Today’s Descript release: we've added 22 new languages to automatic transcription.

Multi-language transcription

Descript creators have been asking for transcription in languages other than English for a long time — it was by far our most-requested updated.

And now it’s here. Today we launched transcription support for 23 languages and added Beta support for Greek and Hindi.

You can now transcribe audio or video in:

Catalan
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Latvian
Lithuanian
Malay
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Slovak
Spanish
Swedish
Slovenian
Turkish

We’ve also launched support for Hindi in the Beta app.

Our Help Center has more on how multi-language transcription works.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Descript transcription free?

Yes. Descript has a free plan that includes a limited amount of monthly transcription minutes. You can upgrade for more hours and additional AI-driven features if needed.

How do I start transcribing in Descript?

Sign up or open Descript, create a new project, and drag in your audio or video file. Descript will generate a transcript automatically. You can then edit the text, fix errors, and export the transcript in various formats.

How accurate is Descript transcription?

Descript’s automatic transcription is up to 95% accurate in ideal conditions. Recording clear audio, speaking clearly, and minimizing background noise help achieve the best results.

How long does it take for Descript to transcribe a file?

Transcription usually happens in under a minute or two for shorter files. Larger or lower-quality files may take slightly longer, but most audio or video files finish quickly so you can start editing right away.