Editors that use AI for transcripts, captions, silence removal, clipping long videos into shorts and cleaning up audio.
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AI video editors speed up the slow parts of editing: transcription, captions, silence and filler-word removal, and cutting long videos into short clips. Descript suits speech-heavy content, CapCut short-form social video, OpusClip repurposing long videos and VEED quick browser-based editing.
Generative video models and AI editing tools
Runway offers text-to-video and image-to-video generation alongside AI editing tools such as background removal and motion tracking, used by filmmakers and creators.
Best for: Filmmakers and editors who want generated shots and AI effects
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript
Descript transcribes your recordings so you can edit audio and video like a document, with AI tools for filler-word removal, studio-quality sound and clip creation.
Best for: Podcasters and talking-head YouTubers
All-in-one video editor with AI captions and effects
CapCut is a video editor for mobile, desktop and web with templates, auto-captions, background removal and other AI features geared to short-form social video.
Best for: Short-form creators editing on phone or desktop
| Feature | RRunway | DDescript | CCapCut | OOpusClip | VVEED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Filmmakers and editors who want generated shots and AI effects | Podcasters and talking-head YouTubers | Short-form creators editing on phone or desktop | Repurposing podcasts and long videos into shorts | Teams that want a simple editor in the browser |
| Editorial rating | |||||
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| API | Yes | Not verified | No | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Web | Web |
| Visit Runway | Visit Descript | Visit CapCut | Visit OpusClip | Visit VEED |
Choose based on your content: transcript-based editing is fastest for podcasts and talking-head videos, template-driven editors suit short social videos, and clipping tools help repurpose long recordings. Check export limits and watermarks on free plans before committing.
Generative video models and AI editing tools
Runway offers text-to-video and image-to-video generation alongside AI editing tools such as background removal and motion tracking, used by filmmakers and creators.
Best for: Filmmakers and editors who want generated shots and AI effects
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript
Descript transcribes your recordings so you can edit audio and video like a document, with AI tools for filler-word removal, studio-quality sound and clip creation.
Best for: Podcasters and talking-head YouTubers
All-in-one video editor with AI captions and effects
CapCut is a video editor for mobile, desktop and web with templates, auto-captions, background removal and other AI features geared to short-form social video.
Best for: Short-form creators editing on phone or desktop
Turn long videos into short viral clips
OpusClip analyses long-form videos, picks highlight moments and reframes them into vertical short clips with captions, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Best for: Repurposing podcasts and long videos into shorts
Browser-based video editor with AI subtitles
VEED is an online video editor with automatic subtitles, translations, eye-contact correction and other AI tools, designed for quick social and marketing videos.
Best for: Teams that want a simple editor in the browser
Studio-quality remote recording with AI editing
Riverside records high-quality audio and video locally for each guest, then offers transcription, text-based editing and AI-generated clips.
Best for: Remote video podcasts and interviews
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