Descript Features
Filter for Features
Platform Basics (6)
- Screen Capture 
- Provides the ability to screen capture a still image of a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. This feature was mentioned in 127 Descript reviews. 
- Video Capture 
- Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. This feature was mentioned in 134 Descript reviews. 
- Image Editor 
- As reported in 115 Descript reviews. Allows users to edit and annotate screen captures and video captures with markup tools and image editing tools. 
- Slide Design 
- As reported in 19 Descript reviews. Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions. 
- Presenter Tools 
- Provides tools to help the presentation experience for both user and audience, including voice over narration and a presenter-only view with notes and annotations. 21 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Auto Save 
- Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss. 20 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Platform Content (6)
- Scrolling Capture 
- Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. 110 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Screen Record 
- Based on 136 Descript reviews. Helps users record a video capture and save it as a video file, audio file or GIF file. 
- Charts 
- Based on 18 Descript reviews. Gives users a variety of chart and graph options that can be editied within the presentation. 
- Template Library 
- As reported in 20 Descript reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates. 
- Template Creator 
- Allows users to customize their own templates. 20 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- File Sharing 
- Provides robust sharing options. 21 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Platform Additional Functionality (5)
- File Sharing 
- Provides robust sharing and publishing options. 133 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Platform Search 
- Lets users search the platform for saved screen and video captures, as well as stock images. This feature was mentioned in 109 Descript reviews. 
- Messaging 
- As reported in 18 Descript reviews. Contains in-application messaging abilities. 
- Mobility 
- Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 18 Descript reviews. 
- Cloud 
- Provides a cloud based version of the platform 19 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Voice (2)
- Dictation 
- Provides dictation capabilities. 305 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Accuracy 
- Based on 386 Descript reviews. Gives the user a reliable and accurate transcription of the text. 
Transcription (4)
- Speaker Identification 
- Identifies and differentiates between different speakers. 364 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Timecode Management 
- As reported in 349 Descript reviews. Provides timestamps for the transcription and gives the user the ability to alter them. 
- Closed Captioning 
- Allows for transcription to be displayed as closed captioning for a video. 330 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Custom Dictionary 
- Ability to add words or phrases to a custom dictionary for transcription. This feature was mentioned in 165 Descript reviews. 
Editing (13)
- Collaboration 
- Have the ability to share your project and grant collaborators access to comment or edit. 305 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Spell Check and Punctuation 
- As reported in 148 Descript reviews. Provides spell checking and punctuation, such as commas, periods, and question marks. 
- Text Editing 
- Facilitates the editing of transcription via a text editor. This feature was mentioned in 364 Descript reviews. 
- Translation 
- Allows for the translation of the transcribed text. 131 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Audio Mixing 
- Based on 257 Descript reviews. Enables audio clips to be added to videos 
- Transcription 
- Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions This feature was mentioned in 264 Descript reviews. 
- Text Animation 
- Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc. 249 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Time Mapping 
- Based on 231 Descript reviews. Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction 
- Overlays and Watermarks 
- As reported in 245 Descript reviews. Allows images to be laid over videos 
- Clip Editing 
- As reported in 261 Descript reviews. Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc. 
- Titles and Captions 
- Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video 253 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Content Editing 
- Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos 
- File Exporting 
- Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types 
Integration (6)
- Data Security 
- Based on 272 Descript reviews. Gives the user a secure platform for transcription which does not scrape data or compromise user data. 
- API 
- Provides an API to port the transcription into external applications. This feature was mentioned in 234 Descript reviews. 
- Voice Files 
- As reported in 309 Descript reviews. Supports uploading recorded voice data into the solution. 
- Live Captioning 
- Allows for the user to incorporate live transcription into video footage. 258 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Integrates With Existing Applications 
- As reported in 246 Descript reviews. Integrates with existing applications to allow for seamless transcription of audio. 
- Application Integration 
- Based on 103 Descript reviews. Supports integration to existing applications or devices. 
Speech Output (4)
- Volume 
- Provide tools to modify volume of voice. 120 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Speed 
- Provide tools to modify speed of voice. This feature was mentioned in 118 Descript reviews. 
- Pronunciation 
- As reported in 57 Descript reviews. Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. 
- Speaking Styles 
- Based on 102 Descript reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational. 
Audio Format (3)
- Natural Sounding Voices 
- Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like. This feature was mentioned in 109 Descript reviews. 
- Audio Format Flexibility 
- Based on 116 Descript reviews. Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus. 
