Host & Embed Your Video for Free Using Descript

How to Embed Videos

Getting started with Descript is a breeze. Follow these simple steps to begin editing your videos effortlessly.

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Upload your video to Descript by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically start transcribing your video!

3) Explore Descript's powerful AI-editing tools ranging from adding special effects all the way to voice-overs.

4) Select Publish -> Export -> Select the Platform next to Weblink -> Copy WebLink.

Embedding video can significantly enhance your content's engagement and accessibility. Here are some specific benefits of embedding video:

Improved SEO: Embedded videos can boost your search engine rankings by increasing the time visitors spend on your site.
Enhanced User Experience: Videos provide a dynamic and interactive way to convey information, making your content more engaging.
Increased Social Sharing: Embedded videos are more likely to be shared on social media, expanding your content's reach.
Better Analytics: Track viewer engagement and behavior with embedded video analytics to refine your content strategy.
Seamless Integration: Embedding videos allows for a smooth integration into your website's design without disrupting the user experience.

Embedding video is a powerful way to enhance your website's content. Here are some specific tips to help you get the most out of embedding video.

Choose the Right Platform: Select a video hosting service that offers reliable performance and customization options.
Optimize Video Size: Ensure your video file is compressed to balance quality and loading speed.
Use Descriptive Titles: Add clear and concise titles to your videos to improve searchability and viewer understanding.
Enable Captions: Provide captions to make your videos accessible to a wider audience, including those with hearing impairments.
Test Across Devices: Verify that your embedded videos play smoothly on various devices and browsers to ensure a consistent user experience.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and numerous distinctions on G2, Descript has been recognized as a leader in the video editing & podcasting space.

“Getting started with Descript is super simple and easy to walk through with clients who have never done any audio/video editing in their lives.”
Jacob G
“Descript is the GOAT editor. I still repeatedly think "wowza, this is bonkers" as I edit videos & podcasts like a word doc. Genuinely magical app.”
Tommy L
“I'm a marketer with no video editing background but I can now create and edit videos [with Descript] in no time.”
Harini R
“Before using Descript, manual transcription was very difficult. Thanks to Descript, I can obtain accurate transcriptions in record time.”
Stevie M
“Descript is all you need for editing. You need pretty much zero editing skills and experience to use this software.”
Lee W
“Descript has made my editing, review, & production process 10x faster & more effective.”
Gabriela A