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