# How to Identify Speakers in Descript

> To identify speakers in Descript, wait for the automatic transcript generation, open audio settings and click Identify Speakers, add or select a name and click Next, then click Close to apply the labels to your transcript.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-identify-speakers-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f8bab56e05a00fe7744/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Once your file is uploaded, Descript will automatically generate a transcript.
2. Go to the audio settings, click "Identify Speakers ."
3. Add the speaker's name, or select an existing name from the list, then click "Next."
4. Once done, click " Close" and the Speaker labels will appear in your transcript.