# How to Transcribe Video in Descript

> To transcribe video in Descript, import the video into your project, wait for the import to finish, and allow Descript to automatically transcribe it. Then, review and edit the text directly within the app, and finally export the transcript by clicking Publish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-transcribe-video-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4fcaab56e05a00ffc346/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Import the video into your Descript project.
2. Depending on the length of your video, the importing process can take a few minutes.
3. After the video is imported, Descript will automatically prompt you to transcribe the video.
4. Once the transcription is complete, you can review and edit the text directly within Descript.
5. After making any necessary edits, you can export the transcript by clicking "Publish."