Best AI tools for video editing
See why Descript leads this ranking for cutting talking video by editing the words
This ranking covers AI tools that edit existing video. Descript is first because you can cut a talking take by editing the transcript. The tools below it are useful for short social cuts or clipping a long recording.
- 01
Descript
Descript transcribes your recording so deleting a sentence removes that moment. Finish interviews, lessons, and demos without hunting a waveform.
- Cuts follow the words
- Filler removal in one pass
- Screen recording in the same app
- Repair a flub without a full reshoot
- 02
CapCut
CapCut is a timeline editor for phone, desktop, and web. Trim clips, add text and effects, and export, with paid plans for premium assets and AI tools.
- One account across devices
- A real free tier
- Paid assets are clearly marked
- 03
Opus Clip
Opus Clip scans a long video, suggests short moments, adds animated captions, and reframes each clip for vertical feeds, so you review options instead of scrubbing.
- Less scrubbing through footage
- Captions arrive with each clip
- Reframing follows the speaker
How we rank these tools
We focus on tools that help you get the job done with less time and effort. Our selections consider relevant features, ease of use, and who each tool is best suited for—so you can find the right fit for your needs.