What's new in Descript

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1. New featureNovember 7, 2026Official · Descript changelog

   Descript Turns Brand Guidelines Into Full Layout Packs

   Descript reads brand guidelines that few people open and turns them into a complete layout pack. The post is a changelog roundup of October updates.

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2. New featureOctober 13, 2026Official · Descript changelog

   Descript adds drive-wide search, recording requests and AI voice that keeps your accent

   In its October 12 release roundup, Descript added a search bar covering your whole drive. Enterprise teams can ask someone for a recording without matching schedules, and new lines typed in your AI voice now keep your accent.

   • Type a name into the drive search bar to find projects, files and folders, and press Enter for a full results page.
   • You can also ask Underlord to find files, folders, projects and layout packs.
   • Send a recording request and the other person records when it suits them, with the footage coming back to you.
   • Requests can include instructions or a script for the other person to read.

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3. New featureSeptember 18, 2026Official · Descript changelog

   Descript revamps caption presets and animations and adds AI-made background music

   In its September 17 release roundup, Descript redesigned captions and announced AI that creates background music and sound effects on request. It also added payment options such as Apple Pay and Cash App, along with twenty-some other updates.

   • Captions gain 18 new presets (ready-made styles) created by Descript's design team.
   • Ten new text animations bring the total to 15, each with its own entry and exit motion.
   • The preset list now supports search and filters, and the properties panel has been rebuilt.
   • Every caption style you already used is still in the list.

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