Podcast to transcript
Turn a podcast episode into a full, readable transcript with speakers labelled, timestamps, and a ready-to-paste show-note summary. Upload the MP3 or point us at the RSS episode.
What this tool does
Podcast episodes are almost always MP3, sometimes M4A, published through an RSS feed. The listener side gets audio; the publisher side wants transcripts for SEO, show notes, and accessibility. Upload the episode's MP3 to RecordX and you get the full transcript, host and guest turns labelled, and a paragraph-style summary that maps nicely onto show notes.
The free tier lets you upload files up to 5 minutes long with no signup required to try. Create a free account and you get 60 transcription minutes a month for longer files, exports, and history. Same engine that powers the paid plans.
How it works
- Upload the file. Sign up at recordx.io, open the web app, and drag your file into the upload area.
- Wait for the transcript. Short files come back in seconds; longer files a few minutes. Speaker separation and the AI summary run automatically.
- Download or ask the AI. Read, edit, and export the transcript, copy the summary and action items, or ask questions of the transcript in the built-in editor.
Formats supported
MP3 (the standard), M4A (Apple Podcasts native), and WAV masters if you are transcribing pre-publish. Chapter markers baked into the file's ID3v2 tags stay intact - you can align the transcript to your chapter breakdown after the fact.
What kinds of podcast episodes work
- Interview shows - one host, one guest - the highest-quality transcription case.
- Panel shows - three or more speakers. Diarization holds up as long as speakers don't talk over each other constantly.
- Solo shows - narrated monologues. Transcript is nearly editorial-ready with light cleanup.
- Pre-publish masters - upload the master WAV before you bounce for release - useful for editing decisions.
What you get back
Speaker-labelled transcript
Turns split by speaker. Rename Speaker 1 / Speaker 2 to real names in one click.
Timestamps
Every segment carries a timestamp so you can jump back to the audio moment.
AI summary and action items
A one-paragraph summary, a bullet list of decisions, and a checklist of follow-ups.
Beyond file uploads
The same RecordX account handles new conversations as they happen:
- Chrome extension - records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Slack calls locally. No bot joins the room.
- Mobile apps - iOS and Android apps for in-person meetings, interviews, and site visits.
- Softphone - a built-in dialer with your own DID number for recorded phone calls.
- Calendar auto-join - connect Google Calendar so the app records the meetings you accept without lifting a finger.
FAQ
Can I paste an RSS feed URL?
Not directly today - grab the episode MP3 from the show's RSS feed and upload the file. Every podcast host exposes the raw MP3 URL in its RSS.
Will speaker names carry over?
You upload with anonymous speaker turns; renaming Host / Guest happens in one click in the editor after transcription.
Do you preserve chapter markers?
The transcript itself is time-aligned. If your MP3 has ID3v2 chapter markers you can line up transcript segments with them in your show-notes workflow.
What about ads that are stitched into the episode?
Ads transcribe like any other audio. Cut them out of the transcript in the editor if you don't want them in the published version.