Free podcast transcription

Podcast transcript generator for audio and video episodes

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

Transcript and show notes from a podcast episode

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How it works

Transcript and show notes from one upload

Upload once. Get publish-ready notes without rewriting the episode by hand.

  1. 1

    Upload your episode

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

  2. 2

    Get the transcript

    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 podcast transcripts you can reuse

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
Transcribe my episode
Podcast transcript with speaker labels and timestamps

Show notes

Accurate show notes ready to publish

Get publish-ready show notes — an episode description, resource mentions, and chapters with timestamps.

  • Episode description
  • Resource mentions with timestamps
  • Chapters with timestamps
Generate show notes
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

    Ship episode show notes, summaries, and chapter ideas right after recording — so publish day isn't delayed by writing.

  • YouTube creators

    Turn long-form video into clear descriptions, timestamps, and takeaways that help viewers find and watch 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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Podcast transcript generator

What do I get from a podcast transcript generator?+

A full, readable transcript of your episode — plus AI show notes: an episode description, resource mentions with timestamps, and chapters.

How accurate is the podcast transcript generator?+

Accuracy depends on audio quality. Clear speech with less crosstalk and background noise produces the best transcripts.

Can it handle interviews and multiple hosts?+

Yes. It's built for interviews and co-hosted shows, with automatic speaker labels so you can see who said what.

What file types are supported?+

MP3, WAV, and M4A for podcast audio, plus common video formats when you want dialogue turned into text.

Is the podcast transcript generator free?+

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

Generate your podcast transcript and show notes

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

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