Magnify those quieter parts of your footage and get a stronger overall sound, whether it’s an interview, podcast, or webinar. Descript blends a user-friendly video editor with AI to offer many ways to raise volume in your work.
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Upload your video clip
Open Descript, create a new project, and bring in your video file. You can also start recording by selecting the Record icon.
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Increase video volume
Select the video clip or audio track you want to amplify in the Timeline. In the Audio panel on the right, the volume slider lets you adjust decibels (dB) for overall loudness. Slide right for higher volume or left for lower, then preview your changes. For detailed tweaks, click the ‘+’ icon and choose EQ to refine audio frequencies.
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Edit and export your video
When you’re happy with your audio, click the Publish button in the top-right corner of Descript. You can export your video as an MP4 or share it directly to YouTube, Wistia, eWebinar, or other compatible platforms. You can also generate a link for private or public viewing.
Granular control over video volume levels
Descript delivers precise control of your audio levels, helping you create consistent, high-quality videos without extra help. Whether you’re a content creator or an educator, you can quickly raise your video volume without hiring anyone special.
Remove background noise with Studio Sound
Recording only to find annoying background sounds can be disappointing. Descript isolates and amplifies voices while cutting down on unwanted noise, all in one step. Then, apply the Studio Sound effect for a more polished result.
Make quiet or inaudible audio louder with AI
Take advantage of AI for volume and clarity enhancements. Regenerate fixes unclear or distorted parts of your video, or turns text into speech that aligns with surrounding audio. It’s as simple as correcting a typo—no additional recording required.
Descript is an AI-powered editing tool for audio and video, allowing you to handle podcasts and videos as easily as text.
Video editing
It automatically transcribes your media and lets you edit everything by working with text directly.
Studio Sound
Use one click to diminish background noise and produce professional-sounding voices with Studio Sound.
Multi-track editor
A text-based interface merges with a multi-track editor, making it easy to manage text, audio, video, and images in one place.
Remote recording
Capture up to 10 participants in reliable audio and video from any location. Everything uploads as you go, so you can focus on your conversation.
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How do I increase the volume on an MP4?
Load your MP4 into Descript, then use the volume slider to raise the decibels for louder playback.
Are there ways to make a video file louder?
Yes, video editing tools like Descript let you make videos louder by adjusting audio levels. Descript also offers AI-driven features for raising volume effectively.
Can I raise the volume of audio and video in Descript?
Absolutely. Descript allows you to adjust volume on both audio and video files, enhance speech, and remove background noise with AI assistance.
How does Descript use AI to increase the volume of videos?
Descript provides Studio Sound to clarify spoken audio and reduce noise, plus integrated voice cloning for regenerating audio or converting text to a realistic voice, all powered by AI.
Can I use Descript to increase and decrease the volume at specific parts in my video?
Yes. Pick your audio or video track in Descript, use the Audio panel to alter volume, or add volume keyframes to fine-tune different sections.
