PodText

PodText is an AI podcast transcript generator that turns an episode into searchable text from its Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart or RSS link, accessible YouTube captions, or a recording you upload. Every transcript comes with timestamps, chapters and a summary, and lives in a private workspace.

What is PodText used for?

It lets you read a podcast instead of replaying it: search for a topic, jump to the exact minute something was said and quote it accurately. It handles 99+ languages with automatic detection or manual selection, and audio or video files up to 1 GB and 6 hours. Output exports to TXT, Markdown, SRT or VTT, so it works for notes as well as subtitles. During playback the text follows along.

How does PodText work?

Paste the episode link or upload the file, check the estimated minutes and start the job; progress shows in your dashboard. When it's done you get text with timestamps plus an AI-generated episode summary, chapters and highlights. If a job fails, the deducted minutes are returned. YouTube only works when the video has accessible captions; otherwise you'll need to upload the recording with the creator's permission.

Who is PodText for?

• Heavy listeners who want to revisit an idea without replaying the episode.
• Creators turning interviews into articles, quotes and subtitles.
• Students reviewing lectures and educational interviews.
• Researchers who need to cite audio sources precisely.

PodText pros and cons

It stands out for working straight from links on the major platforms and for keeping transcripts private, never published or indexed. On the downside, imports depend on the source being available, accuracy drops with noise, strong accents or crosstalk, and there are no live meeting bots, calendar or CRM integrations, or collaborative editing. Asking questions about an episode is listed as coming soon.