Feature Requests

Descript has so much potential to be an incredibly powerful tool, but the current focus on all the AI tool hype is really hurting the product. 95% of the time I try to use Underlord, it doesn't come close to a correct result, no matter how simple the request or how clear the prompt. Absolutely there are great use-cases (eye contact & auto multicam are examples that actually enhance my projects) and lots of great tools and improvements lately so I don't want to sound negative or anti-AI entirely, I'm not, but the focus lately on all marketing I've seen has been mainly generative tools that either aren't working that well or that I don't remotely need as a podcast producer (like generative video). What Descript needs most are UI and functionality improvements, not AI hype. There are countless suggestions in this community, many of which seem relatively simple to implement, that would improve the app far more than these AI tools. Just a few that come to mind now: organizing projects into folders strategizing app updates better (so it isn't constantly like "restart the app!!") further improving timeline UI so that layer height can be adjusted and vertical scrolling of layers is easier (a scroll bar, a way to control height of layer and audio bars, toggles for different types of layers like to be able to show or hide audio, etc) exporting audio from a video composition (used to be able to do it, why require another composition to be made? Then if you have to make an edit you have to do it in multiple compositions, unnecessary) exporting chapter markers (I use Buzzsprout and I've tried to submit this request over and over again) being able to adjust marker locations and scene boundaries by dragging in the timeline improving transcription accuracy improving assigning of speakers (very buggy often, always needs correcting) improving the sequence editor (very tricky to edit when there are multiple tracks) make audio editing more like a DAW to be able to control individual tracks (a bigger update but this should be a top priority since pro audio editing should be a core element of a podcast editor) returning to having actual humans respond to support requests, not AI bots I can't be the only user that wants to see my subscription fees put to these kind of things instead of towards AI tools that are highly unreliable and that I don't even need. And again, I say this as a fan and longtime user of Descript that sees so much more potential in it.

Allow a trash or archive function for old projects

I often work on trains and in locations with poor connection. It would be great if there was a true capacity for offline editing like other video editing programs. Even if some AI features would not work until wifi is back. The ability to cut and adjust local files would be amasing.

The switch from blue to red on logos and text is understandable, but having the dark mode have the red tinge is headache inducing. It makes the screen hard to look at and I wish there was a way to just have the plain black background again. Very very disappointing as I use Descript daily for work.

We are continuously receiving multiple client requests for Descript integration and are keen to move forward. To begin, we’d need access to your API documentation or developer resources, and if available, a test/sandbox account to verify the integration setup. Once completed, we’d be happy to list Descript on our marketplace and explore partnership opportunities. You can learn more about viaSocket at www.viasocket.com and see some of our live integrations here: viasocket.com/integrations . Looking forward to your guidance on how we can proceed. Mail to mystique@viasocket.com or partnerships@viasocket.com

I am finding your featured infuriating. Why will it not undo the background color change? I clicked on background and it just changed. It didn't offer choices. It does not have an option to remove the background, which is wiping away all my credits... Can you please remove the background effect from my video 11 importance of genre?

Digital creation platforms often grow through dialogue between builders and users. Communities centered around feedback spaces such as LemStudio https://lemstudio.co/ illustrate how ideas become shared artifacts that shape product evolution. In these environments, the conversation extends beyond bug reports into collaborative thinking about workflows, usability, and creative possibilities. A feedback board represents more than a support channel. It becomes a record of experimentation where creators describe friction points and imagine alternatives. Each suggestion thread captures the subtle realities of daily production, whether editing podcasts, refining video narratives, or simplifying transcription workflows. Over time, patterns emerge that reveal how creators actually interact with technology rather than how designers initially expected them to. This dynamic highlights the transformation of editing from a solitary activity into a participatory process. Creators do not merely consume software features; they actively influence them. Feature voting systems demonstrate this shift, allowing the community to prioritize improvements organically. When multiple voices converge around similar ideas, they create momentum that guides development direction. Equally important is the transparency such spaces foster. Roadmaps and status updates turn abstract progress into visible movement. Users witness the lifecycle of an idea from proposal to discussion and eventually to implementation. This visibility builds trust, as contributors feel their perspectives matter within the broader ecosystem. Another notable aspect is knowledge exchange. Participants often share creative workarounds or workflow insights while discussing feature gaps. These conversations unintentionally form micro-tutorials that help newcomers adapt faster. Thus, the feedback board evolves into a hybrid space combining support, learning, and ideation. The asynchronous nature of these platforms also supports reflective thinking. Contributors can articulate detailed use cases and contextual challenges with clarity. Such depth encourages nuanced understanding between product teams and creators operating in varied environments. In the broader context of digital creation, feedback ecosystems represent a cultural shift toward co-creation. Products are no longer static deliverables but living systems shaped through continuous dialogue. What remains is an evolving landscape where ideas circulate freely and tools mature alongside the communities that use them.

I'm a podcast editor and I download recordings every day from Squadcast. Every since recording is out of sync. Audio to audio is in sync and video to video is in sync but when comparing the same persons audio and video, they are consistently out of sync by about 1 second which always requires be to make a manual adjustment. This has been happening for years. Different versions and OS.

Whenever the Underlord gives me an answer, I want to start reading this answer right away, without waiting until the answer is completely finished. But currently I'm not able to do this, because when the Underlord appends text to the bottom, the entire paragraph of text moves up, which makes it not readable. Usually when this happens on any other web-based chat application, I'm able to scroll up a little bit so that expanding the page to the bottom doesn't change the position of the paragraph that is being appended to. But in Descript application, whenever I do this, it forces to scroll to the bottom and the paragraph just moves, making it unreadable.