My Descript Review: A Brilliant AI Video App That Produces Amazing Results (2026)

If you create content for a living, you already know the truth nobody wants to admit: recording is the easy part. Editing is where your time and margin disappear.

It starts with “I’ll just tidy it up quickly” and ends with you losing half a day moving playheads, cutting dead air, and redoing captions. Then you still have to export, publish, and repurpose the same content into clips.

That’s the pain Descript is designed to solve. It turns video and audio editing into something that feels closer to editing a Google Doc, with AI tools that tackle the boring parts like filler words, pacing, captions, and audio cleanup. Descript calls this “edit like a doc”, and it is the feature that makes everything else click.

I’m Dave. I run multiple businesses, and content is one of the few levers that consistently compounds. I’m reviewing Descript because I want you to ship more content with the same team, without your workflow collapsing under editing time, outsourcing costs, or inconsistent quality.

Transparency note: I’m not claiming Descript is perfect for every creator. I’m also not pretending it replaces every traditional editor. What I am doing is showing you exactly where it wins, where it can frustrate you, and how I use it to get real output.

Quick verdict

Descript is best for: podcasters, educators, founders, marketers, and teams producing talking-head videos, screen recordings, interviews, and repeatable content formats.

Descript is not best for: advanced color grading, complex VFX, or editing styles that depend on frame-perfect timeline work all day, every day. You can do timeline work in Descript, but that is not the core reason to buy it.

Descript for educators, students, and parents

A lot of Descript reviews focus on creators and podcasters. That is valid, but I also think Descript is one of the most practical tools for education, and that includes parents who create learning content, training videos, or school projects.

The reason is simple. Education content is usually spoken-word, and learners benefit from clarity, structure, and captions. When you can edit by text, tighten pacing, and publish accurate captions without a complex workflow, you remove the biggest barrier to consistent teaching content.

Examples I see working well:

• Teachers and tutors: lesson recordings, flipped classroom videos, and recap clips.
• Students: presentation voiceovers, video essays, and portfolio projects.
• Parents: homeschool explainers, revision guides, and “how-to” demos for family projects.

From an accessibility perspective, captions are not just “nice.” WCAG includes caption requirements for prerecorded video, and research suggests captions can improve comprehension and learning outcomes for a wide range of viewers, not only those who are hard of hearing.

Descript feature summary table

Feature	What it is	How it benefits you
Text-based editing (Edit like a doc)	Edit audio and video by editing the transcript. Deleting words removes the matching audio/video automatically.	Faster rough cuts and cleaner delivery without living on a timeline. Great for educators and business content.
Transcription + transcript correction	Automatic transcription with tools to fix transcript mistakes without breaking your edit.	Clear scripts, searchable content, and easier collaboration, especially for teams and compliance-heavy orgs.
Filler word removal	Detects “um”, “uh”, and similar verbal fillers, and lets you remove or replace them with gaps.	Saves hours of micro-editing and makes your content sound more confident and professional.
Word gap and pacing controls	Shorten long pauses in a controlled way, either one-by-one or in bulk.	Improves watch time and listener retention without turning your video into unnatural fast-talk.
Edit for Clarity	AI-assisted script cleanup that tightens pacing and removes unnecessary parts, with adjustable intensity.	Gets you from “rough draft” to “publishable” faster, while still letting you approve the changes.
Studio Sound	AI audio enhancement that reduces background noise and improves voice clarity.	Makes average recordings sound dramatically better, which is a big deal for educators and remote teams.
Underlord (AI co-editor)	An AI co-editor inside Descript that can help with editing actions, structure, and creation workflows.	Turns editing into a guided process, especially useful if you are not a “professional editor” by trade.
Templates, brand consistency, and stock media	Reusable layouts, caption styles, watermarks, and a stock media library (plan-dependent).	Consistent output across a team, faster clip production, and fewer “design decisions” per video.
AI Clips and repurposing	Tools to find standout moments, create clips quickly, and format for platforms like Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.	Turn one long video into multiple assets without a full re-edit, increasing output and reach.
Look Good AI effects (Eye Contact, Green Screen)	AI visual effects that can correct gaze for teleprompter-style recording and remove or replace backgrounds.	More confident delivery on camera, and cleaner visuals without a studio setup.
Captions and dynamic subtitles	Auto-generate captions from your transcript, then style and customize them.	Captions improve accessibility and performance, and they are often essential for education and social content.
Screen recording	Record your screen in Descript for demos, tutorials, and product walkthroughs.	Simple workflow: record, edit, caption, and publish in one tool.
Remote recording (Rooms)	Browser-based recording space for interviews and conversations with others.	Reduces friction for guests and creates a cleaner starting point for editing.
Scenes, layers, and timeline tools	Visual editing tools for layouts, b-roll, titles, and layered compositions, plus a timeline for precision.	Lets you go beyond basic cuts and create polished “slide-like” educational videos and marketing assets.
AI voice tools (including consent-based voice cloning)	AI speech tools can regenerate or create voice using your approved inputs, including Overdub-style workflows.	Fix mistakes without re-recording and maintain consistency in production workflows.
Collaboration and review	Share work for feedback, comments, and team collaboration.	Less back-and-forth, clearer accountability, and a smoother approval process.

