How to Detect Speakers in Descript
- George Apostolov
How to Detect Speakers in Descript: step-by-step guide
Open an existing project or start a new one by clicking on "New Project".
After transcription, Descript should automatically detect speakers if the audio is clear and has distinct voices.
Go to the "Project" tab and click on the audio file you uploaded.
Go to the audio settings, click "Detect Speakers," and choose the number of speakers in the audio.
Wait for it to finish detecting speakers.
You can also click on "Identify Speakers".
Add the speaker's name, or select an existing name from the list, then click "Next."
Once done, click Close and the Speaker labels will appear in your transcript.
Quick answer: To detect speakers in Descript, open a project, let transcription run, go to the project tab to select the audio file, open audio settings, click detect speakers, choose the speaker count, wait for completion, and optionally identify and name the speakers.
About this Descript tutorial
Identify and label voices in your audio transcript using Descript by configuring audio settings and selecting the number of speakers. This guide shows how to detect Speakers in Descript in 8 steps, starting with "Open an existing project or start a new one by clicking on 'New Project' " and finishing with "Once done, click Close and the Speaker labels will appear in your transcript". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Descript interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to detect Speakers in Descript?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Descript data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Descript. Related guides: How to Download Audio from Descript, How to Download Descript and How to Download Descript Videos. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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