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How to Share 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.

Why Share Videos?

Sharing videos has never been easier with Descript's intuitive platform. Here are some key benefits for those looking to share their videos seamlessly:

  • Instant Sharing: Generate a shareable link in seconds, allowing you to distribute your video effortlessly.
  • Customizable Privacy Settings: Control who can view your video with adjustable privacy options.
  • High-Quality Streaming: Ensure your audience experiences your video in the best possible quality without buffering issues.
  • Analytics Tracking: Gain insights into viewer engagement and performance with built-in analytics tools.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Share your video across multiple platforms, including social media, websites, and email.

Tips for Sharing Videos

Sharing videos effectively can make a significant difference in how your content is received. Here are some specific tips to help you share your videos like a pro:

  • Optimize File Size: Ensure your video file is compressed without losing quality to facilitate faster uploads and smoother streaming.
  • Use Descriptive Titles: Craft engaging and informative titles that accurately reflect the content of your video to attract the right audience.
  • Leverage Social Media: Share your video on multiple social media platforms to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Enable Subtitles: Add subtitles to make your video accessible to a broader audience, including those with hearing impairments or non-native speakers.
  • Monitor Analytics: Regularly check the analytics to understand viewer behavior and make data-driven decisions for future content.

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.
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  • “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.”
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  • “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.”
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