video or audio. I've had difficulty making sure that it is turned on properly and that it catches all the different people on the podcast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julian D.
JD
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Document-Like Video Editing That’s Fast and Seamless"
What do you like best about Descript?

I'm use to editing on iMovie and things like Final Cut, I've even tried basic CapCut, however this makes editing as easy as editing a document! and its very fast as well. I like being able to turn clips into "Cold Opens" by copy pasting the text from a section to the top of the script and it actually working rather well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

all of that being said, I wish the Hot keys were more universal like a lot of other editing software for the times when I do go in and want to just eidit a specific thing or Mark a specific time stamp or "split" a video somewhere to insert. also Underlord is a bit buggy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Younes E.
YE
Lead Founder
"Steep Learning Curve and Limited Support"
What do you like best about Descript?

I like the AI interaction, though the AI credit usage is quick. Transcript editing seems good for clarifying unclear words or cutting pauses and ums. The AI also helps in creating clips and trailers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I have a hard time with the learning curve for Descript. The subscription plans are confusing and there's no credit for unused subscriptions if I upgrade. The customer service is basically non-existent, just an AI bot. Some features require the business plan, like using my own branding assets, and I can't upload some video formats. The onboarding process isn't great, and I think they should provide more material for new users. Their system doesn't let me experiment freely at the learning stage since the AI credits run out quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrea S.
AS
Marketing Manager, Enterprise Solutions
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Audio & Video Creation with Powerful AI Voice Tools"
What do you like best about Descript?

Makes editing and creating audio and video so much easier. I use it as a marketer to create podcast, interviews and to edit webinars. I also love that I can AI my voice to make editing and creating end products much easier then having to record over many times to "get it right: Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I wish we could better organize our files. Everything is in one "folder" now and it starting to look like a hot mess. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Valerie I.
VI
Creator | Executive Producer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Video Editing for Everyone"
What do you like best about Descript?

I love that descript is very user friendly and it spits out a transcript that you can literally use to manually edit the video once you input the media -- and you do not need to be a skilled or trained editor -- you simply need good instincts and basic computer savvy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I don't like the increasing fees and that there's too much AI integration that isn't always useful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Elizabeth A.
EA
Teacher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Descript will help you with every step"
What do you like best about Descript?

The number of resources that you can use step by step or at your own needs is essential for me. I felt guided with uploading and downloading my creative resource. I wasn't frustrated and needed to restart over and over to get to my finish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

There isn't one thing I dislike. I can use this at my own pace. If I have questions, the resources available plus youtube videos help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Guiomar M.
GM
Teacher
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great tool for speaking feedback"
What do you like best about Descript?

I like the quality of the transcripts in Spanish and that I can share it with the students. There are also many editing options to improve it. Being able to export it is also a very good point.

It has really helped my students improve their speaking because they can check which words they are not pronouncing well but also, once they look at the transcript, can really check their grammar and plan ahead for future assessments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

It is not that intuitive at first. I would like to be able to do groups but never managed to figure out if it is an option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

mohamed z.
MZ
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Video Editing with Script-Based Features"
What do you like best about Descript?

I like that Descript is fast and that it allows me to edit videos using the script instead of the timeline. I appreciate the filler word removal feature, which helps eliminate any filler words like 'HHH' or 'HUH' and decreases the time required for editing. The studio sound feature is also great. Using Gap Clips to sync the voice with demo steps is a significant time saver for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I would like to add Arabic translation to the existing languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kiran A.
KA
Content Marketing Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Descript’s AI Makes Video Editing Effortless for Beginners"
What do you like best about Descript?

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a complete beginner when it comes to editing YouTube videos. My entire career has been spent behind a keyboard rather than working with a camera, so video editing doesn’t come naturally to me. However, AI video editing agents in tools like Descript have truly been a lifesaver. They automatically remove filler words and awkward pauses, making the final cut sound polished without requiring me to spend hours working in the timeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

The Underlord Agent is clearly still in its early stages, so I've found it challenging at times to get it to complete tasks for me. However, I'm optimistic that as time goes on, it will become much more useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beatrice E.
BE
Audio Production Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Transcription and AI Tools with Descript"
What do you like best about Descript?

I find the transcription feature in Descript makes editing so much easier and faster than anything else I've used. I like the ease of use and the AI tools like removing filler words and regenerate. The regenerate feature really helps when there are internet errors during our remote recordings for the podcast, as it makes fixing these issues simple. The initial setup of Descript was very easy, and I would highly recommend it to others, giving it a 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

The video editing software has a bit of a learning curve, especially with making it clear on what pieces are being edited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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