A faster, more responsive Descript

We rebuilt Descript’s media engine for faster downloads, transcriptions, and exports. Plus more responsive editing, with no strain on your hard drive.
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Why it’s better

Less waiting. More creating.

No more waiting around for Descript to load your project, or transcribe, or export.

Smoother editing

The new media engine makes Descript respond much quicker in editing and in playback. And because we do it all in the clouds, it takes the load off your computer and hard drive.

Instant AI effects — coming soon

In the coming weeks AI stuff that used to take a while to apply — Eye Contact, Studio Sound, green screen — will apply the moment you click.

If you think it works better

now...

We'll keep making improvements as the year goes on. Get ready for even faster editing, and the snappy performance you've been hoping (or shouting) for.

“I edit videos and add captions to my videos here every day – it is much easier on the web, thank you”
“The entire experience is amazing.”
“I find that working on the web is a much smoother process overall.”
“Descript is much faster than a lot of web based media editors, considering how complex the projects are.”
“I've been able to quickly jump around in the script and the video keeps up.”
“Loading in files, when you start a new project, seems faster. General editing does feel a little bit smoother as well.”
"It takes less RAM, less space, and functions better for files that are more than an hour."
“I edit videos and add captions to my videos here every day – it is much easier on the web, thank you”
“The entire experience is amazing.”
“I find that working on the web is a much smoother process overall.”
“Descript is much faster than a lot of web based media editors, considering how complex the projects are.”
“I've been able to quickly jump around in the script and the video keeps up.”
“Loading in files, when you start a new project, seems faster. General editing does feel a little bit smoother as well.”
"It takes less RAM, less space, and functions better for files that are more than an hour."
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New speed. New power. Same Descript.
Some features remain exclusive to our current Desktop app.
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