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Three Simple Steps to Speed Up Videos

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Sign Up and Import Your Video
Sign up for Descript and create a new project. Simply drag and drop your video into the project window to get started. This intuitive process ensures you can quickly begin editing and speeding up your video without any hassle.
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Adjust Clip Speed and Duration
After the upload completes, navigate to the "Layer" option on the right-hand panel. Adjust the clip speed under "Duration" by either dragging in the "Speed" and "Duration" boxes or typing a specific multiplier. This allows you to fine-tune the video speed to match your desired pacing effortlessly.
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Publish and Export Your Optimized Video
When ready, click 'Publish' and navigate to the 'Export' tab to post or download your optimized video. Configure your export settings to suit your needs, then click 'Export' to save the video to your desired location. This ensures your video is ready for sharing or further use.

Accelerate Your Video Editing Process Effortlessly

Adjust frame rate & playback speed
Enhance your video editing efficiency with Descript's frame rate and playback speed adjustment feature. Easily speed up or slow down your videos to match your desired pace, ensuring your content is engaging and concise. Perfect for creating dynamic tutorials, presentations, or any video content that needs a time-efficient touch.
Apply slow motion, time lapse, and other video effects
Enhance your video content effortlessly with Descript's powerful effects. Whether you need to apply slow motion for dramatic impact or a time lapse to speed up your narrative, Descript offers a range of video effects to help you achieve the perfect pacing and visual appeal for your projects.
Instant narration with AI voices & voice cloning
Enhance your video speed-up process with Descript's instant narration feature. Utilize AI voices and voice cloning to seamlessly add or modify narration, ensuring your content remains engaging and up-to-date without the need for re-recording. Save time and maintain consistency across all your video projects effortlessly.

More than a Video Speed Enhancer

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Video editing
Effortlessly speed up video editing with Descript, making your content creation process faster and more efficient.
Multitrack editing
Effortlessly speed up your video with Descript's multitrack editing, allowing precise adjustments across multiple layers for seamless, professional results.
Remove filler words
Effortlessly remove filler words to streamline your video, making it more engaging and professional in less time.
Screen recording
Effortlessly record your screen to quickly create and speed up video tutorials, presentations, or demos with Descript's screen recording feature.

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.

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1 transcription hour / month

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Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

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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

What video formats are supported for speeding up in Descript?
Descript supports a wide range of video formats for speeding up, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. This flexibility ensures that users can work with their preferred video files without compatibility issues, making the editing process seamless and efficient.
Can I adjust the speed of specific sections of my video using this tool?
Yes, you can adjust the speed of specific sections of your video using Descript. The tool allows you to select particular segments and modify their playback speed, providing precise control over the pacing of your content.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individuals and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individuals and teams. Individuals can choose from Free, Creator, and Pro plans, while teams can opt for the Enterprise plan, which includes advanced features and custom solutions. Each plan is designed to cater to different needs and budgets.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can edit, comment, and share feedback in real-time, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow. This makes it easy to work together on video and audio projects from anywhere.