How to Edit Transcript in Descript

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to edit and export a transcript in Descript.

Quick summary

Descript lets you edit audio and video by modifying the auto-generated transcript as if it were a text document. Changes to the transcript are automatically synced with your media, making transcript-based editing one of the fastest ways to cut, refine, and export polished recordings.

Steps

Load your project by opening your audio or video file in Descript.
Select text in the transcript by clicking on the word or phrase you want to edit.
Type directly in the transcript to edit, add, or delete words in your recording.
Use the timeline to align your edits with the corresponding audio or video segment.
Click Share and choose your preferred format to export your final audio or video file.

📌 Why this matters

Descript's transcript-based editing eliminates the need for traditional, timeline-only video editing by letting users edit spoken content as plain text. When you delete or change words in the transcript, Descript automatically removes or adjusts the corresponding audio and video, drastically reducing post-production time. This makes it an essential tool for podcasters, video creators, and marketers who need to produce polished content quickly without advanced editing skills. The ability to export directly from the same interface keeps the entire workflow — from raw recording to finished file — in one place.

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