Transcribe Podcast Episodes Free — Speaker Labels & Show Notes

Upload your MP3 or paste an episode URL. Get a speaker-labeled transcript, AI-generated show notes, and timestamps for chapters — all for free.

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Podcast Transcription Guide

Podcasting has exploded, but discoverability remains a challenge—search engines can't index audio. Every untranscribed episode is invisible to Google and potential new listeners. 1bit.ai transforms your podcast workflow by converting episodes into SEO-friendly transcripts that drive organic traffic. Our AI automatically identifies different speakers, adds proper punctuation, and can generate concise show notes that save hours of post-production work.

Technical Specs

Our podcast transcription engine is optimized for long-form conversational audio. We support all major podcast formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, and direct RSS feed URLs. Speaker diarization automatically labels who said what, even in multi-host shows with guests.

High Accuracy
Fast Processing
Multi-format

Podcast Transcription Use Cases

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Show Notes & Summaries: Automatically generate episode summaries, key takeaways, and timestamped highlights for your podcast description.

2

Blog Content: Repurpose each episode into a full blog post that ranks in search engines and attracts new listeners.

3

Searchable Archives: Build a searchable database of all your episodes so listeners can find exactly the content they're looking for.

4

Accessibility: Make your podcast accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences with accurate transcripts.

Podcast transcription tool - episode to text with speaker labels
Ultra Fast

Convert Podcast Audio to Text in Seconds

With AI technology, you can quickly turn your audio and video files into text in just a few minutes. It supports 98 languages and a range of formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, and more.

  • Process 1-hour Podcast files in less than a minute
  • High accuracy speech recognition with automatic speaker identification
  • Native Podcast format support with optimized decoding
Flexible Export

Export Podcast Transcripts in Multiple Formats

Export Podcast audio transcripts as TXT, SRT, and VTT.

SRT / VTT / TXT
Export transcripts in multiple formats - SRT, VTT, TXT

Podcast Workflow: Multi-Speaker to Show Notes

Handle multi-host conversations cleanly and export publish-ready notes without extra editing.

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Prepare multi-speaker audio for diarization

Upload the edited mix or a balanced multitrack bounce. After transcription, rename speakers once to keep host/guest labels consistent across the episode.

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Align transcript with the final cut

Trim long silences and crosstalk before upload so timestamps match the published audio and show-note chapters stay accurate.

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Export show notes in minutes

Use the transcript to pull key topics, quotes, and timestamps, then export as TXT or DOCX for instant show notes and blog drafts.

Podcast Host Feedback

How creators turn transcripts into growth and listener retention.

“Speaker labels saved us hours on every episode. We publish show notes the same day now.”

Maya Chen

Host, Product Stories

“The timestamps make chaptering effortless, and our blog traffic jumped after adding transcripts.”

Luis Martinez

Co-host, FinTech Weekly

Podcast Transcription Pro Techniques

Pro tips for converting Podcast audio to text with maximum accuracy and efficiency

Record Each Speaker on Separate Tracks

Use separate microphones and tracks for each host and guest. Mix them to stereo or mono for distribution, but keep the multitrack session for transcription to enable perfect speaker separation.

Apply Consistent Processing

Use the same EQ, compression, and noise reduction settings across all episodes. Consistency in audio processing helps AI models recognize your voices and maintain accuracy across your entire podcast archive.

Edit Before Transcribing

Remove long silences, false starts, and "um/uh" if you typically clean your audio. Transcribing the edited version matches your published episode and produces cleaner show notes.

Create Transcription Templates

Develop a standard intro/outro for your podcast that you can template in transcripts. This saves editing time and ensures consistent formatting across all episode show notes and blog posts.

Podcast to Text Use Cases for Professionals

Transform Podcast files into searchable text, subtitles, and actionable insights for your specific workflow

Convert Speech to Text in Three Easy Steps

Upload your Podcast audio file, enable speaker detection, then export timestamped transcripts

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Upload Audio File

Upload audio and video files from your local device or simply paste a YouTube link

2

Click Transcribe

Click 'Transcribe' and wait for transcribing. It usually takes less than a minute to transcribe a 1-hour file

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Export as Text

Export transcribed text as TXT, SRT, and VTT.

Powerful Podcast Transcription Features

AI-powered Podcast to text conversion with speaker detection, timestamps, and multi-language support

RSS Feed & Direct URL Support

Paste individual episode URLs from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any RSS feed. Also supports direct MP3/M4A file uploads from podcast hosting platforms.

Multi-Format Export

Download the same transcript as WebVTT (.vtt), SubRip (.srt) or plain text (.txt)—one click, no re-processing.

Built-in Translation

Transcribe once, then auto-translate the subtitle to 100+ languages—perfect for global audiences.

Free Credits on Sign-Up

Create a free account and receive instant credits to test full transcription + translation—no payment info required.

Intelligent Timestamp Chapters

Automatically detect topic changes and natural breaks to generate timestamped chapter markers for enhanced listener navigation and SEO.

No Watermark

All exported subtitle files are clean—no branding, no credit line, 100 % usable in professional workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Podcast transcription and speech to text conversion

How do you handle multi-speaker podcast conversations?

Our diarization identifies and labels multiple speakers, typically 2-6 hosts/guests. For best results, avoid crosstalk and keep mic levels consistent across speakers.

Can I export podcast show notes with timestamps?

Yes, you can export the transcript as TXT or DOCX and use the built-in timestamps to create chaptered show notes in minutes.

Can I transcribe directly from my podcast RSS feed?

Yes, paste any public episode URL (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS, or hosting platform) and we'll extract and transcribe the audio automatically.

How can transcripts improve podcast SEO?

Search engines cannot index audio. Publishing full transcripts or summaries helps episodes rank for keywords and drives organic traffic.

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