Descript

Descript has evolved from a revolutionary text-based editor into the most comprehensive AI-powered content creation platform. Now featuring Underlord—an AI co-editor that's completely FREE through August 2025—it's transforming how creators approach video and podcast production at every level.

The platform's latest Season 8 release introduces game-changing features: Layout Packs for instant professional designs, Smart Transitions that automatically polish your edits, and Descript Rooms for 4K multitrack recording with remote guests. Add the new Eye Contact correction, AI-powered green screen, and text-to-avatar generation, and you have the most advanced yet accessible editing suite available.

What makes Descript truly special is its commitment to simplicity. Edit videos by editing text, fix mistakes with Overdub voice cloning, remove filler words with one click, and now let Underlord handle complex workflows with simple prompts. It's not just an editor—it's your AI-powered production studio that thinks like you do. Read our in-depth review to see why it's revolutionizing content creation.

Descript's 2025 workflow combines intuitive text-based editing with Underlord AI's intelligent automation. Upload content, let AI handle the complex tasks, and focus on your creative vision. Here's the enhanced workflow powering millions of creators.

Step 1: Smart Import & Setup Upload video, audio, or record directly in Descript Rooms with 4K multitrack quality. Import Zoom recordings with one click, or use the new mobile QR upload. Descript's enhanced transcription engine (supporting 25+ languages) creates perfectly synchronized text in minutes.

Step 2: Underlord Takes Over Type commands like "make this podcast camera-ready" and watch Underlord work. It applies Automatic Multicam switching, adds Layout Packs for professional visuals, inserts Smart Transitions, and even corrects eye contact. Complex edits happen in seconds, not hours.

Step 3: AI Enhancement Suite Apply Studio Sound for professional audio, use Green Screen without a green screen, create AI avatars from text prompts, or generate content in your voice with Overdub. Remove filler words across 18+ types, not just "um" and "uh".

Step 4: Publish Everywhere Export in any format up to 4K, batch translate to multiple languages, generate social clips with AI, create automatic captions, and publish directly to platforms. The new publishing AI tools even write your descriptions, titles, and show notes.

Content Creators & YouTubers: The combination of Underlord AI, Automatic Multicam, and Layout Packs has become the secret weapon for creators scaling their content. Eye Contact correction alone saves hours of retakes, while AI-powered social clips identify viral moments automatically.

Podcast Producers: Descript Rooms revolutionizes remote recording with 4K multitrack capture rivaling $10,000+ studio setups. Automatic Multicam intelligently switches between speakers, adds reaction shots, and creates visually engaging video podcasts from audio-only content.

Marketing Teams: Brand Studio ensures consistent visual identity across all content. Teams collaborate in real-time, with free Basic seats for stakeholders. The multilingual AI voices and batch translation features enable global campaigns from a single source.

Educators & Course Creators: Screen recording with automatic transcription, combined with AI avatars for consistent presentation, transforms course production. Eye Contact correction ensures engaging delivery even when reading scripts.

Remote Teams: The Zoom integration and Control Room feature for Business plans enable professional productions with distributed teams. Real-time collaboration rivals in-person editing bays.

Not Ideal For: Hollywood-level VFX work, complex 3D animations, or projects requiring frame-perfect manual control. While Descript handles 90% of content needs brilliantly, specialized productions still need traditional tools.