Pros and cons

A practical “do and don’t” table for getting results fast

Feature deep dive: Text-based editing (Edit like a doc)

This is the core of the whole product. Descript converts your video or audio into a transcript and makes that transcript the main editing surface. Instead of hunting through a timeline for “the moment I said the right sentence”, you just find it in the text.

When you delete words in the transcript, Descript automatically removes the matching audio and video. If you move sentences, it moves the media. That sounds simple, but it changes how fast you can create a clean first draft, especially if your content is mostly talking head, podcasts, tutorials, or interviews.

Descript documents this workflow directly: edit the text and your media stays in sync. That is the reason people fall in love with it, because it removes the mental fatigue of timeline scrubbing for spoken-word editing.

How I use it (my repeatable workflow):

1. Import or record the content in Descript.
2. Correct obvious transcript errors so searching and editing is accurate.
3. Do a rough cut in the text by deleting tangents and tightening sections.
4. Add scenes and layers if I need on-screen titles, b-roll, or slide-style visuals.
5. Then I switch to timeline tools only for polishing, not for the whole edit.

Why it matters for business owners: this is how you reduce the cost-per-piece of content. If it takes you 4 hours to edit a 10 minute video, you will never ship at scale. If it takes you 45 minutes to clean it up, you will.

Text-based editing FAQ

Does deleting text really delete the video too?
Yes, that is the point. You edit the transcript, and Descript syncs those changes to the underlying media. Source: Descript Help, “Edit like a doc”.

Is text-based editing only for beginners?
No. Beginners benefit first, but teams benefit most. It creates a shared editing surface that is easier to review than a timeline.

When should I stop editing in text and use the timeline?
When you are past rough cuts and into precision timing, layered visuals, and detailed transitions. Descript supports timeline workflows, but the biggest speed gains come earlier in the process.

Feature deep dive: Transcription and transcript correction

Transcription is not a “nice to have” in Descript. It is the foundation that makes the editor fast. If the transcript is messy, you spend your time fixing words instead of making content.

The key detail: Descript separates “correcting your transcript” from “changing your edit.” That means you can fix spelling, names, or terminology in the transcript without accidentally cutting or moving your audio. It sounds small, but it is essential for educators, technical teams, and anyone dealing with jargon or proper nouns.

How to get clean transcripts (quick checklist):

• Use a consistent microphone when possible, and avoid echo-heavy rooms.
• Label speakers early if your project has multiple voices.
• Correct key terms first (product names, people, brand words), then edit.

Transcription FAQ

Can I correct transcript mistakes without breaking my edit?
Yes. Descript explicitly supports correcting your transcript without touching the underlying audio or video.

Does transcript accuracy matter if I only care about the final video?
Yes, because transcript accuracy affects how confidently you can search, cut, and caption.

Feature deep dive: Remove filler words

If you have ever edited a podcast manually, you already know how painful “ums” and “uhs” are. The problem is not that they exist. The problem is the death by a thousand cuts when you try to remove them.

Descript detects common filler words and underlines them in the script. You can then remove them in bulk, or review them one-by-one. Crucially, it gives you multiple ways to handle each filler: delete it entirely, replace it with a gap to keep timing natural, ignore it while removing audio, or remove it from the transcript only.

My rule: remove filler words where they weaken clarity, but keep natural pauses where they support meaning. If you strip everything out, you can end up with content that feels robotic.

Filler word removal FAQ

Can I keep the pause but remove the “um” sound?
Yes. Descript provides a “delete and replace with gap” style option so timing stays natural.

