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How to Use Descript

Step-by-step intermediate-level guide covering 5 essential steps for how to use descript. Includes tips for descript and riverside and common troubleshooting solutions.

20 min read Updated: 2026-01-15 5 steps
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In This Guide

  1. 1 Create project
  2. 2 Import media
  3. 3 Edit by text
  4. 4 Use AI features
  5. 5 Export
1

Create project

Sign up and start new project at descript.com. This step covers create project, an essential part of the how to use descript process.

2

Import media

Upload video or audio. AI transcribes automatically. This step covers import media, an essential part of the how to use descript process.

3

Edit by text

Edit transcript to edit media. Delete words to cut. This step covers edit by text, an essential part of the how to use descript process.

4

Use AI features

Remove filler words, fix mistakes with Overdub. This step covers use ai features, an essential part of the how to use descript process.

5

Export

Export final video, audio, or transcript. This step covers export, an essential part of the how to use descript process.

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Pro Tips

  • Edit transcript directly
  • Remove filler words auto
  • Use Overdub sparingly
  • Export to editors

Tools Mentioned in This Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Text editing works?
Yes, revolutionary for podcast/video editing.
Pricing?
Free tier limited. Plans from $15/month.
How long does it take to complete this guide?
The How to Use Descript guide takes about 20 min to read. For intermediate-level users, hands-on implementation typically requires 20-30 minutes to complete all 5 steps. Your actual time depends on familiarity with the tools involved.
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Last updated: January 15, 2026
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