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Podcast Transcription with Speaker Labels
Upload your podcast episode (MP3, M4A, WAV, or AAC) and get a complete transcript with host and guest labels in minutes. Perfect for show notes, blog posts, SEO content, and closed captions.
Speaker diarization
Millisecond timestamps
SRT, VTT & DOCX export
Podcast Transcription workflow
Diarization
Workflow quality controls
GDPR
Secure private processing
Definition
What is Podcast Transcription?
Upload your podcast episode (MP3, M4A, WAV, or AAC) and get a complete transcript with host and guest labels in minutes. Perfect for show notes, blog posts, SEO content, and closed captions.
Transcript preview
Podcast Transcription transcript preview
Speech is recognized and structured with automatic speaker labels and millisecond timestamps ready for export to TXT, DOCX, or SRT.
Audio input
AUDIO
Team meeting recording
Transcript
TXT / SRT
[00:04] Speaker 1:
Welcome to the project sync, let us review the milestones.
[00:28] Speaker 2:
The initial draft is complete and ready for feedback.
Speaker-labeled transcript
- Host & Guest Labels
- Show Notes Ready
- Any Episode Length
- SRT for Video Podcasts
Why Podcasters Choose ForgeFile for Episode Transcription
Turn your podcast episodes into searchable text content automatically. ForgeFile's podcast transcription service converts your audio into a speaker-labeled transcript, show notes draft, and SRT subtitle file - all from a single upload. No manual transcription, no expensive transcription services.
What You Can Do with a Podcast Transcript
- Show notes - Quickly edit the transcript into structured show notes with timestamps and key takeaways.
- Blog posts - Repurpose episode content as SEO-optimized articles, growing your organic search traffic.
- Social media clips - Pull standout quotes from the transcript for Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram posts.
- Closed captions - If you publish a video podcast on YouTube, use the SRT file to add accurate captions automatically.
- Searchable archive - Build a text-searchable library of all your episodes for audience discovery and internal reference.
- Accessibility - Transcripts help Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences access your content.
Why Choose ForgeFile for Podcast Transcription?
- Host & guest speaker labels - Each speaker is automatically identified and labeled throughout the episode.
- Any episode length - Short 10-minute episodes to 3-hour long-forms are all handled within the file size limit.
- All podcast audio formats - MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and OGG - all accepted directly.
- SRT export for video podcasts - Upload the SRT to YouTube or embed in your video podcast player.
- Check language support before submitting your file.
For more detail on when episodes require a written transcript to meet accessibility standards, see the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative's transcript guidance.
How to Transcribe a Podcast Episode in 4 Steps
- 1
Upload Your Podcast Episode
Drag and drop your MP3, MP4, M4A, or other audio file. You can also paste a podcast RSS feed URL to import episodes directly.
- 2
Choose Transcription Settings
Enable speaker diarization to label different hosts and guests. Select output format — TXT, DOCX, SRT, or VTT for subtitle generation.
- 3
AI Transcribes Your Episode
ForgeFile processes your podcast, identifies each speaker, and produces a time-stamped transcript with speaker labels. Typical processing: 2–5 minutes per hour of audio.
- 4
Download and Publish
Download as DOCX for show notes, TXT for your website, or SRT/VTT to add captions to your video player. Share a public link directly from ForgeFile.
Technical specifications
Podcast Transcription technical specifications
| Service Category | Audio & Video Transcription |
|---|---|
| Target Format / Capability | Podcast Transcription |
| Structure & Layout | Timestamps, punctuation and optional speaker labels |
| Maximum File Size | The maximum file size depends on your plan. |
| Security | Files are encrypted in transit and at rest. |
| Supported Languages / Locales | Language support |
| Export & Delivery Formats | TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT |
Podcast Transcription FAQ
What audio formats can I use for podcast transcription?
MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WMA are all supported. MP3 is the most common podcast format and works well. The maximum file size depends on your plan.
Can it identify the podcast host and guests separately?
Yes. Speaker diarization automatically detects and labels each unique voice. For a typical 2–3 person podcast, the host and guests are labeled as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc. You can rename speakers in the downloaded DOCX file.
How accurate is podcast transcription?
Poor recording quality or heavy background music may reduce accuracy. Review the transcript against the recording before using it.
Can I get show notes from the transcript?
Yes. Download the transcript as a DOCX Word document and edit it into show notes - timestamp links, chapter markers, and key quotes are easy to identify in the formatted output.
Can I get SRT captions for my video podcast?
Yes. An SRT subtitle file is generated automatically alongside the text transcript. Upload it to YouTube to add accurate closed captions to your video podcast episodes.
Is there a maximum episode length?
A typical high-quality MP3 podcast episode runs about 1 MB per minute, so you can transcribe episodes up to about 8 hours in a single upload. The maximum file size depends on your plan.
Transcribe Your Podcast Episode Now
Upload your episode and get a speaker-labeled transcript for show notes and SEO content in minutes. No credit card needed.