Descript is currently a desktop application that runs on Mac and Windows.
Chromebooks, iPads, Windows Surface devices, and Linux are not supported.
We're also introducing a web version of Descript that's gradually being rolled out. Learn more about Descript for Web here.
macOS System Recommendations
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Display | 1920 x 1080 or greater |
Network storage connection | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
Internet Speed | 500 Mbps |
Processor | Intel® 7thGen or newer CPU (aka Kaby Lake), or Apple silicon M1 or later - avoid fan-less configurations such as MacBook Air |
Operating system |
macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later |
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Windows System Recommendations
Recommended specifications for HD, 4K, or higher | |
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Display | 1920 x 1080 or greater |
Network storage connection | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
Internet Speed | 500 Mbps |
Processor | Intel® 7th Gen (aka Kaby Lake), or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU |
Operating system |
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version V20H2 or later |
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Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache |
Other recommendations
- Make sure you have at least 20GB of free hard drive space on your computer.
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If you’re using the screen recorder, we recommend:
- At least 16GB of DDR4 (or better) RAM
- The GPU driver should be updated. If the driver is pre 2021 (how to check), there’s a good chance you’ll have problems, and we strongly recommend against trying the screen recorder.
- There has to be a GPU for the recorder to operate. Currently, the recorder won’t run for systems without a GPU (i.e. servers).
Minimum system requirements
macOS Desktop
- Minimum 8GB RAM
- macOS 10.13 or later
- macOS 10.14 or later required for Computer Audio recording
- Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browser is required for authentication
Apple Silicon
Descript now offers an application version with native support for Apple Silicon (M1).
Windows Desktop
- Minimum 8GB RAM
- Microsoft Windows 64-bit OS (10.0 or greater)
- Windows 10 Version 1903(May 2019 Update) or later required for Screen Recorder and Computer Audio
- Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser is required for authentication
Desktop Browsers (Playback and Comments only)
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Edge
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Descript available for use on other platforms such as Chromebooks, Linux, iOS or other mobile apps?
Descript is currently only available as a Windows or Mac desktop application, although you can access limited viewing and transcription submission features when logged in via a web browser at web.descript.com.
I'm seeing an error message that Descript runs best with 20GB of free space. What gives?
Though Descript can run with less than 20GB of storage, Descript runs best with 20GB or more free space on your hard drive. You can also change the location of offline files if you're out of space locally and don't want to delete data on your hard drive.