Audio Enhancer | Free AI Voice & Sound Tool by Descript

How to enhance audio & elevate voices with AI

01
Record or upload your audio
Start a new Descript project. Record live or upload an audio or video file, then transcribe it.
02
Apply the Studio Sound effect to enhance sound
Open the audio effects panel on the right, then switch on Studio Sound. Wait briefly for processing, then adjust intensity until it clicks.
03
Download your enhanced audio
Head to Publish to export your refined track as MP3, WAV, or AAC. You can also keep editing, adjusting text or trimming clips for your final audio and video.

Studio voices & clear audio in one click

Eliminate noise & regenerate audio with AI
Descript focuses on your speaker’s voice while removing noise. The track stays crisp, and you can also regenerate quiet or choppy parts by sampling nearby audio. Highlight the segment, click Regenerate, and go.
Sound good on any mic, from anywhere
Descript’s live voice enhancer feature applies Studio Sound while recording interviews or voiceovers. Toggle it on before or after recording, then adjust intensity. Messy space? Barking dog? No problem—get solid results with one AI step.
Professional-grade results every time
Descript’s AI Audio Enhancer is built into a full editing platform for audio and video. Create voiceovers, podcasts, presentations, courses, YouTube content, and more—supported by improved speech clarity.

More than an audio enhancer tool

Descript applies AI to audio and video editing, so you can cut and stitch like editing text.

Video editing
Edit your video and audio content like editing a doc, with AI-powered noise removal and a voice enhancer.
Regenerate
Clone your voice in minutes to generate new speech, refine content, and match a consistent tone—no extra recording needed.
Remote recording
Capture high-quality voice and video from anywhere, so you don't lose audio—even with multiple guests.
Remove filler words
Delete filler words like “um” or “like” instantly, so your voice track stays sharp.

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

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

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$16

per person / month, billed annually

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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 do you enhance voice quality in a video with Descript?
Enhancing voice quality in a video follows the same steps as audio. Add your video (like MP4 or MOV) to a Descript project, select the track to apply the Studio Sound effect, and you're all set.
Can I enhance background voices in Descript?
Yes. Split the audio track where background voices appear, then adjust the equalization, noise reduction, or compression in that clip.
What types of audio files can I enhance with Descript?
You can apply the Audio Enhancer to voice recordings in WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, M4A, or FLAC formats. Just import and refine your files in Descript.
Is Descript free to use for enhancing voices?
You can try Studio Sound and other AI features, including our free voice enhancer, up to five times on our free plan. If you need unlimited use, upgrade for as little as $24 per month.
Can I use stock voices with Descript?
Yes. You can clone your voice or replace it with an AI stock option for a different style.