Descript
Collaborative audio/video editor that works like a doc. Includes transcription some mind-bendingly useful AI tools.
About Descript
Descript is a collaborative audio and video editing platform designed for podcasters, content creators, and teams who want to edit media as easily as editing a text document. Its standout features include automatic transcription, text-based editing where you edit audio/video by editing the transcript, and AI tools like voice cloning and filler word removal. The platform revolutionizes media editing by making it accessible to non-technical creators while providing powerful collaborative features for teams.
Best For
Text-based audio video editing
Latest Updates
Descript Enhances Video Editing Experience with AI
Descript introduces a streamlined approach to video editing, minimizing the frustration typically associated with tutorial videos. By allowing users to edit transcripts directly and using AI for retakes and filler word removal, Descript makes the video creation process smoother and more efficient. Say goodbye to tedious re-recording and hello to a more enjoyable editing experience.
View sourceDescript and LinkedIn Launch Verified Editing Badges
Descript partnered with LinkedIn to add verified video-editing skill badges to LinkedIn profiles. Badges are earned from actual product usage—no test or fee—and sync automatically when users connect their LinkedIn profiles. Three tiers (Proficient, Advanced, Expert) update as editing activity continues.
View sourceOrganize And Polish Video With Scenes
Descript session on organizing and polishing video using scenes and layouts. Learn to break videos into scenes to guide storytelling, apply layouts for visual variety and viewer retention, customize layouts to match your brand, and reuse layouts across projects to speed workflow. Session includes a Q&A.
View sourceDescript Adds Native-Sounding Multilingual Video Translation
Descript can now translate videos into 20+ languages with native-sounding audio and synced mouth movements. It also localizes captions and on-screen text (graphics, titles) and supports a “Do Not Translate” option to preserve branded terms and key language.
View sourceDescript Hosts Live Descript 101 Walkthrough
Descript is running a 60-minute live Descript 101 walkthrough (recorded). The session demos the Descript interface, text-based editing, the Underlord AI editing assistant, adding Scenes, generating video, and exporting/publishing—aimed at new users or those seeking a refresher.
View sourceLinkedIn Launches Verified AI Tool Skill Certificates
LinkedIn is introducing partner‑validated certificates to showcase AI tool proficiency. Toolmakers (including Descript, Lovable, Relay.app, Replit) will assess users’ product usage via AI and issue verifiable certificates users can add to their profiles to signal real-world AI fluency.
View sourceDescript Live Session: Editing Multi-Speaker Interviews
Descript is hosting a live session on Feb 5 demonstrating how to edit interviews and conversations with multiple speakers, covering timelines, camera angles, audio tracks, and overlapping dialogue. See the original post for the signup link and details.
View sourceQuick Info
- Category
- Content Creation
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Updates
- 7
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