Does it work on video too?
Yes, because the edit is applied to your synced audio and video.

Feature deep dive: Word gaps and pacing controls

Dead air is a retention killer. The problem is that removing pauses manually is one of the most boring editing tasks, and you can easily overdo it and make your delivery sound unnatural.

Descript lets you adjust “word gaps,” which are the spaces between words in the transcript. You can set gaps manually, choose presets, or shorten gaps across a project. It also provides keyboard shortcuts, which sounds nerdy, but this is the sort of thing that saves real time when you edit weekly.

How I use it:

• If the content is educational, I shorten long pauses but do not eliminate them.
• If it is a short-form clip, I tighten more aggressively because pace matters more than “natural conversation.”
• I always watch back at 1x speed before export, because pace that feels “fine” while editing can feel rushed to a viewer.

Word gaps FAQ

Can I adjust pauses without re-timing every clip?
Yes. Word gap edits are designed to adjust pacing directly from the script.

Will this make me sound unnatural?
Only if you push it too far. Use it to remove long silences, not to remove breathing room.

Feature deep dive: Edit for Clarity

Edit for Clarity is the feature that moves Descript from “fast editor” to “guided editor.” It analyzes your script and tries to clean up pacing, tighten delivery, and remove content that does not contribute to the main point.

The important part is control. You choose intensity levels, and you choose whether to use AI speech to smooth transitions. That matters because it keeps you accountable for the final output. AI can help you cut fluff, but it cannot know your intent better than you do.

Where it shines:

• Long screen recordings where you explain something while figuring it out.
• Educational videos where you want to remove tangents without losing structure.
• Podcasts where you want a tighter “published” version and a cleaner listener experience.

Edit for Clarity FAQ

Is this a “one click and done” feature?
No, and that is a good thing. It is best used as a first pass, then you review and adjust.

Can it regenerate audio if edits create awkward cuts?
Descript notes that it can optionally use AI speech for smoother flow, depending on your settings and plan.

Feature deep dive: Studio Sound (AI noise reduction and voice enhancement)

Studio Sound is the feature I use when a recording is usable, but not impressive. Background hiss, room echo, laptop fans, and small inconsistencies can take a good video and make it feel amateur.

Descript describes Studio Sound as a regenerative AI audio enhancement. In practice, it can reduce background noise and make speech clearer. The real business value is this: you stop re-recording content just because the audio is not perfect.

My reality check: if your audio is distorted, clipped, or you are recording in a terrible environment, you cannot “AI your way out” completely. But for normal creator problems, Studio Sound can be the difference between “publishable” and “I’m embarrassed by this.”

Studio Sound FAQ

Should I always enable Studio Sound?
No. Use it when you need it. If your audio is already clean, you may prefer minimal processing.

Is it better than buying a mic?
No. A good mic and a decent room beat any software. Studio Sound is a productivity tool, not a substitute for basic recording hygiene.

Feature deep dive: Underlord (AI co-editor and “vibe editing”)

Underlord is Descript’s AI co-editor. The positioning is simple: instead of you memorizing every feature, you can ask the tool to help you do things inside Descript, and it can suggest edits or actions.

This is not magic. It is a productivity layer. It works best when you already have a clear goal, such as tightening pacing, creating clips, improving sound, or applying a consistent layout.

Where Underlord becomes valuable for non-editors is judgement. Descript frames it as an AI with “judgement” and expertise in the tool itself, which is a fancy way of saying it can guide you through options without you bouncing between tutorials.

How I use it without losing control:

• I treat Underlord like a capable assistant, not a decision maker.
• I use it for first-pass actions (remove filler words, tighten pacing, suggest clips).
• I keep final decisions human, especially when tone and intent matter.

Underlord FAQ

Is Underlord free?
Descript’s pricing page and product pages show different access levels by plan, and Underlord is limited on the free tier. Check your plan details.

Will Underlord replace an editor?
Not in the way most people mean. It can replace a lot of repetitive work, and it can help non-editors ship faster, but you still need a person who understands the audience and message.

Feature deep dive: Templates, brand consistency, and stock media

Most teams do not fail at content because they cannot edit. They fail because every piece of content becomes a fresh set of decisions. Fonts, caption styles, layouts, intros, lower-thirds, and thumbnails drift over time. That kills brand consistency and slows production.

