Podcast Transcription: Turn Episodes Into Searchable Knowledge
Podcasts are an incredible source of knowledge — but they're trapped in audio. You can't search them, quote them accurately, or skim them.
Transcribe.so makes podcasts behave like documents.
How to Transcribe a Podcast Episode
- Upload the audio file or paste a YouTube/external URL
- Let AI process it — transcription, chapters, and speaker ID happen automatically
- Search, ask questions, and export — use the transcript however you need
A long episode becomes a searchable document you can skim, search, and reference.
What Podcast Transcription Unlocks
For Podcast Creators
- Show notes that write themselves — Chapters and sections are generated automatically
- Accurate quotes and timestamps — No more guessing where something was said
- Content repurposing — Turn episodes into blog posts, social clips, or newsletters. You can also export subtitles for repurposing clips across video platforms.
For Podcast Listeners and Researchers
- Search across episodes — Find that one insight without re-listening
- AI Q&A — Ask "what was the main argument?" and get an answer with citations
- Build a knowledge library — Your podcast collection becomes a searchable database
Features That Make a Difference
- Speaker identification — Know who said what, automatically labeled
- Chapters and sections — Navigate long episodes by section
- Semantic search — Find ideas even with different wording
- Timestamp citations — Every answer links back to the source
Who Uses This
- Podcast hosts creating show notes and clips
- Researchers analyzing interview content
- Journalists reviewing source material
- Fans who want to find their favorite moments
If you listen to podcasts to learn, this is the upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transcribe podcast RSS feeds?
Currently, you can transcribe by uploading audio files or pasting YouTube/direct audio URLs. RSS feed import is not available yet.
Does it work with multiple speakers?
Yes. Transcribe.so uses GPT-4o-transcribe-diarize for speaker diarization to identify and label different speakers automatically. You can also choose Qwen3-ASR-Flash for maximum accuracy over speaker diarization.
How do I get show notes from a transcript?
Use the AI Q&A feature, or request show notes from the Transcribe.so Custom GPT or the Claude Custom Connector. Ask "summarize the main topics" or "list the key takeaways" and you'll get a structured summary with timestamps you can paste straight into your CMS.
What's the maximum episode length?
Uploads support up to ~8 hours of audio (configurable) with a 500MB per-file limit.
Make your podcasts searchable. Start transcribing →