Descript Review: AI-Powered Audio/Video Editor for Podcasts & Voiceovers

Core Offering

Descript lets you edit audio and video by simply editing text. It's an all-in-one video-audio editing platform packed with AI features, making it easy for creators to produce AI podcasts, videos, and professional AI voiceovers.

Why should I use Descript for AI content creation?

• Edit audio and video by editing the transcript, like a word doc – a game-changer for AI podcast and video editing.
• Packed with AI tools: Remove filler words, AI Voices (for AI voiceovers), Eye contact correction, Green Screen, Auto Clips/Reels, Show Notes for AI podcasts, Blog Posts from audio, etc.
• Fast and accurate transcription with speaker labels.
• Create realistic AI voice clones for corrections or AI voiceovers.

Limitations

• Web platform can feel quite clunky at times.
• Not as effective at complex video editing as some other dedicated video editors.
• Transcription and AI usage are limited by your plan’s quota.