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Category Guide

AI Video Editing

Edit faster with AI-powered tools. Auto-transcription, smart cuts, text-based editing, and automated workflows.

8 Tools Reviewed
$0-25 Avg. Price/mo
10x Faster Editing
4K Max Resolution
Our Top Pick
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Descript

★★★★★ 4.5/5 — Best AI Video Editor

Descript revolutionizes video editing with text-based editing — edit your video like a document. Delete words from the transcript, and the video cuts automatically. Features include Overdub (AI voice cloning), Studio Sound (audio enhancement), and Eye Contact (gaze correction). Perfect for podcasters, YouTubers, and course creators.

Strengths: Text-based editing, AI voice cloning, auto-transcription, collaborative
Limitations: Learning curve for traditional editors, requires internet connection
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Buying Guide

How to Choose an AI Video Editor

What are AI Video Editors?

AI video editors use machine learning to automate tedious editing tasks. This includes automatic transcription, silence removal, scene detection, audio enhancement, and intelligent cuts. Instead of manually scrubbing through footage, AI helps you edit faster while maintaining quality.

Key Features to Look For

  • Auto-Transcription: Accurate speech-to-text for text-based editing
  • Smart Cuts: Remove silences, filler words, and mistakes automatically
  • Audio Enhancement: Noise removal, normalization, studio-quality sound
  • AI Effects: Eye contact correction, background removal, style transfer
  • Export Options: Social media presets, quality settings, format support
  • Collaboration: Team features, comments, version history

Best Use Cases

  • Podcast editing and production
  • YouTube video creation
  • Social media content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
  • Course and tutorial creation
  • Meeting recordings and summaries
  • Interview editing