How to Identify Speakers in Descript
- George Apostolov
How to Identify Speakers in Descript: step-by-step guide
Once your file is uploaded, Descript will automatically generate a transcript.
Go to the audio settings, click "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 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.
About this Descript tutorial
Label voices in your audio transcripts easily by setting up speaker names within Descript. This guide shows how to identify Speakers in Descript in 4 steps, starting with "Once your file is uploaded, Descript will automatically generate a transcript" 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 identify Speakers in Descript?
4 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 Link Descript to YouTube via Zapier, How to Remove Background Noise in Descript and How to Remove Descript Watermark. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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