How to Create an Audiogram in Descript

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to turn any audio clip into a branded audiogram with Descript.

Quick summary

Descript lets you create an audiogram by importing an audio file, selecting a clip, and applying a waveform design — all without any video editing experience. In minutes you can publish a branded video ready to share on social media.

Steps

Drag and drop your audio file into Descript to start your project.
Highlight the part of your audio you want to turn into an audiogram.
Go to Layout then find Audiogram.
Select a style or waveform design.
Add your logo, adjust text, and pick colors to match your branding.
Click Publish to save your audiogram as a video file ready for sharing.

📌 Why this matters

Audiograms are one of the most effective ways to repurpose podcast and audio content for social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Descript's built-in audiogram tool eliminates the need for separate design software by letting creators import audio, choose a waveform style, and apply brand assets all in one place. This makes it easy for marketers, podcasters, and content teams to produce scroll-stopping video clips in minutes without any video editing expertise. The ability to publish a finished, branded video file directly from Descript dramatically shortens the content production workflow.

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