Transcribe podcast episodes to text
Upload your MP3 or paste a YouTube link. Get a transcript for show notes, blog posts, and captions.
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First 30 min free · full file US$5, one-time
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What podcasters use it for
Show notes the same day
In October 2026, a 145-minute recording took 2 min 45 s once uploaded.
SEO from every episode
Search engines index text, not audio. A transcript turns each episode into a page that ranks for dozens of related queries over time.
YouTube URL works too
If your episode is on YouTube, paste the link directly. No download needed. Works for any public YouTube video.
Any recording format
MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 — whatever your DAW or recording app exports. Files up to 2 GB, deleted from our storage after processing (a free-preview upload is kept for up to 24 hours).
Common questions from podcasters
How do I transcribe a podcast episode?
Upload the MP3 file from your recording software, or paste the YouTube URL if your episode is on YouTube. TranscribTxt returns a text transcript. In October 2026, half of the files on our servers were transcribed in 14 seconds or less, and a 145-minute recording took 2 minutes 45 seconds. Times don't include uploading, which depends on your connection. Download as TXT or SRT.
Can I get an SRT file for podcast captions?
Yes. SRT export with timestamps is included on every plan, including Free. You can upload the SRT to YouTube for captions, or use it with video clips from your podcast.
How much does podcast transcription cost?
Your first file needs no sign-up, and a free account gives you 3 files a day. Files up to 30 minutes are free; for a longer episode, the first 30 minutes are free and the full file is US$5, one-time. Pro costs US$10 a month and covers up to 100 h of audio. SRT export is included on every plan.
Does it work with YouTube podcast links?
Yes. Paste a YouTube URL and TranscribTxt extracts the transcript directly — no downloading required. Works for any YouTube video including podcast episodes uploaded to YouTube.