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Descript
Descript vs Retina
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| Overview | |||
| Description | AI video and podcast editor that lets you edit media by editing a text transcript, with automated cleanup and an AI editing agent. | Mac screen recorder by BlendPixel adding cinematic zoom, cursor smoothing, and AI-assisted enhancement. | |
| Category | |||
| Developer | Descript | BlendPixel | |
| Verified Status | No | ||
| Last Updated | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 | |
| Pricing | |||
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Free | |
| Free Plan | No | Yes | |
| Free Trial | — | No | |
| Open Source | No | No | |
| Capabilities | |||
| API Access | — | No | |
| Features | • Text-based video/audio editing • Automatic transcription • Underlord AI video editing agent • Filler word removal and studio sound enhancement • Green screen removal and eye contact correction • AI voice cloning and speech synthesis • Multi-track podcast editing • Video translation and caption/subtitle generation | • Cinematic zoom with smooth camera movement • Automatic cursor smoothing • 4K export with optimized file size • AI-assisted graphics enhancement • macOS-only, public beta • Free during beta with full feature access | |
| Tags | editingtranscriptfiller-words | screen-recordermacos-appcinematic-recordingdemo-videosai-video-enhancement | |
| Trust and Engagement | |||
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | |
| Saves | 0 | 0 | |
| Views | 65 | 2 | |
| Quality Score | 53/100 | 29/100 | |
| Website Status | Online | Online | |
| Availability | |||
| Website | descript.com | blendpixel.com | |
| Social Links | 3 linked | 3 linked | |
| Screenshots | Yes | No | |
| Reviews | |||
| Pros | • Free to use • Recommended by our editors | • Free to use | |
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