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How to Edit in Descript

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to edit audio and video in Descript using text-based editing.

Quick summary

Descript lets you edit audio and video by editing a transcript like a document, automatically syncing text changes to your media. Features like Remove Filler Words, captions, and one-click publishing make professional video editing accessible without a timeline.


Steps

  1. Open Descript and drag your audio or video file into a new project.
  2. Edit the transcript like a document — changes to text automatically edit the audio or video.
  3. Use the Remove Filler Words tool to clean up ums, ahs, and other distractions from your recording.
  4. Click Captions and select a layout you like to add captions to your video.
  5. Export your final file by clicking Publish and choosing your preferred format.

📌 Why this matters

Descript transforms video and podcast editing by replacing the traditional timeline with a simple text-based transcript editor, making it possible for anyone to edit audio and video without technical expertise. Teams and creators can remove filler words, add captions, and publish finished media in a fraction of the time it takes with conventional editing software. This approach dramatically lowers the barrier to producing polished, professional content — making Descript a powerful tool for marketers, podcasters, educators, and content teams who need to move fast without sacrificing quality.
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