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How to Speed Up Audio in 3 Steps

01
Sign Up and Import Your Video
Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Simply drag and drop your video into the project window to get started. This intuitive process ensures you can quickly begin working on your audio without any hassle.
02
Adjust Clip Speed and Duration
Once your audio is uploaded, 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 the playback speed.
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Publish and Export Your Optimized Audio
When ready, click 'Publish' and navigate to the 'Export' tab to post or download your optimized audio. Configure your export settings to match your needs, then click 'Export' to save the file to your desired location. This ensures your audio is ready for sharing or further use.

Accelerate Your Audio Files with Ease

Remove filler words, enhance voices, and correct eye contact in one click
Speed up your audio editing with Descript's one-click features. Effortlessly remove filler words, enhance voices, and correct eye contact, ensuring your content is polished and professional. Achieve a seamless listening experience and save valuable time, making your audio projects more efficient and engaging.
Upgrade audio quality in one click
Enhance your audio quality effortlessly with Descript's one-click upgrade feature. Whether you're speeding up audio for a podcast or a training session, this tool ensures crystal-clear sound, making your content more engaging and professional. Say goodbye to poor audio and hello to seamless listening experiences.
AI-powered audio editing
Descript's AI-powered audio editing lets you speed up audio effortlessly. Whether you're refining a podcast or trimming a training session, the tool's advanced algorithms ensure seamless edits. Save time and maintain quality, making your audio projects more efficient and polished.

More than a Speed Up Audio Tool

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

Remove filler words
Effortlessly remove filler words to streamline your audio, making it sound more professional and engaging for your audience.
Studio Sound
Enhance your audio quality effortlessly with Descript's Studio Sound, ensuring your sped-up audio remains clear and professional.
Text-based editing
Effortlessly speed up audio by editing text, making precise adjustments without needing advanced audio editing skills.
Collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with team members to speed up audio editing, ensuring efficient and synchronized project completion.

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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“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.

PRICING

Surely there’s one for you

Free

$0

per person / month

Start your journey with text-based editing

1 media hour / month
100 AI credits / month
Export 720p, watermark-free
Limited use of Underlord, our agentic video co-editor and AI tools
Limited trial of AI Speech

Hobbyist

$24

$16

per person / month

1 person included

Elevate your projects, watermark-free

10 media hours / month
400 AI credits / month
Export 1080p, watermark-free
Access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor
AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Create Clips, and more
AI Speech with custom voice clones and video regenerate

$35

$24

per person / month

Scale to a team of 3 (billed separately)

Unlock advanced AI-powered creativity

30 media hours / month
+5 bonus hours
800 AI credits / month
+500 bonus credits
Export 4k, watermark-free
Full access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor and 20+ more AI tools
Generate video with the latest AI models
Unlimited access to royalty-free stock media library
Access to top ups for more media hours and AI credits

Questions? We have answers

What audio formats does the Speed Up Audio tool support?
The Speed Up Audio tool supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WAV, AAC, and FLAC. This ensures compatibility with most audio files, making it easy to speed up your tracks without worrying about format restrictions.
Can I adjust the speed of audio without affecting the pitch using this tool?
Yes, you can adjust the speed of audio without affecting the pitch using Descript. This tool allows you to speed up or slow down audio seamlessly, ensuring that the pitch remains consistent and natural-sounding.
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, followed by a Creator plan at $12/month. Teams can opt for the Pro plan at $24/month per user, which includes advanced features and collaboration tools.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can edit, comment, and share files in real-time, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow. This makes it easy to work together on audio projects, regardless of location.