Podcast to Text for Listeners
Transform any podcast to text instantly. Perfect for note-taking, language learning, accessibility, or catching up when you can’t listen with sound.
Works with MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV · Export: TXT only
Why Listeners Love InstantTranscriber
🔎 Find What Matters
Search your transcript by keyword to jump to the parts you care about-no more scrubbing through audio.
📖 Read Along
Follow the conversation in text while you listen-great for complex topics and language learners.
🧠 Better Notes
Copy quotes and insights into Notion, Obsidian, or your notes app to build a personal knowledge base.
🔇 Quiet-Friendly
When you can’t use audio (on a train, at night), read the episode instead.
♿ Accessibility
Readable transcripts help make podcasts usable for deaf or hard-of-hearing listeners.
🔐 Private by Default
Your audio and text are yours. Delete them any time.
How It Works
Choose an Episode
Upload the file or paste a link to the podcast episode you want to read.
Get a Clean Transcript
We produce a plain-text (TXT) transcript-no timestamps-ready for quick scanning and searching.
Save & Study
Copy quotes, highlight insights, and store the TXT wherever you keep your notes.
Real-World Walkthrough (Listener Scenario)
🎧 Discover an Episode
You find a long interview you’re curious about—but you don’t have 2 hours to listen right now. Transcribe it and skim the text first.
🔎 Skim & Search
Scan the transcript to decide which sections deserve a deeper listen. Copy quotes for later.
📝 Learn & Retain
Paste key passages into your notes app, add highlights, and return to the full episode when you have time.
[Host] What's the single idea that changed how you learn from conversations? [Guest] Writing things down. When you transcribe, you see connections you miss in real time. It turns listening into study.
Features for Listeners
Plain-Text Output (TXT)
Lightweight files that work anywhere-perfect for quick reading and note-taking.
Quick Keyword Find
Use your text editor’s search to jump to any topic or name in seconds.
Works With Your Apps
Copy straight into Notion, Obsidian, Evernote, Apple Notes, or Google Docs.
Private & Secure
Your transcripts are yours. Delete any file, any time.
FAQ
Can I transcribe podcasts from any source?
Yes—upload any audio file. We’ll produce a clean TXT transcript.
Which formats are supported?
MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, and MOV uploads. Export is TXT only.
Do you include timestamps or chapters?
No—InstantTranscriber focuses on readable plain text.
Can I use this for learning or studying?
Absolutely. Reading while listening boosts comprehension and memory; save quotes into your notes app.
Is there a free trial?
Yes—start free and upgrade when you’re ready.
Get More From Every Podcast You Love
Transcribe an episode to read, search, and save key ideas.