Descript
DescriptEdit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
🎬 Category
Best Video & Audio AI tools for small business (2026)
AI video and audio tools edit videos by editing text, generate voiceovers, remove background noise, add captions and create avatar presenters for training and marketing videos.
Quick picks
Our editors' starting points in Video & Audio, and who each one suits. Paid placements never appear in this list.
- Descript: Suits podcasters and anyone editing talking-head video who would rather edit text.
- CapCut: Suits businesses making short vertical videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
- ElevenLabs: Suits businesses that need natural voiceovers or dubbing in several languages.
AI Apps
CapCut
CapCutFast mobile and desktop video editor with AI captions and effects.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabsRealistic AI voices for voiceovers, dubbing and voice agents.
HeyGen
HeyGenAI avatar videos and video translation.
Synthesia
SynthesiaStudio-quality AI avatar videos for training and communications.
Clueso
CluesoTurn screen recordings into polished videos and how-to articles.
GitHub Repos
A fully local, open-source alternative to paid AI voice tools.
Guides
Video & Audio: common questions
What is the easiest AI video tool for beginners?
Text-based editors like Descript let you edit a video by editing its transcript, which is far easier than a traditional timeline. For short social clips, mobile-first editors with auto-captions are the fastest option.
Need help choosing video & audio tools? Garner Digital Consulting sets up AI for small businesses.