Telethon 2026

Sometimes it works right, but often it jumps around randomly.

Since moving to Descript from other editing software, this is the biggest pain point that I am surprised is not addressed: If I copy something in the timeline (like an image) - or copy something from another descript project - I should be able to paste that thing into my project at the playhead location. Right now it (mostly - sometimes unpredictable) gets pasted at the start of a scene. Pasting at the playhead location in the timeline is a basic functionality that I got used to with tools like imovie and logic pro. Would love to have it in Descript.

fix how descript cuts off words when underlord deletes dead air

The number of steps needed to fix each transcript error is too high. Selecting words takes too long and is fiddly (not consistently selected with mouse clicks - has sticky behaviour patterns). Consider: - making transcription fixes inline rather than inside the current seperate modal dialog box. - Selecting an area of the timeline and allowing changes by typing there (I accept this probably requires a modal box). - Removing the 100 character limit on changes.

make media searchable across all projects without having to navigate through another project folder to access

If there was a way to auto-mute hosts and guests when they aren't speaking, it would make the clarity of recordings much better and save a lot of editing time.

Ability to see all placeholders in the composition at once, making it easier to track and manage gaps in your project.

The scroll bar at the bottom of the screen, is so tiny and difficult to see, it's nearly impossible to scroll through the timeline horizontally. The Descript scroll bars are for some reason at least half, if not more, smaller than regular websites scroll bars.

Ability to adjust the padding and corner radius of the background box in caption styles for more control over caption appearance.

Show social media safe zones on the canvas and in the export menu as overlays, so creators can avoid placing important visuals where platform UI (captions, profile pics, buttons) will cover them. Captured during Telethon 2026.