# How to Download Audio from Descript

> To download audio in Descript, open your project, highlight the desired section in the timeline, and click Publish. Next, choose Export, select Audio, pick your preferred format such as M4A, WAV, or MP3, and click Export to save your file.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-download-audio-from-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3bd7ab56e05a00fe351e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open the Descript project that contains the audio or video you want to download.
2. Select a specific section of the audio you want to download by highlighting the desired portion in the timeline.
3. In the upper-right corner of the screen, click the "Publish" button to open the export menu.
4. Choose the " Export" option.
5. Select the "Audio" option.
6. Choose between formats like M4A, WAV, or MP3 depending on your needs.
7. After selecting your preferred audio format and settings, click "Export" .