Use AI to remove background noise from audio, eliminate unwanted sounds, or cut background music from your tracks. One click with Descript’s Studio Sound delivers a sharper, more professional voice.
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How to remove background noise from audio
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Import your file
Load your file into Descript as a fresh project. Once uploaded, the tool instantly transcribes your audio into text.
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Add Studio Sound
As soon as transcription is complete, pick your video or audio clip on the timeline. The properties panel shows different options. Under Audio Effects > Studio Sound, toggle background noise removal.
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Be amazed
Studio Sound completes its AI processing fast. Adjust the intensity to reach a clear, high-quality voice while dropping any distracting background sounds.
Seamless background noise reduction in a click
Let AI do the audio work for you
Studio Sound keeps audio editing straightforward. This AI-driven feature removes background distractions like keyboard clicks or echoes, then rebuilds each voice with clarity.
Instantly remove filler words
These audio enhancements go beyond background noise removal. Descript also offers one-click filler word removal for “um,” “uh,” and “like.” You can even trim or condense pauses.
Professional sound, simplified
Ditch pricy gear and DIY soundproofing. Studio Sound works with any audio or video file on Mac, Windows, or directly in your browser.
More than an AI noise remover
Descript is an AI audio-video editor that simplifies podcast or video editing by letting you cut content directly from transcripts.
Text-based editing
Modify the transcript to edit video or audio in seconds—click any word, press delete, and you’re done.
Regenerate
Use AI to repair awkward cuts or silence without recording another take.
Remove filler words
Eliminate filler words (“um,” “uh,” “like”) in one click.
Screen recording
Capture, edit, and share screen or webcam footage instantly.
Don’t just take our word for it
With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.
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1 transcription hour / month
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Elevate your projects, watermark-free
10 transcription hours / month
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20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more
30 minutes / month of AI speech withstock AI speakers and customvoice clones
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Got questions? We have answers
Where can I remove my background noise?
Anywhere you record: podcasts, vlogs, tutorials, or demos. If you’re editing, Studio Sound is a noise remover that quickly delivers consistent clarity. Speed up your workflow—no more hunting down perfect recording locations.
What’s all this about a “regenerative speech effect?”
When we mention Studio Sound as regenerative, it means AI strips away unwanted noise and reconstructs your voice as if it were recorded in a quiet space. It’s a practical path to clear audio, no matter the initial recording conditions.
What’s the benefit of Studio Sound?
Studio Sound lets you record anywhere and still achieve polished audio. It takes care of background noise removal and enhances clarity in post-production, giving you high-quality sound even if your setup isn’t perfect.
How do I get Studio Sound?
Our free plan includes 5 lifetime uses of key AI features, including Studio Sound. That means you can remove background noise from audio free a few times to see how it works. For unlimited usage, plans start at $24/month.
My voice sounds slightly unnatural after I apply Studio Sound. Can I fix that?
Yes. Occasionally, AI reconstruction can introduce a low or artificial tone. Try adjusting the Studio Sound intensity dial from its default of 100 to a lower setting. This balances natural voice tones with audio background noise removal.
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