Audio Waveform Generator | Create Sound Waves

How to generate & customize your soundwave

01
Create a project
Start a new project, then upload audio content or video files. Descript handles nearly any file type. GIFs aren’t recommended because they lack sound.
02
Add your waveform
Once your files are ready, open the Shapes icon in the Insert Bar at the top of your window. Select “Waveform” to include your audio visualization.
03
Share your masterpiece
After your audio is visualized using the free waveform generator, choose Publish or Export. Then share your new audio animation on social media platforms such as TikTok or Instagram.

A one-click audio waveform generator

Remove background noise in one-click
Enhance your audio waveform with Studio Sound. This AI-powered effect removes noise, keyboard clicks, and echo, making voices sound more polished.
Elevate your content with stock media
Don’t let your waveform float on a blank screen. Descript offers a large stock library of images, videos, GIFs, stickers, and more.
Easily add transitions to your waveform
Streamline your audio and video. Descript enables quick crossfades between scenes with a single click.

More than just a waveform visualization tool

Descript is an AI-based tool for audio and video editing, letting you handle podcasts and videos like a text document.

Video editing
Editing videos in Descript feels as simple as working in a document.
Podcasting
Record and edit podcasts by typing in Descript.
AI voice cloning
Create a realistic text-to-speech voice clone or choose from built-in voices.
Screen recording
Capture, share, and edit screen or webcam recordings in seconds.

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.

2025

Best Software

Video Editing

Text to Speech

Screen and Video Capture

“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.

Surely there’s one for you

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1 transcription hour / month

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

Hobbyist

$16

per person / month, billed annually

Elevate your projects, watermark-free

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

Can I add an audio waveform animation to my video?
Yes. If your file has an audio track, it’s possible to add an Audio Waveform animation. It adds a dynamic touch and brings movement to your video.
Which audio file formats does Descript support?
Descript supports WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, and M4A.
Is generating sound waves free with Descript?
You can create and share unlimited animated waveforms with Descript’s free version. For more information, visit our pricing page.
Can I make a sound wave animation with just an audio file?
As soon as you upload your file, Descript’s Audio Waveform Generator is ready to help you produce a wave animation. Then tap “Share” and pick “Audiogram” to export. We also offer waveform and video generator templates with Fancy Captions that you can share instantly via a link.