Free podcast transcription
Transcribe podcast episodes to text free. Get transcripts for show notes, accessibility, and search, plus SRT and VTT captions. No upload, no signup.
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A transcript makes every episode searchable, quotable, and accessible to listeners who are deaf or hard of hearing. Drop in your episode’s MP3 or WAV, or the MP4 of a video podcast, and FreeTranscribe produces the full transcript for free.
No per-minute pricing, and no uploading unreleased episodes: processing happens in your browser.
What to do with a podcast transcript
- Publish it on the episode page so search engines can read the whole conversation.
- Pull quotes and timestamps for show notes and social posts.
- Add it to your RSS feed: the Podcasting 2.0 transcript tag accepts SRT and VTT files, both of which you can export here.
- Upload the SRT to YouTube for the video version of the show.
Tips
- Transcribe the final mixed episode. Music beds can occasionally produce a few stray words, so skim the start and end of the transcript.
- Keep “Accurate” selected for conversation-style shows.
- Speaker names aren’t added automatically; add them while you edit.
How it works
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Drop your file
Nothing is uploaded. The file stays on your device the whole time.
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AI transcribes locally
OpenAI’s Whisper model runs in your browser, so no server ever sees your file.
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Copy or download
Plain text, or timestamped SRT and VTT subtitles ready to use anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on episode length?
No hard limit. Hour-long episodes work; longer files simply take longer.
Can I transcribe episodes before they’re published?
Yes. Nothing is uploaded, so unreleased episodes stay private.
Which file should I give my podcast host?
Most hosts that support transcripts accept SRT or VTT. Check your host’s documentation; both download in one click here.