Descript includes a built-in stock media library with high-quality videos, images, GIFs, music, and sound effects.

This article covers:

• How to access and use stock media in Descript
• What types of content are available
• Commercial use of stock media

Access stock media in Descript

Search and add media directly to your project from the Stock panel in the right-hand sidebar.

1. Open your project in Descript. If needed, select the composition you want to work in.
2. Click the Stock panel in the right-hand sidebar.
3. Search using keywords, and use the tabs to filter by media type:
   • Visuals — includes videos, GIFs, images, GIPHY stickers, and backgrounds
   • Audio — includes music and sound effects
4. Add media by clicking a tile or dragging and dropping it into your composition.

Once added, stock media becomes part of your project files and can be reused across compositions.

Commercial use of integrated libraries

Descript includes a host of video, image, and audio integrations, including content from stock media providers GIPHY and Storyblocks. When using stock media in commercial content, keep the following in mind:

• GIPHY GIFs or stickers cannot be used commercially
• Other stock content may be used in most commercial, personal, and editorial projects

For full details, check our Terms of Use and those of our partners:

• GIPHY
• Storyblocks

Trademark, logo, and copyright considerations

Some stock media may include imagery that depicts trademarks, logos, or other copyrighted content. This type of material may be protected by copyright or trademark law and should be used with caution. Always review your content for possible third-party rights before publishing.