Descript's sound effect tool lets you effortlessly enhance your videos with a variety of sound effects. Perfect for creators looking to add depth and emotion, this feature makes your content more engaging and professional with just a few clicks.
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Sign Up and Upload Your Video
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 add sound effects and other edits seamlessly.
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Enter Write Mode and Select AI Voiceover
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. Use forward slashes ("/") to sync the voiceover with the script, ensuring perfect timing and seamless integration with your video.
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Finalize and Export Your Edited Video
Once you've made your final adjustments, click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Here, you can configure your export settings to match your needs. Finally, click "Export" to save your file, ensuring your video is ready for sharing or further use.
Hundreds of music tracks and sound effects
Enhance your videos effortlessly with Descript's extensive library of hundreds of music tracks and sound effects. Whether you're adding a dramatic flair or a subtle background tune, Descript provides the perfect audio elements to elevate your content, making your videos more engaging and professional.
Upgrade audio quality in one click
Enhance your video's audio effortlessly with Descript's one-click upgrade feature. Perfect for adding sound effects, this tool ensures your audio quality matches your visual content, making your videos more engaging and professional. Say goodbye to poor sound and hello to crystal-clear audio in seconds.
AI-powered audio editing
Descript's AI-powered audio editing makes adding sound effects to your videos effortless. Automatically detect and enhance audio elements, ensuring seamless integration with your visuals. Elevate your content with precision and efficiency, transforming your videos into engaging, professional-quality productions without the hassle of manual editing.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
Stock media library
Access a vast stock media library to effortlessly add sound effects to your videos, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Multi-track editor
Effortlessly add sound effects to your videos with Descript's multi-track editor, allowing precise control over each audio layer.
Studio Sound
Enhance your videos with Descript's Studio Sound, adding professional sound effects effortlessly for a polished, immersive experience.
Text-based editing
Effortlessly add sound effects to your video by simply editing the text, making the process intuitive and quick with Descript.
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