How to Export Transcript from Descript
- George Apostolov
How to Export Transcript from Descript: step-by-step guide
In the top-right corner of the Descript interface, click the "Publish" button.
Select the "Export" tab.
Choose "Transcript" option.
Select a format of choice.
You can select the format for the transcript based on your preferences.
Once you've selected your desired file format and settings, click "Export" to create the transcript file.
Quick answer: To export a transcript in Descript, click the Publish button in the top-right corner, select the Export tab, and choose the Transcript option. Next, select your preferred format and settings, then click Export to create the transcript file.
About this Descript tutorial
Download transcripts from Descript by clicking Publish, selecting Export, choosing Transcript, and picking your preferred format. This guide shows how to export Transcript from Descript in 6 steps, starting with "In the top-right corner of the Descript interface, click the ' Publish ' button" and finishing with "Once you've selected your desired file format and settings, click ' Export ' to create...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Descript interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to export Transcript from Descript?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Descript data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Descript. Related guides: How to Export Video from Descript, How to Fade Audio in Descript and How to Fade Music in Descript. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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