How can I start a podcast transcript?

Paste a supported Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, 小宇宙, or public RSS link. You can also upload the episode audio file if you have it.

Do I choose an episode from a show?

Yes. A show link or feed returns an episode list. Choose one episode and confirm it before transcription; an episode link resolves the selected episode directly when supported.

Why might a podcast link fail?

The source must resolve successfully and its audio must remain publicly accessible. Login requirements, removed episodes, host restrictions, and unavailable audio can prevent processing.

How accurate is the transcript, and how long does it take?

Accuracy depends on the language, speech clarity, noise, and overlapping voices. Processing time varies with duration and service availability. Review quotations against the recording; neither exact accuracy nor a completion time is guaranteed.

What can I do with the result?

Search the transcript and use its per-segment timestamps to revisit passages. Review the AI summary and chapters, copy the full transcript, or export TXT, Markdown, SRT, and VTT for other tools.

Can I process a whole show or private subscription?

Whole-show batch processing is not supported. Choose one episode per task. Private or paid audio without public access cannot be fetched; an accessible file you are permitted to use can be uploaded separately.

Podcast to Text

Convert Podcasts to Text from a Link or Audio File

Paste a supported podcast episode or show link, or upload the episode file, to create a searchable transcript with timestamps, a summary, chapters, and export-ready text.

Start from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, 小宇宙, or a public RSS feed
Choose the specific episode you want to transcribe
Search, copy, or export as TXT, Markdown, SRT, and VTT

Create a transcript

Add a supported link or upload a recording to get searchable text.

Private

Podcast or episode link

Supported sources

YouTube
Apple
Spotify
iHeart
小宇宙
Direct

Link imports depend on source availability. YouTube requires accessible captions.

60 one-time signup credits
No credit card required
Accessible episode audio required

From a Podcast Source to One Episode Transcript

Resolve the source, confirm the episode, and keep its words available for review.

Add a Link or Episode File

Paste a supported episode or show link from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, 小宇宙, or a public RSS feed, or upload an episode file.

Resolve and Select One Episode

Check the resolved source. For a show or feed, choose one episode from the returned list and confirm it before starting.

Review and Export

Search the timestamped transcript, review the AI summary and chapters, copy the full transcript, or export TXT, Markdown, SRT, and VTT.

Illustrative episode workspace

From One Podcast Episode to a Reading Workspace

An example of how episode identity, text, and time references stay together after transcription.

The Field Notes · Quiet machines

Quiet machines

Public podcast RSS feed

Transcript
Summary
Chapters

Example excerpt

08:12
When we design for attention, the question is what people can return to after the screen goes quiet.
18:42
The best tools do not ask for more attention. They help you return to the idea that deserved it.

What You Can Do with a Podcast Transcript

Search Long Episodes
Find a name, concept, or phrase in the transcript before returning to its place in the audio.
Draft Show Notes
Use the summary and chapters to outline your own notes, then verify details in the transcript.
Revisit Cited Passages
Keep a time reference with a quotation so you can listen again before citing it.
Build a Personal Podcast Archive
Save exported transcripts with the episode title and source to organize your listening research.

What Podcast to Text Supports

Supported: Supported public podcast links or uploaded episode files
Supported: Select one episode from a resolved show or feed
Supported: Searchable timestamped transcript with a summary and chapters
Supported: Export TXT, Markdown, SRT, and VTT
Not supported: Private or paid audio without public access
Not supported: Whole-show batch processing
Not supported: Guaranteed processing time

Frequently Asked Questions

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Start with One Podcast Episode

Paste a supported link or upload the episode file, then confirm your source and transcription options.

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