Video & podcast guideDescript makes video and audio editing feel like editing text. This practical MahGPT guide explains transcription, text-based cuts, sound cleanup, captions, AI assistance and publishing.
descriptWelcome to the Descript guide.
Editing is as easy as editing text. Remove filler words and reshape the story in one click.
Begin with the text-editing idea, then move into sound, captions and publishing.
A practical walkthrough for creators starting with text-based editing.
Delete, move and rearrange the transcript to update the media underneath.
Follow Descript’s official six-step path from import to export.
Explore Underlord, captions, filler-word removal and audio cleanup.
Descript transcribes your content and turns it into editable text. Cut, copy, paste and rearrange audio or video edits instantly, then use the timeline when you need finer control.
Descript project · TranscriptPick the part of your production pipeline you want to make lighter.
Turn recordings into searchable, editable text.
Learn more → ✂Make cuts by editing the words in your script.
Learn more → ▣Record your screen, camera or both in one project.
Learn more → ✦Generate clips, tighten edits and prepare content faster.
Learn more → ↗Create titles, summaries, show notes and social copy.
Learn more → ◖Record, edit and publish a multitrack show.
Learn more →Descript is strongest when the spoken word is central to the story: interviews, podcasts, tutorials, courses, webinars and social clips.
Descript is extending its text-first editor with an AI collaborator that can read the project, suggest edits and handle repetitive production tasks.
Start with one recording. Edit it like a document, polish the sound and see whether Descript earns a permanent place in your workflow.
