Podcasts are powerful, but Shorts and Reels drive discovery. Descript bridges the gap with audiograms and multitrack editing. Indian creators can now turn long talks into viral clips in minutes.
India Snapshot
| Plan | INR / Month |
Key Features |
Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ₹0 | Limited editing, screen record |
Students, hobbyists |
| Creator | ~₹1,000 | Text editing, screen record, audiogram |
Podcasters, YouTubers |
| Pro | ~₹1,700 | AI filler removal, overdub, team tools |
Coaches, SMBs, agencies |
- Payments: Cards, EMI, some Razorpay resellers; GST invoices supported.
- Support: Email/chat; global hours but workable for India.
Want to turn podcasts into Shorts? Try Descript Pro with audiogram and multitrack editing.
Why Audiograms Work for India
- Many Indian creators want to repurpose podcasts into social media bites.
- Audiograms add captions + waveforms, helping with regional reach when audio is in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, or English.
- Shorts and Reels drive more discoverability than long-form audio.
Multitrack Flow for Podcasters
- Import podcast audio/video.
- Descript transcribes everything.
- Use multitrack editing to isolate speakers.
- Add captions with one click.
- Trim down to 30–60 seconds.
- Export vertical 9:16 clip for Reels/Shorts.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Easy to repurpose long podcasts into Shorts.
- Audiograms + captions increase engagement.
- Multitrack editing saves time.
Cons
- Not a replacement for Premiere for pro edits.
- Rendering slightly slow.
- Pro plan cost (~₹1,700) may feel high for beginners.
Quick Checklist for Indian Podcasters
- Start with Creator (~₹1,000) for audiograms.
- Upgrade to Pro (~₹1,700) for AI filler removal + overdub.
- Claim GST invoice for tax benefits.
- Test free plan before scaling up.
- Publish Shorts to YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn for reach.
From podcasts to viral Shorts — get Descript Pro for audiograms, captions, and multitrack editing.
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