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Upload a podcast episode and get a plain text transcript you can copy, edit, search, or download. Use it for show notes, quotes, article drafts, searchable archives, or reviewing an episode without replaying the full recording.
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Podcast transcript generator from an uploaded file
Transcriv converts podcast recordings into plain text. Download or export the episode file first, then upload it here. Use it when you want a transcript without setting up a larger podcast workflow.
- Upload a podcast audio or video file up to 100MB.
- Get a plain text transcript you can copy or download.
- Use 60 free transcription minutes each day.
- Works with common podcast files such as MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV, and WEBM.
- Download or export the episode first; Transcriv works with uploads, not podcast links.
How to transcribe a podcast in 3 steps
- 1Upload the podcast episodeChoose the finished episode file from your computer. MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV, WEBM, and more common formats are supported.
- 2Let AI create the transcriptTranscriv turns the spoken audio into plain text without a meeting bot, podcast suite, or manual typing workflow.
- 3Copy or download the transcriptUse the text for editing, search, quotes, show-note drafts, blog outlines, or a lightweight archive.
Podcast transcription software vs transcription service
Use AI podcast transcription software when speed and repeatability matter. Use a human service when the transcript is high-stakes and needs manual review before delivery.
| Option | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| AI podcast transcription software | Fast transcripts from files you already have | You should review names, jargon, and unclear sections before publishing. |
| Human transcription service | High-stakes transcripts that need human review | Usually slower and more expensive than an automated transcript. |
| Podcast production suite | Recording, editing, captions, clips, hosting, or team workflows | More setup than you need if you only want text from an episode file. |
| Manual transcription | Short clips or very sensitive excerpts | Slow for full episodes and hard to repeat every week. |
What to check before uploading a podcast episode
A clearer source file usually creates a more useful transcript. Check the file before uploading so you do not waste time processing the wrong export.
- Use the clearest final mix you have, without background music overpowering speech.
- Download the episode from your podcast host, editor, recording app, or video platform before uploading it.
- Keep the file under the current 100MB upload limit.
- Use a supported audio or video file, such as MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV, or WEBM.
- Plan to review speaker names, sponsor names, URLs, and technical terms before publishing.
Podcast transcript ideas after export
Transcriv gives you plain text. After export, you can shape that text into the publishing assets your podcast workflow needs.
- Search an episode without replaying the full recording.
- Copy quotes into show notes, newsletters, social posts, or article drafts.
- Build a rough show-note outline from the transcript after export.
- Create a text archive for older episodes you may want to reuse later.
Podcast transcription FAQ
How do I transcribe a podcast?
How do I transcribe a podcast?
Upload your podcast episode as a supported audio or video file, start transcription, then copy or download the plain text transcript when it finishes.
What are the best podcast transcription tools?
What are the best podcast transcription tools?
The best tool depends on the job. Use Transcriv when you want a simple upload-first transcript; use a full podcast suite when you also need recording, editing, clips, captions, or hosting.
Can ChatGPT make a transcript of a podcast?
Can ChatGPT make a transcript of a podcast?
ChatGPT can help work with transcript text, but you still need a reliable way to convert the podcast audio into text first. Transcriv handles the upload and transcription step.
Can I get a transcript from a Spotify podcast?
Can I get a transcript from a Spotify podcast?
Transcriv works from uploaded files, not Spotify links. If you have the episode file and permission to process it, upload the file to generate a transcript.
Do I need to download the podcast episode first?
Do I need to download the podcast episode first?
Yes. Transcriv works with uploaded audio or video files, not Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS, YouTube, or hosting links. Download or export the episode file first, then upload it.
What is the cost of podcast transcription?
What is the cost of podcast transcription?
Transcriv currently includes 60 free transcription minutes per day and supports uploads up to 100MB. Check the pricing page for current limits before processing longer episodes.
How long does it take to transcribe 40 minutes of audio?
How long does it take to transcribe 40 minutes of audio?
Processing time depends on file length, audio quality, and queue load. A clear 40-minute episode can take longer than a short clip, but it avoids the hours usually required for manual transcription.
How should I format a podcast transcript?
How should I format a podcast transcript?
Start with the plain text transcript, then review it for names and terms, split long sections into readable paragraphs, and add headings or timestamps if your publishing workflow needs them.
Ready to transcribe a podcast?
Upload a podcast file and get a copyable plain text transcript with 60 free minutes each day.