Podcast Transcript Generator | Free & 95% Accurate

Auto-generate transcripts and save hours

01
Upload your podcast episode
Open a new Descript project and drag your podcast audio file into the workspace. Upload MP3, WAV, MP4, or another recognized format—our Podcast Transcript Generator supports them all. You can even handle multiple episodes in a single session.
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Designate speakers and generate transcript
After uploading, you’ll be prompted to generate your podcast transcript. Indicate how many participants spoke, label them, and let Descript’s speaker detective match each voice to the audio seamlessly.
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Edit your newly transcribed podcast
Now that you have a fresh transcript, consider removing filler words like “um” with a quick right-click. Deleting words in the text also removes them from audio or video. Once you’re satisfied, go to Publish > Export to download your finished podcast transcript.

Create high-quality podcast transcripts with AI

Up to 95% accurate AI transcription
Using Descript’s advanced speech-to-text engine, your podcast episodes arrive in the editor at up to 95% accuracy. Each transcript includes timecodes and speaker labels for quick corrections, and you’ll skip the chore of typing every single word.
Filler word removal, speaker detection, time codes & more
Descript’s AI goes beyond ordinary speech-to-text. It detects speakers, adds timecodes, and removes filler words like “um” or “uh.” Your final transcript remains clean and efficient, so you can focus on polishing or repurposing your content.
Repurpose transcripts with AI Actions
After the transcript is complete, Descript’s AI instantly converts your text into polished show notes, chapters, social media captions, or blog posts. Use our integrated Podcast Transcript Generator to push your podcast to transcript for multiple channels without heavy lifting. Our system helps you maximize every episode.

More than a free podcast transcript generator

Descript is an AI-driven audio and video editing tool that makes everything feel like a text document—even when working with audio or video.

Podcasting
Refine individual podcast episodes by working directly in the auto-generated transcript. Your content appears as text, so you can insert intros, outros, or music exactly where you need them.
Audiogram generator
Turn brief highlights from your podcast to transcript into sleek audiograms with automated captions and visuals for social sharing.
Summarizer
Condense your audio into a concise summary or pinpoint shareable quotes directly from your podcast transcript.
Studio Sound
Improve podcast audio quality by stripping out noise, balancing volume, and boosting clarity automatically.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

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“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

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“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

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“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

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1 transcription hour / month

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited trial of Basic AI Actions

Limited trial of AI Speech

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$16

per person / month, billed annually

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10 transcription hours / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Have questions? Here are answers

How many minutes of audio can I transcribe for free with Descript?
With the free Descript plan, you can transcribe up to 60 minutes of content each month. Paid plans offer higher limits plus extras like high-resolution video exporting.
How does AI transcription work?
Descript uses advanced speech-to-text technology that analyzes your audio files, picks out spoken words, and filters out unwanted noise. It then separates speakers, adds timestamps, and provides a searchable podcast transcript—no manual typing required.
What languages can I transcribe in Descript?
Descript can handle over 23 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. Thanks to ongoing training, it accommodates various accents and speaking styles.
Can Descript turn my podcast transcription into show notes and blog posts?
Yes. Descript’s AI-powered actions can quickly turn your podcast transcript into ready-to-publish show notes, chapters, captions, and blog posts. This approach eliminates hours of manual drafting.
How can I get the most accurate transcription in Descript?
Use a clear recording with minimal background noise and speak clearly. After the AI draft, you can make manual corrections. Descript’s system learns from these edits to refine accuracy over time.