# How to Remove Background Noise in Descript

> To remove background noise in Descript, open your project and upload your file. Next, go to the Layer section in the right-hand panel and toggle the Studio Sound switch. Finally, wait for the file to finish loading and click Publish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-remove-background-noise-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4bddab56e05a00ff74d2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Descript project and upload the audio or video file that contains background noise.
2. In the right-hand panel, select the Layer section.
3. Toggle the switch next to Studio Sound to remove the background noise.
4. Wait for it to finish loading.
5. Once done, click Publish .