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On July 14, 2025, Descript officially announced a product update: its automatic transcription feature adds 22 new languages, bringing the total to 23 languages including the original English, and simultaneously launches Beta support for Hindi. The official statement says that transcribed text remains editable regardless of the source language, and that accuracy varies with language and audio quality; this feature is the most highly requested update among Descript users, and users can confirm the language in the App settings or before uploading a file to achieve the best results. There is currently no information on further developments.
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Descript automatic transcription adds 22 new languages, supporting 23 languages in total
Descript has added 22 new languages to automatic transcription, bringing the total to 23 languages including English, and has simultaneously launched Beta support for Hindi. Transcripts remain editable regardless of the source language, and accuracy will vary with language and audio quality. This feature is Descript's most highly requested update by users, and users can confirm the language in the App settings or before uploading a file to get the best results.