Descript Preview - First Look (New App!)

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Introduction

Yesterday, Descript rolled out something they're calling Descript Preview. It’s a desktop app with the same benefits as the web app, eliminating the need to download all of your media. This results in faster processing times for various features like Eye Contact and Studio Sound, applying them immediately rather than taking a long time.

Here's a hands-on look at Descript Preview compared to the original Descript. Visually, they look the same. The distinguishing factor is the presence (or absence) of download buttons. In the original Descript, media not downloaded to the computer’s hard drive has download buttons. However, in Descript Preview, these buttons are absent because media can be opened directly.

For instance, I clicked on a media layer in Descript Preview and immediately entered the project. The visual took a little while to load, but overall, it was fairly quick. Testing Studio Sound and Eye Contact, I noted that while the processing was not instantaneous, it was reasonably fast. An 18-second file with Eye Contact loaded quickly, although it still took some processing time.

I'll continue to test Descript Preview throughout the day and will report my findings in a future video. If you want to try it yourself, it's free and compatible with all Descript plans. You can find the download link in the video description.

If you enjoyed this write-up, you might also appreciate some of my update videos on Descript.

Keywords

  • Descript Preview
  • Desktop app
  • Web app benefits
  • No media download needed
  • Faster processing
  • Eye Contact
  • Studio Sound

FAQ

1. What is Descript Preview? Descript Preview is a new desktop app from Descript that offers the same benefits as the web app, including not requiring media downloads and faster processing times.

2. How does Descript Preview differ from the original Descript app? The main difference between Descript Preview and the original Descript app is that the Preview version does not require you to download media to your hard drive.

3. How fast is the processing in Descript Preview? Processing in Descript Preview is faster compared to the original app. However, it’s not instantaneous, and processing time can vary based on the file size.

4. Can I use Descript Preview with my current Descript plan? Yes, Descript Preview is free and compatible with all Descript plans.

5. How can I download the Descript Preview app? You can download Descript Preview using the link provided in the video description of the original video.