Descript

AI-powered audio/video editor that edits by text and removes filler words

Descript is an intuitive, text-based audio and video editing platform where users can edit media content as easily as editing a document. Teachers can create instructional videos, flipped classroom lessons, and podcasts. Students can produce multimedia projects, documentaries, or audio essays. Parents can help children edit school media projects at home without needing complex software. Best for Grades 6–college, promoting multimedia communication and digital storytelling skills.

Key Features: Transcribes audio to text for editing; Remove Fillerdeletes “um/uh” automatically; Overdub can generate new voice lines with AI.

Pricing: Free (Basic), Premium $24/mo

Best For: High School

Limitations (If Any): Overdub voice clone requires training on user’s voice; ethical use needed.

Accessibility: Text-based editing lowers barrier for hearing-impaired editors; transcripts aid comprehension of audio.