Podcast transcript generator
Get a transcript of any podcast episode.
Paste an Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS link. CastTranscript finds the episode in the show's public feed and turns it into a timestamped transcript with chapters and show notes.
- Free preview, no sign-up
- Editable transcript with timestamps
- Chapters and show notes
- TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT
Have the audio file instead? Upload it
How it works
From a link to a transcript in three steps.
No downloads, no converters, no browser extensions. You only need the episode link you would share with a friend.
Paste the episode link
Copy the share link from Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or paste the show's RSS feed and pick an episode from the list.
We fetch the public audio
CastTranscript matches the episode in the publisher's RSS feed and downloads the same audio file every podcast app plays.
Read, search and export
Follow along with playback, fix names, then copy the text or export TXT, Markdown, SRT or VTT with chapters and notes.
What you get
A transcript you can actually use.
Most podcast apps show a scrolling caption at best. CastTranscript gives you a document: every line timed to the audio, speakers separated, and the episode summarized.
- Timestamped transcriptClick any sentence to hear it. Word-level timing when the speech model returns it.
- Speaker labelsHost and guests are separated so quotes are attributed correctly. Rename a speaker once and it updates everywhere.
- Chapters and show notesAn episode summary, key takeaways and chapter markers with timestamps, ready to paste.
- ExportsPlain text, Markdown with notes, or SRT and WebVTT subtitle files for video clips.
The detail worth keeping
Nora (Host)We kept coming back to the same question.
Maya (Guest) It is usually the detail you almost edit out. That is the exact line the listener remembers.
Nora (Host) Let's move it into the opening chapter and preserve the natural rhythm before the music swells.
Supported links
Works with the links you already have.
Audio always comes from the podcast's own public RSS feed, the open standard behind almost every show.
Apple Podcasts
Episode or show links.
podcasts.apple.com/…/id1200361736?i=…Spotify
Episode or show links for shows that also publish an RSS feed.
Spotify-exclusive shows have no public feed and can't be fetched.
RSS feeds
Any podcast feed URL. You get a list of recent episodes to choose from.
feeds.example.com/show.xmlDirect MP3
A public link that ends in .mp3 works too.
YouTube and TikTok links are not supported.
Who uses it
Built for people who quote, summarize and republish podcasts.
Writers and journalists
Find the exact quote and its timestamp instead of scrubbing through an hour of audio.
Podcasters
Turn your published episode into show notes, chapters and a transcript page for SEO and accessibility.
Researchers and students
Search interviews and lectures as text, and cite the moment something was said.
Marketers
Pull clips, captions and blog drafts from guest appearances and industry shows.
Language learners
Read along with native speakers and replay any sentence with one click.
Accessibility
Give deaf and hard-of-hearing listeners a full, readable version of the episode.
Upload instead
Already have the recording? Drop the file in.
Unreleased episodes, private interviews and Spotify-exclusive shows have no public feed. Upload the audio and you get the same transcript, timestamps and show notes.
- MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV, WebMUp to 2 GB or 3 hours per file. Audio is prepared in your browser where possible.
- The same editor as link transcriptsTimestamps, speaker names, chapters, show notes and every export format.
Drop in an audio or video file
MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV or WebM · up to 3 hours
or drag and drop it anywhere herePricing
Try it on a real episode first.
Paste a link and read a free preview without signing up. A free account adds 10 minutes. After that you pay by the hour, with no seat fees.
Enough to check accuracy on your show before you pay.
Precision 60-language engine, custom vocabulary, chapters & show notes.
One-time top-up packs for occasional episodes and uneven workloads.
Questions, answered
Podcast transcript questions
How do I get a transcript of a podcast episode?
Copy the episode link from Apple Podcasts or Spotify (Share → Copy link), or copy the show's RSS feed URL, and paste it into CastTranscript. We match the episode in the public feed, download its audio and transcribe it. You can read and search the transcript in the browser or export it.
Is it free?
You can transcribe the opening minutes of any episode without an account. A free account adds 10 minutes. Longer use is billed by the hour: a $15 monthly plan includes 20 hours, and one-time hour packs never expire.
Can I transcribe Spotify podcasts?
Yes, for shows that also publish an RSS feed, which is most of them. Paste the Spotify episode link and we find the same episode in the public feed. Spotify-exclusive shows have no public feed, so they cannot be fetched from a link.
Does Apple Podcasts already have transcripts?
Apple shows auto-generated transcripts inside its app for many episodes, but you cannot export them, and they are not available for every show or language. CastTranscript gives you an editable document with chapters and exports.
How long does a transcript take?
The episode is split into short sections that are transcribed in parallel, so most episodes are ready in a few minutes. You can leave the page; the transcript keeps processing and appears in your workspace.
Which languages are supported?
The language is detected automatically, and most widely spoken languages are supported, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese and Chinese. Accuracy is best for clear speech.
Does it identify who is speaking?
Speaker labels are added when the speech model separates voices. You can rename "Speaker 1" to the host's name once and it changes throughout the transcript.
Can I use a podcast transcript I made here?
Transcripts are for your own reading, research, quoting and accessibility. Republishing a full transcript of someone else's show usually needs the creator's permission. Podcasters can of course publish transcripts of their own episodes.
Private by default
Paste a link and read the episode.
The free preview needs no account. Create one when you want the whole episode.