Upload media from your phone to Descript

Send files from your phone directly into a Descript project—no syncing, cables, or third-party transfer tools required.

Mobile support is strictly limited to uploads

Descript’s mobile upload tool is designed only for sending files into a project. Editing on tablets or mobile devices is not supported at this time.

For the best experience, make sure you’re using a supported desktop device. View Descript's minimum system requirements

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Feature in Labs

Upload from mobile is a new feature available in Descript Labs. To use it, open your Account Settings > General and toggle on Enable mobile uploads. Learn more about new features available in Labs.

How it works

  1. On your computer, open your Descript project or create a new one.
  2. In the script panel, click the Upload from Mobile button.
  3. A QR code will appear—scan it with your phone’s camera. You’ll be directed to web.descript.com in your mobile browser.
  4. If you aren’t already signed in, log into your Descript account on your mobile device.
  5. Once signed in, you’ll land on the project screen in your mobile browser. Choose the file you want to upload.
    Selecting a file on mobile
  6. Tap Upload, then select files from your mobile device.
  7. Descript will upload the files directly into the project’s Files panel.
    Upload confirmation screen

What next?

Uploaded files appear in your project’s Files section. Once imported, you can work with them like any other file: