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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Descript provides an AI-driven audio and video editing platform, letting you edit content as easily as typing.
Descript's AI helps you drop those “ums” and “uhs” with one click—filler words are gone.
Create a custom vocal tone or replicate your voice with Descript’s AI voice cloning—useful for quick narration fixes.
Record, edit, and share your audio or video podcast with real-time collaboration and easy transcription.
Drop your videos into one of several ready-made templates to build dynamic short clips perfect for Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
