Remove the background from a video with the Green Screen effect: Descript’s AI video background remover. It isolates your subject and clears everything else. Add a color, video clip, or transparent background in just a few clicks.
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Upload your video
Start a new project in Descript to bring in an existing clip, record one on the spot, or pick from stock media. For the best outcome, keep one clear person in view.
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Select the video layer on the canvas, then apply the Green Screen effect in the properties. Once turned on, the original setting disappears—leaving the subject. Switch it off whenever you want to restore the background.
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Continue editing in Descript by adding a fresh image, video, or GIF as the new background—plus any extra effects like captions or transitions. To place a new background, import it, right-click, and select Layer order > Send to back. Once you’re satisfied, click Publish to export.
Remove background from video or audio
Green Screen lifts the background from any video, GIF, or image featuring a single human subject. Studio Sound handles audio by removing noise or music so voices come through clearly.
Replace background with any setting
Once you remove background from video, pick a solid color or choose any virtual setting. Descript’s free stock media library is ready with backgrounds, or you can upload your own.
Non-destructive video background remover
Instantly toggle the Green Screen effect on or off to show or hide your background. Descript keeps your original files untouched, letting you experiment while you edit.
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing workspace that feels as natural as a text document for podcasts, videos, and beyond.
Video editing
Descript is more than a background remover video tool. It lets you edit visuals in a doc-like workspace for quick, clear creation.
Remote recording
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Stock media library
Open the built-in stock library for images, videos, backgrounds, GIFs, and more, all within Descript.
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How can I remove the background from a video?
With Descript’s AI, you can remove background from video in seconds. After that, drop in a new backdrop—just upload an image or video, right-click it, and choose “Send to back.”
Does Descript’s AI remover only work for videos?
Descript’s Green Screen also takes the background out of GIFs or images if there’s a single, clear person. Studio Sound works similarly for audio, filtering out noise so voices sound sharp.
How do I get better background removal with AI?
Use high-resolution footage that has clear contrast and minimal motion. Having one person in the shot improves results. See more details on Green Screen in Descript.
