App settings

You can access your app settings from the top right corner of the Drive View

 

Setting Description
Default project Set your projects' default to video or audio-only compositions
Default transcription language This will be set to Auto by default but if you want you can also choose between 23 different languages for automatic transcription
Always ask before transcribing (Always on in Rooms because it's free) When toggled on, Descript will ask to confirm the language before transcribing a file; we recommend keeping this enabled if you transcribe files in various languages. This will not apply to Rooms recordings because Rooms recordings do not deduce from your available transcription balance.
Always ask before detecting speakers When toggled on, Descript will always ask before detecting the speakers in a composition.
Default AI speaker You can set a default speaker label when starting a new project in Writing mode, making it easier to assign the same speaker. This is particularly useful for new content rather than labeling speakers in pre-existing projects.
Theme
Set the color theme to Light, Dark, or System setting.
Automatic volume levels When toggled on, Descript will automatically apply -16dB loudness normalization to all audio in your projects; you can override this setting on a per-project basis via project settings.
Use room tone on gap clips When toggled on, Descript will apply room tone to gap clips; you can override this setting on a per-project basis via project settings.
Apply Smart transitions to new scenes When toggled on, Descript will automatically add Smart transitions between scenes.
Show wordless media in script When toggled on, Descript will display waveforms in the script to represent non-speech audio. Learn more about wordless media.
Transcription Provider Select a default transcription style. Each style has different strengths depending on your content—hover over the info icon to learn more about each option.
Labs Toggle on and off early stage features to try them out and share feedback. Learn more here