How to Use Descript Text to Speech
- George Apostolov
How to Use Descript Text to Speech: step-by-step guide
Open Descript and either start a new project or open an existing one.
Select "Write AI speech."
Click the speaker name to assign a voice, either your cloned voice or one of Descript’s pre-built voices.
Type or paste the text you want to convert into speech into the project’s script area.
Once done, click on the text and select the play button.
Quick answer: To use Text to Speech in Descript, open a project, select Write AI speech, assign a cloned or pre-built voice by clicking the speaker name, type or paste your text into the script area, click the text, and select the play button.
About this Descript tutorial
Convert written text into natural-sounding speech in Descript by choosing a voice, typing your script, and playing the generated audio. This guide shows how to use Descript Text to Speech in 5 steps, starting with "Open Descript and either start a new project or open an existing one" and finishing with "Once done, click on the text and select the play button". 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 use Descript Text to Speech?
5 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 Use Descript to Clone Voice, How to Use Eye Contact in Descript and How to Use Studio Sound in Descript. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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