How to Delete Your Descript Account (Permanently)
Step-by-step: delete your Descript account the right way - cancel billing first, export your projects, then remove the account permanently.
How to delete your Descript account
- Cancel the paid plan first: descript.com > Settings > Billing > Manage subscription > Cancel.
- Sign in at descript.com and open Settings > Account.
- Use Delete account and confirm.
- Deleting the account signs you out of the desktop app - uninstall it separately.
Members of someone else's drive must be removed by the drive admin before they can delete their own account.
Before you delete
- Export finished projects and transcripts - cloud projects are removed with the account.
- Recordings stored only in Descript's cloud are wiped; local source media on your machine is safe.
- Cancelling billing and deleting the account are separate steps; billing must be cancelled first.
What happens after you delete
Deletion removes your account, cloud projects, transcripts and usage history. Exported files on your machine are untouched.
Deleting removes your account; it does not get you a refund for the current billing period. If you are leaving because of the price, there is a cheaper way to keep the same capability.
Leaving because of the price?
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FAQ
Can I recover my Descript account after deleting it?
No. Deletion is permanent - the account, projects and transcripts are removed and cannot be restored.
Do I get a refund when I delete my account?
Deleting the account does not trigger a refund. Cancel the subscription first and check Descript's refund policy.
Is deleting the same as cancelling?
No. Cancelling stops future billing but keeps your account and projects. Deleting removes the account entirely. Most people should cancel first, export their work, then delete.
Last verified October 2026. Official source: descript.com.