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Three Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Podcast

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Sign Up and Import Your Video
Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Simply drag and drop your podcast video into the project window. This intuitive process ensures you can quickly get started on editing and enhancing your podcast without any hassle.
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Adjust Clip Speed and Duration
Once your upload is complete, navigate to the "Layer" option on the right-hand panel. Here, you can adjust the clip speed under "Duration" by either dragging the sliders in the "Speed" and "Duration" boxes or typing in a specific multiplier. This allows for precise control over your podcast's pacing.
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Publish and Export Your Optimized Podcast
When ready, click 'Publish' and navigate to the 'Export' tab to post or download your optimized podcast. Configure your export settings to suit your needs and click 'Export' to save the file to your desired location. This ensures your podcast is ready for distribution or personal use.

Enhance Podcast Production with Speed and Efficiency

Remove filler words, enhance voices, and correct eye contact in one click
Speed up your podcast production with Descript's one-click features. Effortlessly remove filler words, enhance voices, and correct eye contact, ensuring a polished and professional final product. Streamline your editing process and focus on delivering engaging content to your audience.
Instant narration with AI voices & voice cloning
Speed up your podcast production with Descript's instant narration feature. Utilize AI voices and voice cloning to generate professional-quality narration in seconds. This tool allows you to maintain consistency and save time, ensuring your podcast episodes are ready for release faster than ever.
Upgrade audio quality in one click
Enhance your podcast's audio quality effortlessly with Descript's one-click upgrade feature. Achieve professional sound instantly, ensuring your listeners enjoy a crisp, clear experience. Perfect for speeding up your podcast production without compromising on quality, making your content stand out in a crowded market.

More than a Podcast Speed Booster

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Multi-track editor
Effortlessly speed up your podcast production with Descript's multi-track editor, allowing seamless editing across multiple audio tracks.
Remove filler words
Effortlessly remove filler words to streamline your podcast, ensuring a polished and professional listening experience.
Transcription
Quickly transcribe your podcast episodes to streamline editing and enhance accessibility for your audience.
Overdub
Effortlessly speed up your podcast production with Descript's Overdub, allowing seamless voice edits without re-recording.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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Screen and Video Capture

“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

Donna B.

“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

Balázs N.

“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

Barbara C.

“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

Nidhin M.

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1 transcription hour / month

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

What audio formats does the Speed Up Podcast tool support?
The Speed Up Podcast tool supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WAV, AAC, and FLAC. This ensures compatibility with most podcast files, allowing users to easily enhance their audio content without worrying about format restrictions.
Can I customize the speed settings for different segments of my podcast?
Yes, you can customize the speed settings for different segments of your podcast using Descript. This tool allows you to adjust playback speed for specific sections, ensuring a seamless and tailored listening experience for your audience.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual plans start with a free tier, while paid options include the Creator and Pro plans. Teams can opt for the Enterprise plan, which provides advanced features and custom pricing based on specific needs.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for podcast editing?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for podcast editing. Multiple users can work on the same project simultaneously, leave comments, and make edits in real-time, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow for podcast teams.

Speed Up Podcast

Three Simple Steps to Speed Up Your Podcast

Enhance Podcast Production with Speed and Efficiency

More than a Podcast Speed Booster

Surely there’s one for you

Questions? We have answers