Descript
Descript
An editor that cuts your video just by editing the transcript
◐Free plan △Partial Korean
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Key specs
| Price | ◐Free plan |
|---|---|
| Free limits | 60 mins/month, export up to 720p |
| Paid price | Hobbyist $16/month · Creator $24/month · Business $50/month |
| Student / edu discount | Educational discount available |
| Korean | △PartialInterface is in English. Korean transcription is supported, but accuracy is lower than in English. |
| Login | Required |
| Platforms | Web · Windows · macOS |
| File input | VIDEO, AUDIO |
| Download output | MP4/MP3 export, subtitle and transcript file saving |
| Commercial use | ConditionalBased on paid plans. Voice cloning requires personal consent. |
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Who it's for
- Creators editing speech-heavy videos like podcasts or interviews. Deleting text in the transcript automatically cuts the matching audio and video.
- People who want to remove filler words like 'um' and 'uh' and long pauses all at once from a list.
- Creators making tutorial videos with screen recordings and voiceovers, handling recording and editing in one place.
Drawbacks
- The interface and instructions are in English. Korean transcription is supported, but it is less accurate than English and requires manual corrections.
- The free plan offers limited monthly transcription time and restricts export quality.
- Voice cloning requires identity verification and cannot be used with someone else's voice.
Getting started
- Sign up on the official website and download the desktop app.
- Upload a video or audio file and select the transcription language.
- Delete unwanted sentences from the generated transcript to automatically trim the video.
- Use the filler word removal feature to clear out 'ums', 'ahs', and long pauses in bulk.
- Customize subtitle styles and export as an MP4 or save the transcript separately.
Similar tools
- Vrew ◐Free plan Vrew offers highly accurate Korean subtitles, while Descript excels in English transcript editing and podcast features.
- CapCut ◐Free plan CapCut offers a generous free tier, while Descript provides detailed cleanup features like filler word removal.
- Daglo ◐Free plan daglo exports transcripts and subtitle files, while Descript lets you cut and edit video directly using the text.
- HeyGen ◐Free plan HeyGen features AI avatars, while Descript focuses on refining your own voice and screen recordings.
See also
- Comparison: 3 Best Auto-Subtitle Tools Compared — Vrew, CapCut, Descript
- Comparison: 3 Best AI Avatar Video Generators Compared
- Use: Video generation & editing · Voice & music
- Concepts: stt
Official link
https://www.descript.com/ (opens in a new tab)
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