Introduction

Do you want to enhance your YouTube videos by adding a sleek progress bar? Here's a step-by-step guide to make it happen using Descript, an AI video editor.

Getting Started with Descript

Descript is a powerful AI video editor that can handle various video editing projects. Follow these steps to add a progress bar to your YouTube videos:
  1. Create a new project: Click on "New Project" in Descript's interface.
  2. Choose a file to transcribe: Click on "Choose a File to Transcribe" and select the video clip you want to edit.
  3. Transcribe: Once the video clip is uploaded, hit the "Transcribe" button. Descript will transcribe all spoken words in your video and create a transcript.

Editing and Adding the Progress Bar

Once the transcription is complete, edit the text as needed before proceeding to add the progress bar.
  1. Position the playhead: Click at the beginning of the transcript to position the playhead.
  2. Select Shape: Click on "Shape" in Descript's editing interface.
  3. Choose Progress Bar: In the Shape options, click on "Progress Bar".
Now the progress bar will be added to your video.


Customizing the Progress Bar

Descript allows you to customize the progress bar to match your brand colors and desired style. To edit the progress bar:
  1. Drag the progress bar: Place the progress bar where you want it in the video, either at the top or bottom.
  2. Change the colors: Click on the progress bar and use the color drop-down menus to adjust the colors of the progress bar and its background.
  3. Adjust the style: Now, experiment with different progress bar styles like a ring or pie shape. You can also adjust the size and position of the progress bar.

Exporting the Video

When you're satisfied with the progress bar's appearance, export the video:
  1. Go to File: Click on "File" in Descript's interface.
  2. Export: Navigate to "Composition" and click on "Export."
  3. Select video settings: Choose your desired resolution and quality settings.
  4. Export: Click the "Export" button and save the file to your computer.
With these simple steps, you've added a stylish progress bar to enhance your YouTube videos and Descript makes it very easy to get done and upload them to YouTube or any other platform and watch the engagement grow!