Descript
AI-powered audio and video editing platform
Descript is an AI-powered platform designed for video and audio editing. It allows users to record, transcribe, edit, and publish content by treating media like editable text, which streamlines the editing process. Founded in 2018, Descript has raised $100 million from notable investors and has transitioned to a unified media engine that supports high-performance 4K exports and cloud-based transcoding.
The platform features text-based editing, AI tools for voice cloning and noise reduction, and collaborative capabilities for team editing. Users can create and enhance media for various purposes, including podcasts, YouTube videos, and business presentations. Descript is trusted by major organizations like The New York Times and NPR, and it continues to innovate with tools like the Underlord AI co-editing assistant, catering to creators, businesses, and teams.