Descript has introduced Underlord, a new AI-powered editing assistant built into its video and podcast editing platform. Descript describes Underlord as an "agentic video co-editor" that can read a user's script, review video content, make editing suggestions, accept feedback, and execute multiple editing tasks from natural-language prompts.
According to Descript's product page, Underlord can perform a range of tasks including writing scripts from prompts, converting documents, slides, or blog posts into video, applying bulk edits (such as centering speakers, bleeping language, or adding lower thirds), cutting content for engagement, and generating avatar-hosted explainers or promo clips. Descript states that Underlord is designed to know how to use all Descript features, positioning it as a single interface for directing edits rather than navigating individual tools.
Underlord is available across Descript's existing pricing tiers. The Free tier ($0/month) includes "limited use of Underlord, our agentic video co-editor and AI tools." The Hobbyist tier ($16 per person/month, listed as $24 before discount) grants "access to Underlord" along with 400 AI credits per month and 1080p watermark-free export. The Creator tier ($24 per person/month, listed as $35 before discount) provides "full access to Underlord, our AI video co-