Last updated: November 10, 2026
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Descript is an audio and video editor that works like a text document, with automatic transcription, screen recording, and AI voice tools. Podcasters and creators use Descript to record, edit, and publish media.
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Is Descript Down Right Now?
No, Descript is not down for everyone right now. The Descript status looks normal, and today’s reports focus on stuck transcriptions and failed exports. Those jobs run on Descript’s servers, so a busy period there can stall your project while the app itself opens fine.
Descript edits audio and video by editing text. Transcription, Studio Sound, and publishing all lean on cloud processing. When that side slows down, your timeline may open but jobs queue, which feels like a Descript outage from your chair.
Is Descript Down for Me or Everyone?
To decide if Descript is down for me or everyone, start a tiny test project and transcribe a short clip. If that works, your account is fine and your big project has a local issue, like a missing file. If even the test stalls and reports here rise together, the processing side is likely struggling for many users at once.
Transcription That Gets Stuck Halfway
Transcription happens on Descript’s servers, so a dropped connection can hang the job. A good rule of thumb: if a 30-minute file sits for more than 15 minutes, something is wrong. The bar stops moving and nothing you click restarts it.
Remove the clip and re-import it, then use the re-transcribe option on the track. If it still stalls, export the audio as an MP3 outside Descript and import that instead. Odd formats trip the pipeline more often than plain MP3 files.
Export Errors With Odd Messages
Failed exports often carry specific messages. ‘Could not get local path for requested asset’ means a file is missing or still downloading. ‘Cannot create a word with endTime’ points to corrupted alignment data in your project.
The alignment error has a built-in repair: open the Help menu, then Debug, then ‘Force fix corrupted alignment’. For missing files, wait for downloads to finish or replace the file in the project panel. Reading the exact message saves a lot of random retrying.
Exports Stuck at 0 Percent
Some compositions refuse to export and sit at 0 percent forever. Users have reported this for years, and the cause is hard to pin down. The composition length display sometimes shows a strange extended number when this bug strikes.
A workaround that often works is exporting to the cloud instead of locally. Publishing through the web link destination bypasses the stuck local path. If local export matters, duplicate the composition and try exporting the copy.
Common Descript Problems and Fixes
Transcription Is Stuck
Check your connection first, because transcription runs on Descript’s servers. Remove and re-import the clip, then choose re-transcribe on the track. If it stalls again, convert the audio to MP3 outside the app and import that file instead.
Export Failed With a Network Error
Test your connection and retry once it is stable. If you export from the web app, use a Chromium browser, because others hit more errors.
Project Says Files Are Missing
Look for the caution icon in the project files panel. The file may not have finished downloading or processed fully. Wait for it, or use Replace file to point the project at your local copy of the same media.
Playback Is Choppy in the Editor
High-resolution video strains the preview. Enable the setting to limit preview resolution to 1080p, which lowers the load without changing your final export. A low frame rate setting in the composition can also make playback look rough.
Editor Feels Laggy Overall
Large projects with many files slow the app down. Remove unused media and split long recordings into parts. Playback above 1x speed is a known crash trigger for some users, so drop back to normal speed while editing dense sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Descript transcription stuck?
Transcription runs on Descript’s servers, and a dropped connection can hang it. If a 30-minute file waits over 15 minutes, remove and re-import the clip, then re-transcribe.
Why does Descript say ‘export failed’?
Read the full message. A network error points to your connection. A missing asset error means a file is not downloaded or processed. An alignment error means project data is corrupted, and the Debug menu has a force-fix option for it.
What does ‘Could not get local path for requested asset’ mean?
It means Descript cannot find a file the export needs, often because it has not finished downloading. Wait for downloads to complete, or replace the file with your local copy.
Why is my Descript export stuck at 0 percent?
This is a known stubborn bug with no single cause. Publishing to the cloud usually works when local export will not start. You can also duplicate the composition and export the copy.
Why is playback choppy in the Descript editor?
High-resolution previews are heavy. Turn on the setting that limits preview resolution to 1080p. Also check the composition frame rate, because a low setting makes motion look rough even on fast machines.
Why are files missing in my Descript project?
Files show as missing when an upload or download did not finish, or processing failed at import. Find the caution icon in the files panel. Replace the file with your local copy of the same media to restore the project.