Feature

AI Podcast Transcription
Accurate, Fast & Affordable

Transcribe any podcast episode in minutes. Capto identifies each speaker, generates timestamped chapter markers, and produces show notes — all from a single upload.

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Podcast transcription unlocks content you’ve already produced. A 60-minute episode becomes a full transcript for your blog, a set of show notes for Spotify, chapter markers for YouTube, and a handful of social clips for TikTok and Reels. Capto handles all of it: Whisper transcribes with 95%+ accuracy, speaker diarization labels each participant, and AI Summary produces structured show notes automatically. Pay 1.5 credits per minute — a 60-minute episode costs 90 credits ($2.70 on the Creator pack).

95%+
Transcription accuracy
Speaker ID
Automatic diarization
< 4 min
Per 60-min episode
$2.70
Per 60-min episode (Creator pack)

What’s included

  • peopleSpeaker diarization — labels each host and guest automatically
  • summarizeAI show notes, key takeaways, and chapter timestamps
  • translateTranslate transcripts into 60+ languages for global listeners
  • format_quoteFull editable transcript — export as DOCX or TXT for blog repurposing
  • content_cutAI Social Clips — finds your best moments for TikTok and Reels
  • closed_captionVideo podcast captions — SRT/VTT export and burned-in MP4
  • bolt1.5 credits per minute with diarization — a 60-min episode = 90 credits
  • upload_fileSupports MP4, MOV, MP3, and WAV up to 2 GB on Growth plan

Who is podcast transcription for?

Any podcaster who wants to repurpose episodes, reach new audiences, or improve accessibility.

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Interview and panel shows

Multi-speaker podcasts are where generic transcription tools break down. Without diarization, you get a wall of text with no indication of who said what. Capto&rsquo;s speaker diarization identifies and labels each participant throughout the episode — Host, Guest, Speaker A/B — producing a transcript that&rsquo;s actually readable and usable for show notes.

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Video podcasters

For podcasts published on YouTube, Spotify Video, or your own site, subtitles dramatically improve accessibility and watch time. Capto transcribes your video podcast, generates SRT/VTT files for platform upload, and can burn captions directly into your MP4 for social clips. One upload produces every format you need.

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International podcast producers

Translate your show notes and episode transcript into Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and 60+ other languages. Publish localized show notes, subtitle files for international distribution, and translated captions for social clips — reaching audiences who would otherwise never find your content.

How to transcribe a podcast with Capto

STEP 01
Upload your podcast episode
MP4 video podcast, MOV, MP3, or WAV audio. Up to 4 hours on the Growth plan — covers even the longest interview formats.
STEP 02
AI transcribes with speaker labels
Enable speaker diarization before uploading. Capto assigns a label (Host, Guest 1, Guest 2) to every line of the transcript throughout the episode.
STEP 03
Generate show notes and chapters
Click AI Summary to generate a structured summary, bullet-point key takeaways, and timestamped chapter markers — ready to paste into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
STEP 04
Export transcript and captions
Download the full transcript as DOCX or TXT. Export SRT/VTT for your video podcast. Extract AI social clips for Reels and TikTok.

Plan limits

Long-form podcast episodes (60–180 min) require the Creator, Pro, or Growth plan. Speaker diarization is available on all plans.

PlanMax file sizeMax video lengthConcurrent exports
Essential100 MB15 min1
Creator500 MB60 min2
Pro500 MB120 min3
Growth2 GB4 hr5

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate is AI podcast transcription?add

Capto uses OpenAI Whisper, which achieves 95%+ accuracy on clear audio. Accuracy is slightly lower in noisy environments, with heavy background music, or when speakers talk over each other. Enabling speaker diarization separates speaker tracks before transcription, which helps with crosstalk.

Can Capto identify multiple podcast speakers?add

Yes — enable speaker diarization on the upload screen. Capto routes the audio through a speaker-separation model and labels each participant throughout the transcript. You can rename speakers (Host, Guest 1, etc.) in the workspace after transcription.

How long does it take to transcribe a 60-minute podcast?add

Usually 2–4 minutes with diarization enabled, or under 2 minutes without. Processing time doesn't affect credit cost — you're charged 1.5 credits per minute of episode duration with diarization, or 1 credit per minute without.

Can I get chapter timestamps from my podcast?add

Yes — the AI Summary feature generates timestamped chapter markers based on your transcript topics. The output includes a structured summary, bullet-point key takeaways, and a chapter list with timestamps — copy-paste into Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

How much does podcast transcription cost?add

1.5 credits per minute with speaker diarization. A 60-minute episode = 90 credits. Using the Creator pack ($9 for 300 credits), that's $2.70 per episode. With the Pro pack ($17 for 600 credits), it drops to $2.55 per episode. The AI Summary costs an additional 0.5 credits per minute (30 more credits for a 60-min episode).

Can I transcribe a podcast in Spanish or French?add

Yes — Whisper detects 100+ spoken languages automatically. A Spanish-language podcast transcribes correctly without any manual language selection. You can also translate the English transcript into Spanish, French, or 60+ other languages for international show notes.

Transcribe your next episode in under 4 minutes

Every new account starts with 5 free minutes. No credit card required.

boltStart Free — 5 min included

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