Descript Help Center
Find answers to questions, learn a new skill and get the most out of your media.
Welcome to the Descript Help Center! If you have questions about how to use Descript, you’ve come to the right place.
New to Descript?
Start with the Learn Descript section of our app—it's the best way to learn the basics.
You may also notice some upcoming Descript Labs features enabled in your version of Descript. If you find discrepancies between your version of Descript and the content in our help center, please visit our Descript Labs page for more details.
What's new with Descript
- Keep up to date with what's changed in our latest big Season 6 launch - what's new in Descript
- Preview upcoming features with Descript Labs
- Quick Recorder is even more fun to use with a recent update
- Keep a pulse on even more cool things you can do with Descript by visiting our Changelog
Walkthroughs
These end-to-end video walkthroughs will give you a strong foundation on the basics of using Descript.
Tips for specific types of content
After you understand the basics of Descript, here are some tips on specific types of content.
Editor basics
Transcription
Recording
Multitrack editing
Animation & transitions
Effects
- Studio sound (audio background removal)
- Green screen (video background removal)
- Audio and video effects
- Changing clip speed
AI Speakers, text-to-speech, and Overdub
Sharing
Project management
Other resources
- Creator HQ is where we write about improving your craft as a creator, in a way that is more universal and not specific to using Descript.
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, where we release weekly videos highlighting new features, workflow tips, and more.
- Join a live event. We live stream tutorials weekly - join and converse with Descript pros.
- Join our Discord Community to chat with other Descript users.
- View and create feature requests if you want something we don’t have.
- Contact us if you’re stuck, and a human who works at Descript will help you.