Descript supports reusable styles and templates for things like captions and layouts, and it also offers a stock media library in certain plans. The exact availability varies by plan, so I treat it as a “capacity and consistency” feature rather than a guaranteed baseline.

What this unlocks in practice:

• One person can design a standard look, and everyone else can reuse it.
• Clips can ship with consistent watermarking and formatting.
• You spend time improving the message, not re-styling every video.

Templates and stock media FAQ

Does Descript include stock media?
Yes, Descript highlights a stock media library in its tool pages and getting started materials. Higher plans may include broader access.

Do templates actually matter for a small team?
Yes. Templates are not about “big company branding.” They are about removing repetitive decisions so you publish more often.

Feature deep dive: AI Clips and repurposing (turn one video into many)

If your content strategy includes social media, repurposing is not optional. The issue is that most repurposing workflows either destroy your schedule, or they produce low-quality clips that do not match your brand.

Descript includes clip-focused workflows, including AI actions to find strong moments, plus editing tools to format, caption, and export for common platforms. I like this because it keeps repurposing close to the source edit, so you are not exporting and re-importing into five different tools.

My clip workflow (repeatable):

1. Create a clean long-form master first.
2. Use AI or manual transcript highlighting to identify 3 to 8 clip-worthy moments.
3. Duplicate those moments into new compositions so the master stays untouched.
4. Apply a consistent caption and layout template, then export in the right aspect ratio.

AI Clips FAQ

Do I need AI to make clips?
No. The transcript makes manual clip selection fast. AI helps you find moments quicker, but you still choose what represents you well.

Will this work for webinars and long training videos?
Yes, that is one of the strongest use cases. Long videos usually contain multiple reusable moments.

Feature deep dive: Look Good AI effects (Eye Contact, Green Screen)

Two things make people avoid recording video. First, they cannot maintain eye contact when reading notes. Second, they hate their background and think they need a studio. Descript’s “Look Good” AI tools target those practical blockers.

Eye Contact adjusts gaze so it looks like you are looking into the camera, which is useful when you are using notes or a teleprompter-style workflow. Green Screen can remove your background and replace it, which can help you produce cleaner looking videos even when you are recording from a normal office.

My guidance: these tools are best when used lightly. Use them to reduce friction and improve clarity, not to create an artificial “perfect human” look.

Look Good AI FAQ

Does Eye Contact work if I am reading off-screen?
That is the intended use case. Descript describes it as a way to maintain camera-style eye contact while reading.

Is Green Screen only for creators?
No. It is useful for educators, product demos, and internal training where background distractions reduce clarity.

Feature deep dive: Captions and dynamic subtitles

Captions are no longer optional if you care about reach, accessibility, or education. Even outside compliance, captions improve comprehension and engagement. Research reviews have found that captioning can improve understanding and recall, not just for people with hearing loss, but for everyone. There is also a strong accessibility expectation in standards like WCAG, which include captioning requirements for prerecorded media.

Descript generates captions from your transcript and lets you style them. It also supports dynamic captions on current plans, which includes things like word highlighting and layout options. The point is not “fancy captions.” The point is consistency and speed.

My practical caption workflow:

1. Clean up the transcript first, so captions are accurate.
2. Add a captions layer, then apply a consistent style.
3. Spot-check technical terms and names.
4. Export a clip and watch it muted. If the message is not clear, fix it.

Captions FAQ

Why do captions matter beyond accessibility?
Captions improve comprehension and allow silent viewing. They also help viewers follow technical content and unfamiliar accents. See WCAG guidance and captioning research.

Can I style captions in Descript?
Yes. Descript’s help docs cover adding captions and styling them without manually syncing every line.

Feature deep dive: Screen recording for demos and tutorials

If you are an educator, consultant, or SaaS founder, screen recordings are one of the highest ROI content formats you can produce. They are also one of the easiest to get wrong, because a good screen recording needs pacing, structure, and clarity.

Descript’s advantage is that screen recording and editing sit inside the same workflow. You record, get a transcript, and then edit by cutting text. That removes friction and helps you actually publish.

Screen recording FAQ

Can I record my screen directly in Descript?
Yes. Descript includes screen recording as a core workflow.

What is the biggest mistake in screen recordings?
Not planning structure. Use chapters, titles, or a simple outline so viewers can follow the lesson.

