Feature Requests

The files which I want to use with Descript are not stored on my computer, but on Google Drive and OneDrive. It would be a real timesaver if I can add audio and video files straight from those storage locations.

Feature Request: Please allow users to customize the position of playback controls (such as the "Play from Beginning" button) in the interface. I would like to move this button closer to the center, near the record button, for easier access. Alternatively, please allow users to assign custom keyboard shortcuts to playback controls—specifically, I’d love to use the up arrow key as a shortcut for "Play from Beginning." This would greatly improve workflow efficiency for editors who frequently need to restart playback from the beginning.

Ability to record a voiceover for a video while the video is playing? For instance, if I am making an instructional video, how would I record my voice over the video clip playing. It would help if the video was running while I am speaking.

For ex. breathing and laughter should be tagged as such, and not be treated like gaps. You'd also be able to search tags to find all instances of applause for example.

Scene 1 — Impressive Opening (0:00 — 2:00) 🎵 Track: mellow mysterious/epic sound. 🖼️ Black background → quick transitions with images of the universe, books, digital codes, people thinking. Animated text: “Cláudio Mabele” (appears in the center). 🎙️ Narration: “Welcome to the Cláudio Mabele channel. This is a space created to explore the subjects you are looking for the most, the mysteries that intrigue you, and the topics that really matter...” --- Dinner 2 — The Day (2:00 — 7:00) 🎵 Reflective and calm music. 🖼️ Images: empty road, people walking, book pages turning, sunrise landscapes. 🎙️ Narration tells the story in an inspiring way. (Excerpt from the script: “Life is made of stories, battles and achievements...”). Visual effect: slow zoom on conceptual photos of overcoming. --- Scene 3 — The Purpose of the Channel (7:00 — 10:00) 🎵 Lighter, more inspiring trail. 🖼️ Animations with emerging icons: 💻 technology, 💰 finance, ❤️ health, 🎶 music. Text: “A channel with a little bit of everything”. 🎙️ Narration: “This is a digital diary, a living and dynamic blog...” --- Scene 4 — Most Searched Topics (10:00 — 22:00) 🎵 Each block with a variation in the song depending on the theme. Technology & AI (10:00 — 12:00) 🖼️ Binary codes, robots, people using futuristic computers. 🎙️ Narration: talks about the impact of AI in the future. Health & Wellness (12:00 — 14:00) 🖼️ People running, fruit, meditation. 🎵 Calm trail. Finance & Wealth (14:00 — 16:00) 🖼️ Graphics rising, coins, dollar bills falling in slow motion. 🎵 Motivating music. Motivation & Development (16:00 — 18:00) 🖼️ People training, mountains, marathons. 🎵 Epic rising music. Mysteries & Curiosities (18:00 — 20:00) 🖼️ Starry sky, pyramids, planets. 🎵 Intriguing sound. Music & Culture (20:00 — 22:00) 🖼️ Shows, musical instruments, famous paintings. 🎵 Animated and cultural trail. --- Scene 5 — Connecting with the Public (22:00 — 25:00) 🎵 Soft music. 🖼️ Comment icons showing up, people typing on computers, hands interacting on social networks. Text: “Your voice is part of the channel”. 🎙️ Narration: “This channel isn't just made by me. It is built by each person who watches, comments, shares, and participates...” --- Scene 6 — Final Reflection (25:00 — 28:00) 🎵 Motivational music. 🖼️ Sky, horizon, people looking to the future, light shining at the end of the tunnel. 🎙️ Narration: “In the end, it all comes down to a simple truth: knowledge is power. And when it's shared, it transforms lives...” --- Dinner 7 — Closing (28:00 — 30:00) 🎵 Epic music creeping up, then ends softly. 🖼️ “Cláudio Mabele” channel logo with glow effect. Animated text: “Subscribe | Activate the bell | Like”. 🎙️ Narration: “Thank you for watching. Subscribe, activate the little bell, leave a like and share this video. I'm Cláudio Mabele... and here you'll always find a little bit of everything.”

After applying layouts to scenes, it would be really helpful to be able to edit scenes that have the same layout by choosing the "Similar scenes" option below the preview, after clicking on one of the speakers. Riverside has the feature for reference.

I recently created a project by importing a YouTube video, expecting to be able to export at 4K resolution since my Creator plan supports it. However, after spending a lot of time on the video, I discovered that YouTube imports are limited to 1080p, and exporting at 4K only upscales the video without improving quality. This limitation is not clearly communicated during the import process, and as a result, I spent a lot of time working on a project that can’t meet my quality needs. Please add a clear warning or notification when importing from YouTube, so users know that the maximum available resolution is 1080p, regardless of their export settings or plan. This would save users time and help set the right expectations.

running latest version on windows 11. I've noticed this for a long time. The drop shadow effect does not function properly on a PNG image. Should be an easy fix. Thank you.

Allow a trash or archive function for old projects

The newest update removed the ability to overwrite or update saved layouts. Now you can only save new layouts. I use Descript to edit podcasts, and rely on the ability to overwrite existing layouts as small changes are needed based on the framing of guests which changes every episode. It would be incredibly inconvenient and wasteful to create brand new layouts and delete outdated versions each time I edit a new episode, but that is my only option with the new update.