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Free podcast transcript generator
Paste a podcast episode link and get the transcript, with timestamps.
Free, no sign-up. One episode of up to 10 minutes.
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How to get a podcast transcript
Three steps, no account needed.
- 1
Copy the episode link
Open one episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and copy its link from the Share button.
- 2
Paste it above
Paste the link into the box and select Get transcript.
- 3
Copy or download
Turn timestamps on or off, then copy the transcript or download it as a file.
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Podcast transcript generator FAQ
Quick answers on links, limits and downloading your transcript.
How do I get the transcript of a podcast episode?
Copy the link to one episode from Apple Podcasts or Spotify, paste it into the box at the top of this page and select Get transcript. The podcast transcript generator shows the transcript with timestamps. Copy it, or download it as a TXT, SRT or VTT file.
Is the podcast transcript generator free?
Yes, for episodes of up to 10 minutes, with no account. There is a limit per visitor, shared across the free tools. If you reach it, the page tells you how long to wait.
Do I need an account?
No. You can get, copy and download a transcript without signing up. You need a free account to open an episode in Gistr and ask about it, make notes or save it.
How long can the episode be?
Up to 10 minutes, and up to 25 MB for the audio file. For a longer episode, the page offers a free account, so you can open the full episode in Gistr.
Which podcast links work?
A link to one episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Links to a whole show and direct links to an MP3 do not work. If you have the audio file, use Audio to text.
Why can’t it find my episode?
The tool needs public audio for the episode. Some episodes, such as Spotify exclusives, do not have any. If you have the audio file, upload it to Audio to text instead.
How accurate is the transcript?
An AI speech model writes it, so clear speech gives the best results. Names and technical terms can come out wrong, and filler sounds may be left out. The transcript does not label who is speaking.
Which languages are supported?
The speech model detects the spoken language on its own, so you do not need to choose one. To read a transcript in another language, sign up free and select Translate.
Can I download the transcript as subtitles?
Yes. Download a TXT file for plain text, or an SRT or VTT file with timings. You can also copy the whole transcript, with or without timestamps.
What happens to the link I paste?
Gistr uses the link to find the episode’s public audio, and that audio goes to a third-party transcription provider, whose own data policy applies. Gistr keeps the transcript for up to 30 days, so the same episode gets the same result faster.
What is Gistr?
Gistr is an AI knowledge companion that turns YouTube videos, podcasts, articles and PDFs into knowledge you keep. Ask questions and get answers that cite the exact source, make notes, slides and flashcards, and keep everything in one searchable library.
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