Feature deep dive: Remote recording with Descript Rooms

Remote interviews are a constant reality now, and the problem is always the same: guest friction, inconsistent audio, and the chaos of aligning tracks later.

Descript Rooms is a browser-based recording space designed for recording with others. That matters because it reduces setup for guests. From an operational point of view, less friction means more shows get recorded, which sounds obvious, but it is the difference between “we should do a podcast” and “we actually published 30 episodes.”

To be fair, reliability experiences vary across tools and environments. Some reviewers prefer specialist remote recording platforms for mission-critical recordings. My advice is simple: test it with your typical guest setup before you bet your entire production schedule on it.

Rooms FAQ

Is Rooms built for audio-only and video interviews?
Yes. Descript’s help docs describe starting recordings and using Rooms sessions for recording with others.

Should I replace my current remote recording tool immediately?
Only after testing. Your internet, your guests’ setups, and your tolerance for risk matter.

Feature deep dive: Scenes, layers, and timeline tools (polish and production value)

Some people assume Descript is “only” a transcript editor. That is outdated. Descript has a timeline, scenes, and layers that let you build real compositions, including b-roll, titles, and structured layouts.

Here is how I think about it: the transcript gets you speed. Scenes and layers get you production value. The timeline gets you precision.

Key concepts that make the workflow easier:

• Scenes act like segments of your video, each with its own layers and visuals.
• Layers hold your visual and audio elements like video, images, text, and music.
• The timeline shows alignment between script and media, plus layer lanes for b-roll and effects.

If you come from Premiere or Final Cut, you will still need a little adaptation. But for educators and business creators, this model is often easier because it maps to how you think: script first, visuals second, timing last.

Scenes, layers, and timeline FAQ

Can I do precision timing in Descript?
Yes. Descript has timeline controls and advanced timeline tools for detailed edits.

What are layers in Descript?
Descript describes layers as containers for visual and audio elements in your project. You can stack and reposition them across scenes.

Feature deep dive: Collaboration and review (how teams stay sane)

When content is created by a team, the bottleneck is rarely “editing.” It is feedback loops. People leave vague notes, edits get lost, and approvals happen in DMs and email threads. That is where deadlines die.

Descript supports sharing and collaboration workflows so projects can be reviewed and refined in a more structured way. I care about this because it creates accountability. If feedback is centralized, decisions are documented, and ownership is clearer.

My operational best practice:

• Define a single reviewer who owns final approval.
• Require time-stamped feedback, not vague “make it better” notes.
• Freeze the script once the cut is approved, then only polish visuals and sound.

Collaboration FAQ

Is Descript good for teams?
Yes, particularly if your team needs a shared editing surface and structured review. The transcript is easier for non-editors to review than a timeline.

Do I still need a process outside the tool?
Yes. Tools support workflows, but they do not replace clear ownership and a defined approval process.

Reference: Descript for work

Feature deep dive: AI voice tools and consent

AI voice tools are useful, and they are also sensitive. The main legitimate use case is simple: fixing small mistakes without re-recording, or regenerating a short phrase while keeping your delivery consistent.

Descript has published security and AI feature notes, including that AI features are opt-in and that AI voices require user consent. Descript has also described an Overdub consent approach, where training data requires explicit consent language. That matters because voice cloning is one of the areas where “cool tech” can become “harmful tech” quickly if handled irresponsibly.

My operating rule for businesses and educators: only use AI voice tools for your own voice or for voices you have contractual permission to use. Then document the decision and keep access controlled. If you cannot explain your process, do not use the tool.

AI voice FAQ

Does Descript require consent for AI voice tools?
Descript states that AI voices require user consent, and its Overdub-related content describes explicit consent requirements.

Is it safe to use AI voices for a company?
It can be, if you have governance. Treat it like any other sensitive capability: access control, documented approval, and clear policy.

What real users say about Descript (testimonials, patterns, and warnings)

I do not rely on a handful of cherry-picked testimonials. I look for patterns across verified review platforms, because that is where you see both the love and the pain.

On G2, Descript shows a 4.6/5 score based on hundreds of reviews, with common positives around ease of editing and text-based workflows. It also surfaces common negatives like performance issues and learning curve themes. That aligns with my experience: when it clicks, it feels like cheating. When your machine struggles or a project becomes heavy, it can feel laggy and frustrating.

