> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.descript.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Downgrade or Cancel a Subscription

> Downgrade, cancel, or resume a Descript subscription.

When you cancel or downgrade your Descript subscription, your current plan will remain active until the end of your billing cycle. After that, your account will either move to the Free plan (if you're canceling) or to the new paid plan you selected (if you're downgrading).

You'll still have access to your projects, but any features from your previous plan that aren't included in your new one will no longer be available.

To avoid unexpected charges, make any changes before your next renewal date.

<Warning>
  **Before you get started**

  * **Canceling an account for someone who no longer works at your company?**<br />Descript support can only process cancellation requests coming from Drive owner's email address. If the original owner has left your company, we recommend working with your IT team to regain access or reinstate their email. [Contact our support team](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) for help.
  * **Canceling a subscription to a legacy plan?**<br />Once you leave a legacy plan, you can’t return to it — even if you change your mind. [Learn more about legacy plans](/billing-payments-plans/legacy-sunset).
</Warning>

## Downgrade or cancel your subscription

Canceling your subscription is the same as downgrading to the Free plan. To switch to another paid plan, just choose a different option in the plan picker.

1. Log in at [web.descript.com](https://web.descript.com/) or open the desktop app.
2. Open [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings) with `Command/Control + , (comma)`
3. If you own multiple Drives, use the Drive picker in the sidebar to select the correct Drive.
4. Go to the **Plan** tab and click **Change plan**.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U/images/external/descript-40004112935053-8b4a2ec639.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U&q=85&s=5d97a5cd68a27c40f20c483b8870e77a" alt="Change plan screen in Descript" width="1674" height="1512" data-path="images/external/descript-40004112935053-8b4a2ec639.png" />
5. Select the plan you want to switch to. To cancel, choose **Downgrade to Free**.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/x_o3AVZ-HKjw1TIM/images/external/descript-37751436624525-a717d0fc99.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=x_o3AVZ-HKjw1TIM&q=85&s=2cf8b176e684f406584f7ca40ba2631e" alt="Downgrade to Free option" width="3024" height="1646" data-path="images/external/descript-37751436624525-a717d0fc99.png" />
6. Select a reason for canceling (required), then click **Cancel subscription**.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP/images/external/descript-31611433433613-799bb16216.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP&q=85&s=42912949a0db569effc2bdba8ca016b7" alt="Confirm cancellation" width="2542" height="1384" data-path="images/external/descript-31611433433613-799bb16216.png" />
7. Follow the prompts until you see the cancellation confirmation message.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/3j47b3XLm5VXH3bx/images/external/descript-38657898448781-18d46f3434.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=3j47b3XLm5VXH3bx&q=85&s=ff71416721c5b33f808ba88b949a84d4" alt="Cancellation confirmation screen" width="1444" height="786" data-path="images/external/descript-38657898448781-18d46f3434.png" />

### What happens after cancellation?

* You’ll stay on your current plan until the end of your billing cycle.
* After that, your Drive will switch to the Free plan.
* Your existing projects will remain accessible.
* You can upgrade again anytime from your subscription settings.

## Resume a canceled or downgraded subscription

If you change your mind before the billing cycle ends, you can cancel the pending downgrade or cancellation.

1. Log in at [web.descript.com](https://web.descript.com/) or open the app.
2. Open [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings) with `Command/Control + , (comma)`
3. Select the correct Drive from the left sidebar.
4. In the **Plan** tab, click to cancel the pending change.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U/images/external/descript-40004112935053-8b4a2ec639.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U&q=85&s=5d97a5cd68a27c40f20c483b8870e77a" alt="Cancel pending change" width="1674" height="1512" data-path="images/external/descript-40004112935053-8b4a2ec639.png" />

## Decrease editor seats or transcription hours

<Note>
  If your account is past due or your last payment failed, you won’t be able to adjust your plan until the issue is resolved. Contact support if you need help.
</Note>

1. Log in at [web.descript.com](https://web.descript.com/) or open the app.
2. Open [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings) with `Command/Control + , (comma)`
3. Select **Edit current plan**.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP/images/external/descript-31611433431565-bf2ae26bd3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP&q=85&s=3ff1410b9efd746169bd98b5c35b66e6" alt="Edit plan screen" width="1620" height="1458" data-path="images/external/descript-31611433431565-bf2ae26bd3.png" />
4. Update the number of seats or transcription hours. To limit editing to just the Drive owner, set seats to one.
5. You can also update your payment method if needed.
6. Click **Save changes** to apply updates.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP/images/external/descript-31611438484237-eb592b15be.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP&q=85&s=f7e553c373126615167f2f2893cb70aa" alt="Save changes button" width="2914" height="1444" data-path="images/external/descript-31611438484237-eb592b15be.png" />

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