Descript is a powerful tool for creating documentary voice overs, enabling filmmakers and content creators to produce professional-quality narrations effortlessly. Transform your scripts into captivating audio with intuitive editing features and seamless integration, making your documentaries more engaging and impactful.
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Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Upload your video by simply dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically transcribe your video, making it easy to start editing and adding your documentary voice-over.
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Enter write mode to create or paste your voiceover script. Click on the speaker label above the script and select the AI voiceover in your desired style. Add forward slashes ("/") to sync the voiceover with the script, ensuring a seamless and professional narration for your documentary.
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After final adjustments, click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Configure your export settings to match your desired format and quality. Once everything is set, click "Export" to save your documentary voice-over file. This ensures your project is ready for distribution or further editing.

Enhance your documentary voice-over with Descript's instant narration. Utilize AI voices and voice cloning to create professional, consistent narrations effortlessly. Whether you're updating content or adding new segments, Descript ensures your documentary maintains a cohesive and polished sound without the need for re-recording.
Achieve a polished documentary voice-over effortlessly with Descript. Its advanced audio tools ensure professional sound quality, making your storytelling captivating and clear. Simplify the process of creating high-quality audio, so you can focus on delivering compelling narratives without the technical hassle.
Enhance your documentary with Descript's AI voice overs and script writing assistant. Effortlessly generate professional-quality narration and refine your script, ensuring your story is compelling and polished. Save time and focus on creativity while Descript handles the technical details, making your documentary production seamless and efficient.
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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.
2025
“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.”
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