On Capterra and Software Advice, you see similar themes: people love transcript-based editing and captions, and some users complain about reliability or responsiveness depending on their setup and version.

My take on this: Descript is a system. To get results, you need a stable workflow, decent hardware, and a repeatable template. If you treat it like a casual toy, you will have a casual experience.

References: G2: Descript reviews | Capterra: Descript reviews | Software Advice: Descript reviews

Pricing and plans (what I would choose and why)

I am not going to paste pricing tables into this review because they change. The detail that matters is how Descript structures usage: plans include a combination of “media hours” and “AI credits,” and higher tiers unlock more AI tools, higher export quality, and more advanced capabilities.

If you are just testing whether the workflow fits you, start with the free plan and validate the core loop: import, transcribe, edit in text, captions, export. Once that is proven, upgrade based on your output requirements.

My decision guide:

• Free: best for testing the workflow and learning the basics.
• Paid creator tier: best when you are publishing regularly and want consistent export quality and AI tools.
• Team/business tiers: best when multiple people edit, review, and publish, and you need predictable capacity.

Reference: Descript Pricing & Plans

How Descript fits into my wider “ship more content” stack

I’m building Man with Many Caps as a practical resource for business owners. The point is always the same: simplify the work, document the process, and use tools that help you ship consistently.

If you want to see how I think about tooling in general, read Man with Many Caps and the approach behind the brand. It will help you understand why I prioritize systems and repeatable workflows over one-off hacks.

For creators who struggle with time and task chaos, I pair Descript with calendar-first execution tools. I shared my full workflow in my Motion App Review, because content creation fails when scheduling and prioritization fails.

And for anyone building a content engine that actually ranks and compounds, SEO tooling matters. My Search Atlas Review covers how I approach keyword research, content planning, and publishing workflows so your videos and blogs work together.

Descript alternatives (when I would choose something else)

I do not believe in one-tool dogma. Tools exist for different jobs.

I would choose a traditional editor (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci) when:

• I need advanced color grading and cinematic finishing.
• I am doing complex motion graphics or VFX.
• The edit is built around visuals, not spoken word.

I would choose a simple mobile-first editor (like CapCut) when:

• I’m doing fast social edits with heavy templates and trending effects.
• The workflow is phone-first and speed beats precision.

I would still choose Descript when:

• The content is primarily spoken-word and needs to be clean, clear, and consistent.
• I want one workflow from transcript to captions to clips.
• I want to reduce editing time without sacrificing quality.

My final recommendation

If you are searching for a “Descript review” because you want to save time, save money, or publish more consistently, Descript is one of the few tools that actually delivers on that promise.

The difference is not a single AI feature. It is the combination of text-based editing plus practical cleanup tools, packaged in a workflow that business creators can actually run weekly.

If you want a simple next step: start a free project, import a real recording you have been avoiding, and run the workflow in this order: clean transcript, rough cut in text, remove fillers, tighten gaps, apply Studio Sound if needed, add captions, export.

Descript review FAQ

Is Descript worth it in 2026?

If you create spoken-word content regularly, yes. The time saved in rough cuts, filler removal, pacing control, and captions can easily outweigh the subscription. Validate it with a real project first.

Is Descript free?

Yes, Descript offers a free plan, but access to features and limits vary by plan. Always check the current pricing page for the latest details.

What is Descript best used for?

Podcasts, interviews, tutorials, screen recordings, educational videos, and repurposing long-form content into clips. It is strongest where transcript-based editing maps to the work.

Can Descript replace Adobe Premiere Pro?

For many business creators, it can replace Premiere for day-to-day spoken-word editing. For advanced grading, VFX, and cinematic edits, Premiere and similar tools still lead.

Does Descript remove filler words automatically?

Yes. Descript detects filler words in your script and provides tools to remove or adjust them in bulk, with options to preserve natural timing.

How good are Descript captions?

They are strong for speed and workflow. You can generate captions from your transcript, style them, and export quickly. Accuracy still depends on transcript quality, so correct key terms first.

Is Descript safe for business use?

Descript publishes a security and data protection overview, including encryption at rest and in transit, and states that AI features are opt-in with consent requirements for AI voices. If you are in a regulated environment, review those materials and document your internal policy.

What computer do I need for Descript?

Descript can be resource-intensive on larger projects. If you are editing long videos, multi-layer scenes, or using AI tools heavily, expect better results on a modern machine with solid CPU and memory.