Sound Wave Maker | Create Animated Waves

How to make sound wave art for your audio

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Begin a new project in Descript for your sound wave video, then upload your chosen audio or video files along with any desired images. Descript supports popular media formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, PNG, GIF, and more.
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Add a waveform animation
Click Shape > Waveform on the toolbar to insert your sound wave visualization, then adjust its size and placement on the canvas. In the properties panel, pick the wave type you prefer—Lines, Circle, Ring, or Wave—and tweak the color, intensity, weight, and more.
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When your waveform video is complete, select the “Share” button and choose “Export.” You can send it straight to YouTube or generate an MP4 file to share in other places.

Animate audio with wave videos & audiograms

Visualize audio, from music to dialogue
Convert audio into engaging vocal waveforms or music visuals, well-suited for podcasts, music tracks, and social media content.
Time-saving waveform & audiogram templates
Customizable templates help you save time, stay on brand, and make your audio visually appealing.
Turn audio into waveforms, captions, and more
Create video-friendly waveforms from your audio, add captions for accessibility, and produce video content in Descript. This approach saves time and offers your audience a dynamic experience.

More than a basic waveform generator

Descript is an AI-based audio and video editing tool that treats podcast and video edits like a doc.

Podcasting
Create podcast episodes from planning and recording to sharing animated waveform clips.
Transcription
Convert audio recordings into text with ease, making your content accessible and searchable.
Studio Sound
Get studio-quality results in your recordings, keeping your audio as crisp as your waveform animation.
Publishing
Share your audio wave videos directly from Descript to an expanding group of platforms.

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.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

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“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

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“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

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“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.”

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“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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1 transcription hour / month

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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

How can I convert a sound into a waveform?
A quick way is to use an animated waveform tool like Descript. Upload your audio file, add a waveform element, and adjust the settings to fit your style.
How can I make sound waves for free?
Descript’s sound wave maker provides a free option with one watermark-free export and three hours of transcription each month. For additional transcription hours and unlimited watermark-free uploads, you can upgrade for $12/month.
Can I also add a sound wave visualizer to videos?
Yes. Adding a waveform to video can hold viewers’ interest. Descript’s sound wave video generator works the same way for video as it does for audio, bringing a lively element to the screen.
Can I make music visualizations in Descript?
Absolutely. You can create visuals for songs as well as voice recordings. Descript lets you add music animations and karaoke captions, helping podcasters, musicians, and content creators bring dynamic visuals to their projects.