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Transcribe Your Podcast — Free Local Mode

Turn podcast episodes into searchable text, show notes, and subtitles with the audio to text converter. Free local mode runs in your browser; Unlimited-plan cloud transcription is available in the dashboard. Free in your browser with OpenAI Whisper and no install. Free files stay on your device; Unlimited adds optional cloud upload. 99 languages.

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Built for Podcasters

Record or Upload

Record directly from your microphone or upload pre-recorded podcast episodes. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, and more.

Guest Privacy Protected

Your podcast audio stays in your browser on the free plan. Perfect for sensitive interviews or pre-release episodes that need to stay confidential.

Timestamps Included

Transcript segments include timestamps. Use them to draft chapter markers and time-linked show notes, then review the timing in your player.

Export to SRT/VTT

Export transcripts as SRT or VTT subtitle files for YouTube, Spotify video podcasts, or any platform that supports captions.

99 languages

Transcribe podcasts in 99 languages. Perfect for multilingual shows or international guest interviews.

No Meeting Bots

Unlike cloud services, Whisper Web doesn't need to join your recording session. Upload the recording or provide a direct public media-file URL that your browser can fetch.

How to Transcribe a Podcast

1

Open Whisper Web

No account needed. No software to install. Just open whisperweb.dev in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.

2

Upload Your Episode

Drag and drop your podcast audio file, or provide a direct public media-file URL that your browser can fetch. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and more.

3

Get Your Transcript

Processing time depends on recording length, model and device. Review the timestamped transcript when it is ready.

4

Export & Use

Copy the text, or export as TXT, SRT, or VTT. Use it for show notes, blog posts, social media clips, or SEO.

Perfect For

Show notes and episode summaries for your podcast website
SEO-friendly blog posts generated from episode transcripts
Subtitle files (SRT/VTT) for video podcasts on YouTube
Social media quote cards pulled from key moments
Searchable episode archives for your listeners
Accessibility compliance for hearing-impaired audiences
Repurposing podcast content into newsletters and articles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whisper Web really free? Do I need an account?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. No account is required. Each file can be up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. There is no daily file-count limit. For longer files, Whisper Web Unlimited offers optional cloud processing with a per-file limit of 10 hours and 5 GB.
What is the official Whisper Web site?
The official Whisper Web site is https://whisperweb.dev. Other domains may use a similar name. Free local mode on whisperweb.dev runs in your browser without an account; each file is limited to 20 minutes and 200 MB.
Does my audio leave my device?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Model files still download over the network the first time you use a model. Whisper Web Unlimited is an optional cloud workflow for larger files (up to 10 hours and 5 GB per file).
What if a result says Whisper Web but the address is different?
If a result says “Whisper Web” but the address is not whisperweb.dev, it is not the official Whisper Web site. Open https://whisperweb.dev to use free local transcription in your browser (20 minutes / 200 MB per file, no account).
How long does it take to transcribe a podcast episode?
Whisper Web can transcribe recordings with multiple speakers, but overlapping speech may cause errors. It provides one continuous transcript without speaker labels, so review the text before publishing.
Can I transcribe podcast episodes with multiple speakers?
Yes, Whisper Web transcribes multi-speaker audio accurately. However, it currently provides a single transcript without speaker diarization (speaker labels). You can manually add speaker labels after exporting.
Is there a file size or length limit?
Free local transcription accepts files up to 200 MB and 20 minutes each. Unlimited uses cloud processing for longer recordings.
What audio formats are supported?
All common audio formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WebM, and AAC. If your browser can play it, Whisper Web can transcribe it — no format conversion needed.
Is the transcript accurate enough for publishing?
Accuracy depends on the spoken language, selected model and recording quality. Noise, overlapping speech and specialist terms can cause errors. Review important names, numbers and quotes against the original audio.
Does my podcast audio get uploaded to a server?
No signup. Free local mode doesn't upload audio. Unlimited uses cloud processing. The site may collect limited usage analytics. Review the privacy policy before handling unreleased material.

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Continue with Unlimited-plan cloud transcription

Open the dashboard for Unlimited-plan cloud transcription, saved history, and batch workflows. Files selected there are uploaded for cloud processing.

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