Export an audio file

To export your content as an audio file, click Export and select the Audio tab. To access advanced options, choose Local export as the Destination.

Curious to learn more about audio file formats? See our in-depth blog post here.

Export audio settings in Descript

Export settings

Setting Description
Export
Current composition Exports your currently selected composition.
Current selection Exports only the text you've selected in your script.
Current scene Exports the full scene based on the playhead location (for video compositions).
Markers Exports individual audio files for each Marker in the composition.
Line breaks Exports separate audio files for each section of text separated by line breaks.
All compositions Batch exports an audio file for every composition in your project.
Format Choose from .m4a, .wav, or .mp3.
Advanced Advanced settings icon
Channels Select mono (1) or stereo (2) output.
Sample rate Choose 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.
Audio bitrate Select from: 32 kbps, 48 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, or 256 kbps. Available for .m4a and .mp3 exports only.
Normalize volume Choose from: Off, Peak, -14 LUFS, -16 LUFS, -18 LUFS, -23 LUFS, or -24 LUFS.
Metadata Metadata icon Add or remove metadata like show title, episode title, description, artwork, and markers/chapters. Note: .wav files do not support artwork or chapter markers.