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Sound Good features in the AI Tools panel help tidy up your audio.
Sound Good panel in the Descript editor

Options in the Sound good section of the AI Tools panel in the Descript editor

Usage noteOn current plans, this feature uses AI Credits. Learn more about tracking your Media Minutes and AI Credits.Legacy and Sunset plans track usage differently. See our Understanding your Legacy and Sunset plan guide for details.

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Edit For Clarity

Automatically clean up wordiness, retakes, filler, and off-topic segments. Adjust the intensity slider to control how aggressive the edits are, and optionally apply AI speech to reword small sections for smoother delivery. Learn how to use Edit for Clarity

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Studio Sound

Enhance voice quality and remove background noise with Studio Sound. This effect improves clarity, removes room echo, and smooths inconsistent audio across speakers. Learn more about Studio Sound

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Remove Filler Words

Automatically detect and remove words like “um,” “uh,” and “you know” from your transcript and audio. Learn more about removing filler words

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Remove Retakes

Remove repeated lines or false starts with a single click. This tool detects where you’ve re-recorded a phrase and marks earlier versions for removal. Edits appear as ignored text, and you can restore or delete them as needed.

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Shorten Word Gaps

Adjust long pauses to fine-tune the pacing of your audio. Preview gaps individually or shorten them all at once. Learn more about adjusting word gaps

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Add Chapters

Automatically generate chapter markers and titles for your video or podcast. Add them to your script as markers or copy a timestamped list for your share page or show notes.