Podcast Transcription: Free & AI-Powered
Turn podcast episodes into searchable, shareable text
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Why use Podcast Transcription?
Speaker Detection
On the premium engine (your first file, the Weekly Pass and paid plans), host and guests each get a label so you know who said what.
SEO-Ready Text
Turn episodes into blog posts and show notes. Boost your podcast's discoverability in search engines.
Timestamps
Navigate long episodes with precise timestamps on every paragraph and speaker turn.
All Platforms
Upload files or paste URLs from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS feeds, or direct links.
How it works
Upload or Paste URL
Upload your podcast episode file or paste a URL from any podcast platform.
AI Transcribes with Speaker Labels
Our AI generates accurate text with timestamps throughout, and labels each speaker on the premium engine.
Use Your Transcript
Export as show notes, blog content, or subtitles. Share clips with accurate quotes.
Podcast Transcription vs typing it out by hand
Why upload-and-go beats manual transcription every time.
| Capability | CATT | Manual transcription |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first draft | Minutes per file | 8 to 10 hours per audio hour |
| Accuracy | Up to 99% on clear audio, premium engine | Depends on the typist |
| Speaker labels | On the premium engine | Tagged by hand |
| Languages | 99 supported | Whatever you speak |
| Exports | TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT | Whatever you build by hand |
| Cost | Free for the first 30 minutes | Your time, every time |
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Simple pricing
Free for files up to 30 minutes, no card needed. Paid plans start at $14.99.
Free
- Up to 30 files a day, each up to 30 minutes (your first file on the premium engine, up to an hour)
- Speaker labels on your first file
- Copy any transcript or download it as TXT
Cancel anytime. Try the free plan before you upgrade. See all plans
Frequently asked questions
Yes, on the premium engine: your first file, the Weekly Pass and paid plans. Hosts and guests are labeled throughout the episode.
Publish the transcript as a blog post alongside your episode. Search engines index the text, driving organic traffic.
MP3, M4A, WAV, and all common podcast formats. You can also paste URLs from major podcast platforms.
Yes. Upload your video podcast file and we'll extract the audio and transcribe it, with speaker labels on the premium engine.
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