- Audio Optimization 
- Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines. This feature was mentioned in 50 Descript reviews. 
Planning (2)
- Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content 
- Create editorial calendars that can be accessed by multiple users. Schedule content in advance to post at a later date. This feature was mentioned in 112 Descript reviews. 
- Scheduling Integration 
- Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance. 110 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Platform Features (5)
- Video Capture 
- As reported in 49 Descript reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen. 
- Image Editor 
- Provides the ability to edit the captured content. 46 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Screen Capture 
- Allows users to capture their screen as a still image of their desktop, browser window, or portion of their screen. This feature was mentioned in 49 Descript reviews. 
- Scrolling Capture 
- As reported in 46 Descript reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. 
- Screen Record 
- Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously. 48 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Organization (3)
- Search 
- As reported in 46 Descript reviews. Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library. 
- Permissions 
- Based on 43 Descript reviews. Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording. 
- Organization 
- Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders. 45 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Customization (3)
- Customizable Thumbnails 
- Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos. 46 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Annotations 
- As reported in 48 Descript reviews. Provides a drawing or annotation tool to use while recording a video. 
- Frames & Background 
- Based on 46 Descript reviews. Gives users the ability to add frames and backgrounds to their camera while recording. 
Analytics (2)
- Viewer Reactions 
- Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis. This feature was mentioned in 41 Descript reviews. 
- Viewer Insights 
- Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched. This feature was mentioned in 42 Descript reviews. 
Platform (3)
- Operating System 
- Based on 238 Descript reviews. Compatible with various operating systems 
- Format Compatibility 
- As reported in 249 Descript reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be imported 
- Team Review 
- Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts 220 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Publishing (1)
- Execute Content Publication 
- As reported in 118 Descript reviews. Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party. 
Social Media (1)
- Social Media Integration 
- Create and publication of content for social media platforms. 118 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Generative AI (16)
- AI Text Generation 
- As reported in 18 Descript reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 
- AI Image-to-Text 
- As reported in 15 Descript reviews. Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. 
- AI Text-to-Video 
- As reported in 15 Descript reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. 
- AI Text Summarization 
- Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 17 Descript reviews. 
- AI Text-to-Music 
- Produces music based on provided style or parameters. 15 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- AI Text-to-Speech 
- Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 18 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- AI Text-to-Image 
- Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. 16 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- AI Text-to-Speech 
- Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 86 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- AI Text Generation 
- Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 120 Descript reviews. 
- AI Text Generation 
- Based on 118 Descript reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 
- AI Text Summarization 
- As reported in 117 Descript reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 
- AI Text-to-Image 
- Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 108 Descript reviews. 
- AI Text-to-Video 
- Based on 106 Descript reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. 
- AI Text Generation 
- Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 214 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- AI Text-to-Speech 
- Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 214 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Text-to-Video 
- Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt 
Video Creation - AI Video Generation (6)
- Video Creation 
- Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material 16 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Text to Speech 
- Converts written text to natural-sounding speech This feature was mentioned in 15 Descript reviews. 
- Voice Control 
- Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion This feature was mentioned in 14 Descript reviews. 
- Content Creation 
- As reported in 18 Descript reviews. Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. 
- Custom Avatars 
- Gives users tools for creating custom avatars This feature was mentioned in 14 Descript reviews. 
- Avatar Quality 
- As reported in 14 Descript reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar 
Generative AI - AI Video Generation (1)
- AI Text-to-Video 
- Based on 13 Descript reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt 
Editing - AI Video Generation (2)
- Content Editing 
- Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos 18 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- File Exporting 
- Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types This feature was mentioned in 18 Descript reviews. 
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation (4)
- File Uploading 
- Based on 18 Descript reviews. Allows users to upload video files 
- File Storage 
- Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files This feature was mentioned in 17 Descript reviews. 
- Metadata 
- Based on 14 Descript reviews. Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities 
- Video Distribution 
- Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features 14 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Video creation - Video Content Creation (9)
- Screen recorder 
- Allows users to screen record and use the recording clips in their videos. 193 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Transcription 
- As reported in 210 Descript reviews. Allows users to create a textual translation of a video's dialogue. 
- Animations 
- As reported in 181 Descript reviews. Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons. 
- Templates 
- Based on 191 Descript reviews. Provides a library of customizable video templates. 
- Version history 
- As reported in 197 Descript reviews. Allows users to track changes made to a video over time. 
