Audio Waveform Generator

It only takes a click to turn Descript into a music visualizer and make captivating video content from nothing but amplitude. Descript’s audio waveform generator makes sound wave animations for podcasts, tutorials, and everything else you want to post on social media.

Customize your audio using Descript’s waveform video maker

With Descript’s sound wave generator, you can unlock everything you need to make eye-catching visuals from an audio file. The in-app functions allow you to add waveforms and Fancy Captions, then edit them through the transcription interface.

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How to generate & customize your soundwave

Step 1

Create a project

Create a new project and add audio content or video files. Descript works with almost any file format, but we don’t recommend GIFs since they don’t have sound.

Step 2

Add your waveform

As soon as your files are in the workstation, click the Shapes icon from the Insert Bar at the top of your page. Then, select “Waveform.” 

Step 3

Share your masterpiece

With your audio fully visualized, all that’s left to do is Publish or Export it. You can share your new audio animation with your fans on social media platforms, like TikTok or Instagram.

Customize your audio using Descript’s waveform video maker

With Descript’s sound wave generator, you can unlock everything you need to make eye-catching visuals from an audio file. The in-app functions allow you to add waveforms and Fancy Captions, then edit them through the transcription interface.

Download the app →

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Transitions

When the audio waves get choppy, you can easily add a crossfade to calm those seas.

Shapes

Are your audio animations floating in an empty void? Of course, you can add a background image, but you could save time by just adding a shape in any hex color.

Keyframe animation

Podcasts have the power to move people. Descript gives you the power to move your podcast’s waveform and other elements around the screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add audio waveform animations to my video?

Sure thing. As long as your file has audio, you can create a waveform animation. It’s a cool effect that gives videos a sense of movement and dynamism.

What audio file formats does Descript support? 

Descript supports WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, and M4A. 

Can I make a sound wave animation with just an audio file?

Descript can help you make something great with its audio waveform video generator as soon as you put a file into the workstation. Save yourself time by immediately hitting “Share” and choosing the “Audiogram” export option. We provide audio waveform and video generator templates combined with Fancy Captions that you can instantly share with a link.

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.

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Audio Waveform Generator

It only takes a click to turn Descript into a music visualizer and make captivating video content from nothing but amplitude. Descript’s audio waveform generator makes sound wave animations for podcasts, tutorials, and everything else you want to post on social media.

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How to generate & customize your soundwave
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    Create a new project
    Drag your file into the box above, or click Select file and import it from your computer or wherever it lives.
Step 1
Create a project

Create a new project and add audio content or video files. Descript works with almost any file format, but we don’t recommend GIFs since they don’t have sound.

Step 2
Add your waveform

As soon as your files are in the workstation, click the Shapes icon from the Insert Bar at the top of your page. Then, select “Waveform.” 

Step 3
Share your masterpiece

With your audio fully visualized, all that’s left to do is Publish or Export it. You can share your new audio animation with your fans on social media platforms, like TikTok or Instagram.

A one-click audio waveform generator
Remove background noise in one-click

Enhance your waveform audio like an expert with Studio Sound. It’s an AI-powered, regenerative audio effect that can remove noise, keyboard sounds, and echo, and elevate speakers’ voices.

Elevate your content with stock media

Don’t let your waveform float in an empty void. Descript offers a massive library of free stock images, videos, gifs, stickers, & more.

Easily add transitions to your waveform

Smooth out your audio and video with ease: Descript lets you crossfade in and out of scenes with a single click.

Questions? We have answers
Can I add audio waveform animations to my video?

Sure thing. As long as your file has audio, you can create a waveform animation. It’s a cool effect that gives videos a sense of movement and dynamism.

What 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?

Descript can help you make something great with its audio waveform video generator as soon as you put a file into the workstation. Save yourself time by immediately hitting “Share” and choosing the “Audiogram” export option. We provide audio waveform and video generator templates combined with Fancy Captions that you can instantly share with a link.

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