Effortlessly include stock, custom, or AI-generated images in your videos with Descript. Record or craft compelling video content that captivates viewers with visually appealing and relevant pictures, screenshots, backgrounds, and photos to support your message.
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Record or upload your video
Create a new project in Descript where you can start recording a new video or drag and drop an existing video file. Once it’s uploaded, the video is automatically transcribed, and you can adjust the text to edit the video as needed.
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Add your images
A quick way to add images to specific moments in your video is to highlight the text and paste them in from your clipboard, or press CMD/CTRL+K to use the Actions menu to add a new layer. Upload your own images, or choose from Descript’s substantial stock media library of pictures, photos, GIFs, and more. This approach also helps if you want to add image to video at specific time segments.
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Edit and export your video
After adding images, you can resize and adjust them on the canvas. Add music, sound effects, or anything else you’d like, then click Publish to export, publish straight to YouTube, or share as a web link.
Highlight transcript, paste image—now it’s in your video
Descript lets you blend images, text, videos, and GIFs to create dynamic, meaningful content using a text-based editor. Just highlight a portion of your transcript and paste an image to add it to your video. No timeline hassle.
Perfect for YouTube videos, presentations, and video messages
Produce explainer videos, educational content, or YouTube videos with Descript’s simple image-adding tools. Record, transcribe, add photos or images, then publish. It’s straightforward.
Stock, custom, and AI-generated images at your fingertips
Descript’s AI image generator lets you create the precise visual you’re imagining instead of searching through endless stock options. Save time and funds by generating the perfect image right within Descript.
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Everything from videos, photos, music, and GIFs are available to help spruce up your videos.
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What kind of images can I add to videos in Descript?
You can insert images into MP4 files in Descript. Pick from the sizable stock media library or bring in your own images. Descript handles various file formats, including BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, and WEBP.
Can I remove the background from images and videos with Descript?
Yes. Import your video or image, select Green Screen, and watch Descript’s AI isolate any person in the foreground and remove the background so you can swap it for something else.
How can I add images to videos for free?
You can add images to videos in Descript with a free account. You also have access to a huge library of images, videos, and GIFs to incorporate.
Can I add text to images and videos?
Adding text to images and videos in Descript is a quick process. Descript even transcribes your video automatically, so you can generate captions with minimal effort.
Can I turn images into GIFs and videos?
