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Set the volume, zoom, or color on one clip the way you want, then copy those attributes and paste them onto other clips or layers instead of redoing the work each time.

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Getting Started

In Descript, clips refer to individual pieces of media on the timeline, such as audio, video, or image files, while layers refer to visual elements that can be overlaid on these clips, such as text or shapes.
  1. Select your source clip or layer (either single-click with the Select tool, or double-click with the Range tool).
  2. Open the menu in the top left and select Edit > Copy to copy it, or press Command + C (macOS) or Control + C (Windows).
  3. Select the destination clip, selection, or layer. If you would like to apply the effect to more than one, you can either press Shift + Click with the Select tool to select multiple, or select Edit > Select All to select all within the track or layer.
  4. Select Edit > Paste selected attributes or press `Command
    • Shift + V(macOS) orControl + Shift + V` (Windows) to apply the properties.
Where to Copy From Timeline vs. Scene EditorSome attributes, like zoom and color corrections, must be copied from the scene editor as they pertain to visual adjustments. Other settings, such as volume or text style, can be copied directly from the Timeline.
Limitations on Attribute CopyNot all attributes can be copied between all clip or layer types. Current limitations include the inability to copy certain layer-specific settings between non-script elements.