Descript
Video EditingFreemium
Transcript-first audio and video editor for podcast production
Listing updated Sep 20, 2026
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What is Descript?
Choosing Descript for transcript-first podcast editing
Descript's current pages describe media-minute allowances, transcript-linked editing, multitrack transcription and plan-specific exports. Compare the project handoff, media meter, export format and billing view before choosing.
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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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AI-poweredediting assistantDescriptvideo editingpodcastingclip creationremote recordingcaptioningscreen recordingtranscriptionAI speechvideo optimizationaudio enhancementcontent productioncollaborationmarketingpromotiontranslation
Descript's Pricing
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.