You can access your app settings from the top right corner of the Drive view.
General settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default project | Choose whether new projects default to video or audio-only compositions. |
| Default AI speaker | Set the default speaker label for new Write mode projects. |
| Theme | Select Light, Dark, or match your system settings. |
Transcription settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default transcription language | Set to Auto by default. You can choose from 23 supported languages for automatic transcription. |
| Always ask before transcribing | Prompts you to confirm the language before transcription begins. Useful if you work in multiple languages or don’t want a file transcribed immediately after import. If you exit the language picker, the file won’t be transcribed. |
| Transcription provider | Choose your preferred transcription engine. Hover over the info icon in the app to compare provider strengths. |
| Automatically detect speakers |
When enabled, Descript asks for confirmation before running speaker
detection. Learn more about detecting speakers. |
Connected apps
| Integration | Description |
|---|---|
| Connect your LinkedIn account to add verified Descript skills to your LinkedIn profile . | |
| Zoom | Connect your Zoom account to import recordings directly into Descript. |
Advanced settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Automatic volume levels | Applies -16 dB loudness normalization by default. You can override this per project. |
| Show volume in decibels | Display volume levels in decibels (dB) instead of percentages. |
| Use room tone on gap clips | Adds room tone to gap clips. You can override this per project. |
| Apply Smart transitions | Automatically adds Smart transitions between scenes. |
| Show advanced timeline tools | Enables the advanced timeline tools menu. |
| Show wordless media in script |
Display waveforms for non-speech media in the script. Learn more about wordless media . |
| AI speech generation model |
Choose which model powers text-to-speech voice generation. Learn more about generating text-to-speech with AI speakers . |
| Image generation model |
Choose which model powers AI-generated images. Generate AI b-roll or create images with AI tools . |
| Force software video decoding | Disable GPU-based video decoding and use your CPU instead. Helpful if you see blank previews, editor freezing, or playback stalls. |
| Translate for natural dubbing |
When enabled, Descript defaults to the match timing translation style. When disabled, it defaults to direct translation. Learn more about translation styles . |
Choose your generative media models
The Model Picker lets you select which AI model powers your generative media tasks. Different models balance quality, speed, and AI Credit usage, so you can pick what works best for your workflow.
Different models have different strengths—some are faster, others handle complex prompts or non-English text more accurately. Premium models use more AI Credits. Your selection only applies to new generations; existing media won’t be re-processed.
Availability of models may vary by plan. Learn more about generative image and video models in Descript
Labs
Enable early-stage features to test and share feedback. Learn more about Labs.