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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 Descript, highlighting how it simplifies video editing through text-based features. Many appreciate the time-saving AI tools that enhance audio quality and streamline the editing process, making it accessible even for beginners. However, some users note that it can be resource-heavy, potentially slowing down performance during extensive projects.

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Rodney Allen R.
RR
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Actor, Producer Rodney Allen Rippy Connects To Descript"
What do you like best about Descript?

The most helpful part of using Descript is the software's ability to round out the information that I provided, created a complete and seamless thought to my project and or presentation. The ease of use is mind-blowing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I am new to this product, but its so powerful that I couldn't imagine much of any downside. This technology saves critical time and its ability to attach a professional voiceover, reading my presentation only made my project that much more powerful and well explained and or presented. I look forward to getting the full upgrade so I can utilize all the features in this amazing software / technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nadia A.
NA
Digital Strategist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Must-Have in any creator's tool box"
What do you like best about Descript?

I'm a professional editor and a creator on YouTube for years, well versed in a myriad of different editing software, but there is nothing on the market today as fast and intuitive as Descript. Adding B-Roll to videos is a literal breeze, and the OverLord sound editor saves me the hours of editing time I used to spend fine tuning audio. Descript is a game changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

Can lag, as it takes a ton of memory to process video and audio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marie-Anne L.
ML
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast, Effortless Audio Transcripts That Save Time"
What do you like best about Descript?

The ease and speed of extracting a transcript for an audio file. It saved me a good hour! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

There was no option to get the transcript as a PDF Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniela T.
DT
Visual Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Audio Editing for Webinars and Podcasts"
What do you like best about Descript?

I work with webinars and podcast recordings, and I find it incredibly easy to remove filler words and silence during editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

Editing video with this tool can be challenging at times, as the cuts are not always smooth, which can make the transitions appear choppy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marko K.
MK
podcaster
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ease of use"
What do you like best about Descript?

ease of use, intuitive interface, can also manually edit picture Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

when correcting text I had to correct one word by one. I want to be able to correct the text as if I was in a text editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shreyas M.
SM
Product Marketing Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Must have for small marketing teams"
What do you like best about Descript?

As a team of one, this tool has unlocked exponential content creation and repurposing power for me. I've used it for enhancing product demos, creating video content off blogs, professional testimonial videos and more. The AI features are smooth and fairly easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

it is unclear and inconsistent what can be fixed without uploading additional content. For example, I have been able to heal a misspoken word quickly for a short video when it is the first time I am adding that speaker and then for another file it wanted me to add a lot more to get context for just one word. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Trevor Howell of Descript

Thanks for your review and glad you're enjoying so far!

Our transcription models are about 95% accurate, and can vary based on audio quality. We offer a few ways to correct the transcription and your script for any words that are missed. If you're referring to our Regenerate feature, you should be able to still do one word at a time, but some moments will be better if generated for more words.

You can always reach out to our Support Team with a specific moment in a project you're working on for more direct and hands on assistance!

KW
Teacher/Professor/Minister
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Edit Videos With Ease"
What do you like best about Descript?

I liek the simplicity of using the editor and also the ai assistance while creating, number of features, and ease of integration with Zoom. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I haven't found anything yet that would make me dislike Descript. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JENNIFER C.
JC
Self-Employed
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amazing & Intuitive Tool for Creating Longer Clips"
What do you like best about Descript?

Without ANY knowledge whatsoever in editing; I was able to intuitively figure out how to use this software for capturing a longer clip from a YouTube Video. It also provided my options to enhance my clip such as background noise reduction and fade in/out transitions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I would've liked a short, interactive video that showed me how to capture the clip as was provided for the enhanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oanh L.
OL
English teacher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"excellent"
What do you like best about Descript?

it is so fast and accurate, i dont have to listen and check mistakes many times as usual Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

dont have anything to write as it is okay for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

scott n.
SN
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ridiculously Easy to Use—Brilliant Value Even on the Entry-Level Plan"
What do you like best about Descript?

Absolutely ridiculously easy to use; I would really recommend it for anybody. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

No downsides whatsoever. I think it's brilliant. It's excellent; even just the entry-level membership is superb. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Lauren K.
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Lauren Kinghorn
Last activity over 4 years ago

Can you add in another video to an existing project?

Mark H.
MH
Mark Hanna
Last activity over 4 years ago

In my trained AI Overdub Voice

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