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Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.

Free planMacWindowsWeb

Our verdict

Delete a word in the transcript and it disappears from the video. Ideal for podcasts and talking-head videos.

Good

Edit by text
Removes filler words
Studio Sound cleanup

Not so good

Heavy app
Exports limited on free

Best for

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