Descript is a tool that helps you add sound effects to your audio projects with minimal effort. Enhance your podcasts, videos, and presentations with a vast library of effects, making your work more engaging and professional. Perfect for creators at all levels.
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Create an account with Descript and begin a new project. Drag and drop your audio file into the project window, and Descript transcribes it automatically. This smooth setup helps you add sound effects and refine your audio.
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After the upload finishes, open the "Music" panel, then choose "Sound effects." Here you can browse and pick the effect you want for your audio project. Descript’s user-friendly interface allows you to preview and apply effects with minimal fuss.
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After adding your sound effects, click "Publish" and go to the "Export" tab. Pick your preferred file type and choose "Export" to save. Your project is now ready to share or use elsewhere, preserving the quality and enhancements.
Spice up your audio projects with Descript’s library of music tracks and sound effects. Whether you’re creating ambiance for a podcast or looking for the right accent for a video, Descript helps you add sound effects to audio so your content comes across as polished and appealing.
Descript's AI-powered audio editing streamlines how you add sound effects to audio. Advanced algorithms examine your track and highlight great spots for effects, delivering a polished final product. Save time and achieve high-quality results without heavy manual editing.
Improve your audio projects with Descript’s one-click audio upgrade. Whether you’re adding sound effects to audio or fine-tuning a podcast, this feature keeps your sound clean and helps your content shine. Skip complex editing and get professional-grade results every time.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
Access Descript’s large stock media library to add a variety of sound effects. This can give your audio a polished edge.
Give your track a professional touch using Descript’s Studio Sound. Add sound effects to audio for a more immersive experience.
Use Descript’s AI effects to streamline how you add sound effects to audio, improving the overall quality of your project.
Add sound effects to audio with Descript’s multitrack editing for precise control and smooth integration.
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.
2026
“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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$0
$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
$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
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$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
