How to Use Descript to Clone Voice
- George Apostolov
How to Use Descript to Clone Voice: step-by-step guide
Go to "AI Speakers" on the left-hand side of the window.
Click "+ New speaker."
Enter a name of your new AI speaker and click "Confirm."
Record yourself reading the script as prompted.
You have the option to "Re-record" or "Submit."
Go to your project or create a new project.
Assign it to your voice clone.
Write a script or generate one with AI.
Click the play button. Descript will convert the text into speech, and you can play it to hear your clone read the script.
Quick answer: To clone a voice in Descript, go to AI Speakers, add a new speaker, name it, and record the prompt. Then, open a project, assign the voice clone, add a script, and click play to generate and hear the speech.
About this Descript tutorial
Create a custom AI voice clone in Descript by recording your reading, assigning the new speaker to a project, and generating speech from text. This guide shows how to use Descript to Clone Voice in 9 steps, starting with "Go to 'AI Speakers' on the left-hand side of the window" and finishing with "Click the play button. Descript will convert the text into speech, and you can play it...". 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 to Clone Voice?
9 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 Eye Contact in Descript, How to Use Studio Sound in Descript and How to Add a Pause in Descript. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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