If you'd like to try out all of the latest features of Descript for an existing Classic project, you can follow these steps to copy the project to the new Descript.
Classic project migration
Classic projects will eventually be sunsetted, however it is not necessary to manually copy all of your projects to the new format ahead of time. Descript will send notifications to all users at a later date, with details on the eventual automatic migration.
Copy to Storyboard from Drive view
- Open the Descript app.
- Locate the Classic project you want to convert. All classic projects will have the word "Classic" next to the project name in the Drive View.
- Select the
icon to the right of the project name, and choose Copy to Storyboard.
- Once complete, the new project will open will open in a new window.
Copy to Storyboard from an open Classic project
Select Copy this project to the new Descript in the banner at the top of the editor screen.
Feature limitations for older projects
- Project comments will not copy into your new project.
- If the Classic project was created before 2023, you may need to replace the project files before copying the project to the new Descript.