# What should I check before using the result from Whisper Small?

The model must be downloaded before local transcription. Speed depends on the device and recording length. Local transcription does not automatically identify speakers; use the cloud speaker-label workflow for that.

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Last modified: 2026-10-21

The model must be downloaded before local transcription. Speed depends on the device and recording length. Local transcription does not automatically identify speakers; use the cloud speaker-label workflow for that.

## How to use Whisper Small

1. Import the audio or video you want to transcribe.

2. Select Whisper Small in the relevant transcription workflow.

3. Review the words, timing and any speaker assignments before using the transcript.

[Whisper Small in Subclip](/ai-models/whisper-local-small)

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