There are many reasons why you might want to transcribe a Spotify podcast. Transcriptions can help with accessibility, note-taking, summarizing podcasts repurposing content, or simply better understanding complex discussions.
There are several different methods available to transcribe Spotify podcasts, from automatic tools to manual transcription options.
There are a number of reasons why you may want to transcribe a podcast from Spotify
Transcripts help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing utilize audio content.
Very useful for students and professionals looking to reference information at a later time.
Podcast audio can be turned into blog posts, social media content, or even video subtitles.
Text is searchable — this makes it easier for people to find that one great quote or idea within a wall of text!
One of the easiest and fastest ways to transcribe a Spotify podcast, is by using AI-powered transcription tools. These services can automatically convert audio into text quite accurately. Here are a few popular options:
Transcribe a podcast without the need to separately download the audio and reupload it. Simply search for the title of the podcast and click transcribe!
Upload the podcast audio and get a full transcript in minutes.
Offers transcription with editing tools to clean up and repurpose the content.
Provides both automated and human-made transcriptions.
A more budget friendly option with reasonable accuracy.
It is worth noting that with the exception of PodcastPixel, you will need to download the audio for the podcast that you would like to transcribe and then upload it into the relevant tool. If you would like to transcribe a podcast and you do not have access to download the audio of the podcast, you will need to use PodcastPixel.
Spotify has started to roll out automated podcast transcripts for select episodes. These allow users to follow along with the audio using on-screen text.
This feature is currently only availabile for a limited number of podcasts. To check if this is available for the podcast you are listening to:
If you are struggling to generate a transcription for the podcast in question, you can manually put together a transcription in a few simple steps:
This method can be time consuming, but can be more accurate when transcribing podcasts that use a lot of jargon, or where they audio is more obscured by sound effects.
For the highest accuracy, especially if you're dealing with interviews, multiple speakers, or poor audio quality — hiring a professional to perform the transcriptions might be the way to go.
There are several platforms that you can try and find someone to hire to perform transcriptions such as rev.com, Fiverr and Upwork.
It may be worth trying to use AI voice assistants or dictation tools to transcribe a podcast automatically whilst you are listening to it.
Google Docs has a 'Voice Typing' feature, which will transcribe your words into text through the microphone on your device, you can try playing the podcase on another device and using the feature to automatically transcribe.
There are many ways to transcribe a Spotify podcast, whether you’re looking for a quick AI-generated transcript or a polished human-edited version. Choose the method that works best for your budget, time, and needs.
By turning your favorite podcasts into searchable, readable text, youopen up a whole new way for users to engage with content.
