Try a simple way to swap the background in your videos—no special hardware necessary. Descript’s AI-driven feature replaces messy rooms with polished virtual settings or any other scene. Quick and friendly for all creators—our video background editor is at your service.
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Upload your video and new background into a project
In Descript, open or create a project, then go to Media > Files. Add your main video alongside the element you want for your new backdrop. You can also browse the stock library if you want fresh options to add background to video.
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Apply Descript’s Green Screen effect
Select your main video layer, then activate the Green Screen effect powered by AI video background changer capabilities. The software does the heavy lifting—just wait if your clip is large. Once it’s finished, you’ll have a transparent layer ready for a new scene.
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Edit the video’s background
Drag your transparent layer onto the chosen setting in our video background editor. Arrange layers as needed by right-clicking to move them forward or back. After you’re satisfied, publish or export your work as an MP4—your updated background is complete.
AI-powered video background changer
Descript’s Green Screen feature bypasses the hassle of setting up physical equipment. Our AI quickly identifies your on-screen presence and clears out your genuine setup, leaving a transparent layer. Then pick any style—an office shot, a neighborhood café, or anything else—with our video background changer AI.
Hundreds of stock backgrounds to choose from
Dig into a broad library of stock clips—or bring your own—to add background to video scenes. Choose from scenic footage, animated loops, or images. It's a fast pick-and-drop in Descript’s interface.
From underwater to space—pick any background
Substitute a cluttered backdrop for a neat environment with our video background change AI. The transparent layer aligns smoothly with your new environment—no awkward halo or color spill around you.
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How do I remove backgrounds with no green screen?
Descript’s Green Screen effect uses AI to identify the person or main focus in your video and remove the surrounding environment—no physical green screen required. You’re left with a transparent layer, great for a fresh backdrop.
What backgrounds can I add with Descript?
Place any form of media—another video, images, or GIFs—behind your clip. You can even add background to video scenes from the stock gallery. It takes only a couple of clicks.
Get a clean background with Descript?
Stronger lighting and minimal activity behind you will yield a sharper result. Descript’s AI video background changer quickly isolates your main subject when there’s a fairly distinct separation between you and your environment.
Make transparent backgrounds in Descript?
Yes. After removing a background, export the file as an MP4 with transparency. It's handy for layering multiple clips or working on multi-scene projects.
Does Descript offer stock videos and images?
Definitely. Descript includes stock videos, images, and even GIFs. Just pick one you like, drop it in, and your new video background is instantly ready.
