Descript rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Rate limits, context window, message limits, file upload caps and image generation limits - all Descript plans compared.
Descript usage limits by plan
| Minutes / month | 60 minutes | |
| Credits / month | 100 credits | One-time grant |
| Watermark | true boolean | |
| Export Resolution | 1080p quality |
No limit data for this plan yet.
| Minutes / month | 600 minutes | 10 hours |
| Credits / month | 400 credits | Per month |
| Watermark | false boolean | |
| Export Resolution | 1080p quality |
| Minutes / month | 1800 minutes | 30 hours |
| Credits / month | 800 credits | Per month |
| Watermark | false boolean | |
| Export Resolution | 4K quality |
| Minutes / month | 2400 minutes | 40 hours |
| Credits / month | 1500 credits | Per month |
| Watermark | false boolean | |
| Export Resolution | 4K quality |
What happens when you hit Descript's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Descript limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Descript uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Descript's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Descript limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Descript message limit?
Descript message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Descript have a file upload limit?
Yes, Descript enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Descript limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Descript limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Descript's rate limit?
Descript will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.