Master Descript with our step-by-step tutorial, detailed feature walkthrough, and expert tips.
Sign up for a free Descript account at descript.com and download the desktop app Upload your first video or audio file and wait for automatic transcription to complete Practice text
based editing by deleting sentences in the transcript and watching media disappear Try AI features like Studio Sound for audio enhancement and filler word removal Export your finished project in your preferred format (MP4, MOV, MP3, etc.)
💡 Quick Start: Follow these 2 steps in order to get up and running with Descript quickly.
Explore the key features that make Descript powerful for creator workflows.
Edit audio and video by editing the transcript, similar to editing a document
Automatic transcription for podcasts, interviews, screen recordings, and video files
Studio Sound cleanup, filler-word removal, silence shortening, and eye-contact or clip tools depending on plan
Screen recording, multitrack podcast editing, captions, publishing, and collaborative comments
AI speech and voice-clone workflows for approved overdub corrections
Templates and social clip workflows for creators and marketing teams
Editing podcasts by deleting words from a transcript
Free ($0): Entry plan for trying transcript-based editing and basic exports.; Hobbyist ($16 per month): Public pricing page exposes $16 monthly tier; verify transcription, export, and AI-credit limits.; Creator ($24 per month): Adds more creator-oriented capacity and AI credits than the entry tier.; Business ($50 per month): Team/business tier for heavier collaboration and production workflows.; Enterprise (Custom): For larger teams needing security, support, governance, and custom commercial terms.
Verify plan limits, data handling, export rights, admin controls, and output quality on a real workflow.
Now that you know how to use Descript, it's time to put this knowledge into practice.
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Tutorial updated March 2026