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Free podcast transcription for accurate episode transcripts
Upload your episode. Get an accurate transcript and AI show notes you can paste into your host, YouTube, or website.
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How it works
Transcript and show notes from one upload
Upload once. Get free podcast transcription, then publish-ready notes without rewriting the episode by hand.
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Upload your episode
Drop an MP3, WAV, M4A, or video file from your recorder or editor.
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Get the transcript
AI turns speech into readable text you can search, quote, and reuse.
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Generate show notes
Get an accurate episode description, resource mentions with timestamps, and chapters.
Transcription
Free podcast transcription you can actually use
Search the conversation, pull quotes, and meet accessibility goals without re-listening to the full episode.
- Full-episode text from audio or video
- Built for interviews and co-hosted shows
- Automatic speaker labels
Show notes
Accurate show notes ready to publish
After free podcast transcription, turn the text into publish-ready show notes — an episode description, resource mentions, and chapters with timestamps.
- Episode description
- Resource mentions with timestamps
- Chapters with timestamps
Who it's for
Publish podcasts and YouTube videos faster
Built for creators who want accurate transcripts and rich show notes without spending hours writing by hand.
Podcast hosts
Get free podcast transcription right after recording, then ship show notes so publish day isn't delayed by writing.
YouTube creators
Turn long-form video into searchable text, clear descriptions, and timestamps 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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From the same team — edit audio, enhance voice, build a show site, and repurpose episodes.
Free podcast transcription
Is free podcast transcription actually free?+
Yes. Show Notes Generator is free to use for podcast transcription — upload an episode and get your transcript without paying to start.
What else do I get with free podcast transcription?+
Along with the transcript, you get AI show notes: an episode description, resource mentions with timestamps, and chapters.
How accurate is free podcast transcription?+
Accuracy depends on your recording. Clear audio with less overlapping speech produces better free podcast transcription results.
What file types are supported?+
MP3, WAV, and M4A for podcast audio, plus common video formats when you want dialogue turned into text.
How long does it take?+
Most episodes finish in a few minutes. Longer files take a bit more time — you'll see progress while it runs.
Try free podcast transcription and get show notes too
Upload your latest episode and get transcript plus notes in one place.
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