- Storyboard timeline 
- Based on 182 Descript reviews. Provides a view of the order and length of all clips and allows users to add and rearrange clips. 
- Text-to-speech 
- As reported in 181 Descript reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words. 
- Sound library 
- As reported in 184 Descript reviews. Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos. 
- Multi-format resizer 
- Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats. This feature was mentioned in 178 Descript reviews. 
Distribution - Video Content Creation (2)
- Embed 
- Based on 168 Descript reviews. Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. 
- Download formats 
- Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats. 199 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
Analytics - Video Content Creation (1)
- Engagement metrics 
- Tracks metrics, such as view count, unique views, and view duration, likes, commets, shares, and click through rate. This feature was mentioned in 161 Descript reviews. 
Training & Support - Video Content Creation (2)
- Community 
- Provides a community platform for products' users to engage with eachother. This feature was mentioned in 183 Descript reviews. 
- Customer support 
- As reported in 177 Descript reviews. Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat. 
Integrations - Video Content Creation (3)
- Media assets 
- Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets This feature was mentioned in 192 Descript reviews. 
- Content management 
- Integrates with content management tools for a streamlined content distribution workflow. 184 reviewers of Descript have provided feedback on this feature. 
- Marketing automation 
- Based on 157 Descript reviews. Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow. 
Other - Video Content Creation (2)
- Collaboration 
- As reported in 176 Descript reviews. Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project. 
- Roles management 
- As reported in 163 Descript reviews. Allows an administrator to define roles and control access. 
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing (3)
- Natural Quality 
- Produces natural-sounding output. 
- Compatibility 
- Supports variety of audio and video input formats. 
- Voice Modification 
- Supports modification of pitch, duration, pitch and gender of the voice. 
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing (1)
- Modified Voice Preview 
- Allows users to preview morphed voice in real-time. 
Output - Voice Dubbing (3)
- API 
- Provides a robust, user-friendly API to input and output content. 
- Sharing 
- Allows users to share content to other channels and platforms. 
- Language Variety 
- Gives users ability to select a wide range of languages. 
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing (2)
- Encryption 
- Helps in protecting data at rest and in transit. 
- Secure Collaboration 
- Ensures secure transmission of data associated to dubbing projects. 
Text to Video Generation (1)
- Text into video input 
- Turns text input into a video with a speaking avatar. 
Emotion and Gesture control (1)
- Text or video input analysis 
- Assists in analyzing text or video input and adjust avatar's facial expressions. 
Real-time rendering  (1)
- Cloud-based rendering 
- Helps process text and audio input and synchronized speech and facial expressions. 
Live streaming (1)
- Real-time broadcasting 
- Helps broadcast AI avatar in real-time. 
Script-based automation (1)
- Personalized avatars 
- Helps to map text to avatars, voices and scenes. 
Video Creation (6)
- Avatar Quality 
- Produces a high-quality human-like avatar 
- Custom Avatars 
- Gives users tools for creating custom avatars 
- Voice Control 
- Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion 
- Content Creation 
- Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. 
- Video Creation 
- Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material 
- Text to Speech 
- Converts written text to natural-sounding speech 
Storage & Management (4)
- Metadata 
- Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities 
- File Storage 
- Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files 
- Video Distribution 
- Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features 
- File Uploading 
- Allows users to upload video files 
Agentic AI - Video Editing (4)
- Autonomous Task Execution 
- Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 12 Descript reviews. 
- Multi-step Planning 
- Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes This feature was mentioned in 11 Descript reviews. 
- Cross-system Integration 
- Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 11 Descript reviews. 
- Proactive Assistance 
- As reported in 11 Descript reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting 
Agentic AI - Video Translation (2)
- Cross-system Integration 
- Works across multiple software systems or databases 
- Natural Language Interaction 
- Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation (2)
- Multi-step Planning 
- Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 
- Cross-system Integration 
- Works across multiple software systems or databases 
Agentic AI - Content Creation (7)
- Autonomous Task Execution 
- Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 
- Multi-step Planning 
- Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 
- Cross-system Integration 
- Works across multiple software systems or databases 
- Adaptive Learning 
- Improves performance based on feedback and experience 
- Natural Language Interaction 
- Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 
- Proactive Assistance 
- Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting 
- Decision Making 
- Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture (1)
- Autonomous Task Execution 
- Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 
Agentic AI - Transcription (3)
- Autonomous Task Execution 
- Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 
- Cross-system Integration 
- Works across multiple software systems or databases 
- Decision Making 
- Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives