Guides for better transcripts
Practical guides, product notes, and transcription workflows.
How to Get a Transcript of an Apple Podcasts Episode
Check Apple's built-in transcript first. If it's missing or you need the full text as a file, copy the episode link and make a timestamped transcript with PodText.
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How to Transcribe a Spotify Podcast from a Link
Copy a Spotify episode link, paste it into PodText, and get a timestamped transcript you can search and export. Includes what to do when the link doesn't work.
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How to Transcribe a Podcast from a Link
Paste a public podcast episode link to get a timestamped transcript without downloading the audio. See which links work and what to do when one fails.
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AI Meeting Transcription Tools: Files vs Live Calls
Compare AI meeting transcription tools — PodText, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and Fathom. Features, pricing, and which one fits your workflow.
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YouTube Transcript Tools: Captions and Exports Compared
Compare ways to get YouTube video transcripts — PodText, YouTube's native captions, free transcript sites, and Descript.
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How to Transcribe Your Podcast Recording for Publication
A tested creator workflow: upload a finished podcast recording, search and check the transcript against the audio, correct an export, and prepare text, show notes, or subtitles. Includes a sample file you can run yourself.
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