Guides & Getting Started

Getting started

Creating a new AI Speaker
Descript's AI Speakers allow you to create an ultra-realistic clone...
Stock media, captions, and effects
Enhancing your project with imagery, captions, music, or sound ef...
When to use projects vs. compositions
Organization is key to ensuring a smooth video or audio productio...
Exporting your content
Once you're done making your masterpiece, it's time to share it! Des...
Squadcast quick start guide
This article will help you get started with remote recording with Sq...
Access the Help Center in-app
Click the Help Center (?) icon in the top-right corner of Descript t...

Make your first video
Creating engaging video content has never been easier, thanks to De...
Record, edit, and export your audio podcast
Podcasting has become a popular medium for sharing stories, informat...
Creating, adjusting, and customizing a custom layout
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps for saving layouts y...
How to upload and transcribe your files
You can upload audio and video files into your project and we'll aut...
Remove and replace your video background
First, remove the existing background Select the layer: Choose the...
Getting the most of out Zoom and Descript
Get the most from your Zoom recordings by configuring it to record t...