# How to Edit Video in Descript

> To edit video in Descript, drag and drop your file to transcribe it, edit the text directly to update the video, select text or video sections to delete or trim, and click Publish to save your edited video.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-video-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3cd2ab56e05a00fe453a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Drag and drop your video file into Descript.
2. Descript automatically transcribes your video. Review the text for accuracy.
3. Edit the text directly; your changes will automatically update the video.
4. Select text or video sections to delete or trim, and Descript will adjust the video.
5. Click "Publish" to save your edited video in your preferred format.