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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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Guiomar M.
GM
Teacher
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great tool for speaking feedback"
What do you like best about Descript?

I like the quality of the transcripts in Spanish and that I can share it with the students. There are also many editing options to improve it. Being able to export it is also a very good point.

It has really helped my students improve their speaking because they can check which words they are not pronouncing well but also, once they look at the transcript, can really check their grammar and plan ahead for future assessments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

It is not that intuitive at first. I would like to be able to do groups but never managed to figure out if it is an option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohamed Ayman A.
MA
Software Test Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Revolutionary Editing, Intuitive Interface—But Can Be Resource-Heavy"
What do you like best about Descript?

Descript completely changed the way I edit videos and podcasts. The text based editing is brilliant being able to cut or rearrange content just by editing text feels super intuitive. The Overdub and Studio Sound features save me a lot of time, and the interface is clean and easy to learn. It’s also great for collaboration teammates can jump in, comment, and make quick fixes easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

Sometimes Descript can be a bit heavy on system resources, especially with large projects. I’d also like to see more advanced export settings for video, and slightly faster rendering times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shivani C.
SC
Team Leader, Corporate Communications
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"All-in-One Editing Made Easy, But Needs Better Feature Guidance"
What do you like best about Descript?

The ease with which i can do the editing. The tools and gif's and vidoes and audios all are available at one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I have been using descript for over an year no but still i get surprised about so many features which i don't know about so maybe some workshops or online classes could be helpful and you can inform about those as a pop up notification the app itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mary K.
MK
Principal Product Marketing Manager
"Intuitive Editing with Descript, But AI Features Need Improvement"
What do you like best about Descript?

I love how Descript allows me to edit directly inside the transcript, which makes it incredibly easy to find and remove sections by simply identifying and deleting words I don't want. This feature significantly streamlines my editing process for sales enablement and public marketing videos. Moreover, I appreciate the AI voice-over capability that supports creating videos for multiple audiences. Although it requires some additional effort to align precisely with the original voice, it nonetheless provides valuable flexibility in video creation. Another aspect I like is the initial setup of Descript, which was straightforward and not difficult at all, making the transition smooth and hassle-free. Given these features and their impact on my workflow, I'm quite reliant on Descript as an essential tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I find it challenging to work with the AI voiceover feature in Descript. Aligning it exactly with the original voiceover takes a lot of time and effort, which disrupts my workflow. Additionally, once the AI voiceover is edited to audio, the inability to revert back is an inconvenience. Currently, matching the AI voiceover with the on-screen action is not as seamless as it should be, which creates further obstacles in editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Easy Editing with Accessibility Issues"
What do you like best about Descript?

I appreciate Descript's easy accessibility, allowing me to use it both on a web browser and an app based on my needs. This flexibility is crucial for my workflow. The simplicity in editing through transcripts rather than dealing with sound waves is greatly beneficial, as it enables me to understand exactly what is being said, whether in a podcast or a movie. Furthermore, I find the easy key functions like range, blade, and select tools very simple and convenient to use, especially with keyboard shortcuts. I love that I can seamlessly switch between them. Additionally, the capability to put two different audio pieces together and edit them separately is extremely useful. Descript's functionality and intuitive design streamline the editing process, making it less reliant on complex tools while still achieving seamless results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

{"I find the frequent updates of Descript challenging, as they often require me to reload the application or web browser, disrupting my workflow.","I dislike the changes in the overall aesthetic of Descript after a major update. I preferred how it looked before, as now it requires navigating a more complex settings bar to find tools like range, select, and blade, which used to be more easily accessible."} Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paulo Sergio V.
PV
"Powerful Editing Tool, Ideal for Video Creation"
What do you like best about Descript?

{"I find Descript to be incredibly user-friendly, making it easy for me to navigate and utilize its features.","I appreciate the auto transcribe function, which is really good at converting speech to text.","I value the AI integration that allows for word removal while maintaining sound quality, ensuring a seamless editing process.","I love how Descript makes it easy to fine-tune customer experience by editing videos effectively, displaying the underlying truth and ensuring we capture everything needed.","I am impressed by Descript’s ability to make creating training and various other types of videos easier, which enhances our productivity."} Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I sometimes find the interpreter integration with the keyboard and mouse a bit challenging, making the interaction slightly less intuitive than I would prefer. Additionally, the constant changes to the software can sometimes make it difficult to keep up with what's happening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Media Academy S.
MS
"User-Friendly, Perfect for Video Novices"
What do you like best about Descript?

I find Descript incredibly user-friendly, offering the ability to easily add my own voice-overs to video clips. The tool supports professional-looking videos even if I lack video editing skills, with options to customize slides with company branding. I also enjoy the variety in avatar options, being able to create both natural and artistic versions, along with custom avatars. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I find that some features, especially those related to tweaking audio clips to match recommended slides and voiceovers in the video clip, are challenging to adjust. I believe there should be more tutorial guides to provide guidance on these features. It's sometimes unclear what specific features are about, and having more detailed guides or tutorials would enhance my understanding and usage of these capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Effortless Transcription with User-Friendly Interface"
What do you like best about Descript?

I appreciate that Descript is easy to use due to its intuitive interface, making it a breeze to set up and operate. I love how straightforward the voice-to-text and text-to-voice features are, greatly saving me time in transcription tasks. The recording feature is particularly useful in my operations work. What impresses me most is that Descript delivers on its promises without overpromising, and it reliably performs its functions well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descript?

I feel that Descript could be more accessible. There's potential for ease of use if it were available through a Chrome add-on or something similar. Currently, having to log into my account via Google to process tasks feels a bit cumbersome. If I could process tasks directly from a browser tab, perhaps with a Chrome extension, it would streamline my workflow and save time. This broader accessibility could enhance its application and utility in my daily operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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