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Audio to text converter for clear, searchable transcripts

Upload your recording. Get an accurate transcript and AI show notes you can paste into your host, YouTube, or website.

Transcript and show notes from an audio recording

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How it works

Transcript and show notes from one upload

Upload once. Convert audio to text, then publish-ready notes without rewriting the episode by hand.

  1. 1

    Upload your audio

    Drop an MP3, WAV, M4A, or other audio file from your recorder or editor.

  2. 2

    Convert audio to text

    AI turns speech into readable text you can search, quote, and reuse.

  3. 3

    Generate show notes

    Get an accurate episode description, resource mentions with timestamps, and chapters.

Transcription

Accurate audio-to-text transcripts you can reuse

Search the conversation, pull quotes, and meet accessibility goals without re-listening to the full recording.

  • Full recording text from audio files
  • Built for interviews and co-hosted shows
  • Automatic speaker labels
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Audio transcript with speaker labels and timestamps

Show notes

Accurate show notes ready to publish

Turn your audio-to-text transcript into publish-ready show notes — an episode description, resource mentions, and chapters with timestamps.

  • Episode description
  • Resource mentions with timestamps
  • Chapters with timestamps
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AI show notes with episode description, mentions, and chapters

Who it's for

Publish podcasts and YouTube videos faster

Built for creators who want rich show notes and descriptions without spending hours writing them by hand.

  • Podcast hosts

    Convert episode audio to text, then ship show notes and chapter ideas right after recording.

  • YouTube creators

    Turn long-form audio into clear descriptions, timestamps, and takeaways that help viewers find your content.

  • Interview & talk shows

    Capture guest quotes and key moments as notes your audience can skim.

  • Small teams & producers

    Hand clients or co-hosts a first draft of notes and descriptions while you move on to the next episode.

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Audio to text converter

How does the audio to text converter work?+

Upload a recording. The audio to text converter turns speech into a clear, searchable transcript — plus AI show notes you can publish.

How accurate is the audio to text converter?+

Clear recordings convert best. Background noise, music beds, and overlapping speakers can lower accuracy.

What audio formats can I upload?+

MP3, WAV, M4A, and similar audio files from your recorder or editor.

Is the audio to text converter free?+

Yes. Show Notes Generator is free to use — upload your episode and get a transcript plus AI show notes without paying to start.

Convert your audio to text and get show notes

Upload your latest recording and get transcript plus notes in one place.

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  • Transcript + show notes
  • No install
  • Built for podcasters