Transcribe Podcast
Upload a podcast episode and get an accurate transcript, SRT captions, or a burned-in MP4 in minutes - no account needed, no monthly fee. Built for podcasters, journalists, and researchers who need clean transcripts without committing to a subscription they'll only use occasionally.
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How to transcribe podcast
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Upload your podcast file
Drag your podcast episode directly into CentClip - MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, and most other common audio and video formats are accepted without any conversion. No account or login is required to start, and your first 5 minutes process free so you can verify the output on a short clip before spending anything. CentClip works with files exported from any recording setup, whether that's a DAW, a remote recording platform, or a phone memo app.
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Choose your language and review the transcript
Select the spoken language from 50+ supported options so the transcription engine uses the right vocabulary and phoneme set for your episode. CentClip displays the transcript in a built-in editor where you can correct any errors - guest names, product names, or niche jargon that the recognizer missed can be fixed before you export. Most hour-long episodes finish processing in a few minutes.
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Download your transcript or captioned file
Export a plain text transcript for show notes or a searchable archive, an SRT or VTT file to upload to a podcast hosting platform or YouTube, or a burned-in MP4 with captions permanently embedded in the video. All four output formats - plain text, SRT, VTT, and MP4 - are included in the same per-minute processing cost with no add-on fees.
Why choose CentClip?
Podcast seasons are irregular - you shouldn't pay for idle months
Most podcasters don't publish on a rigid weekly schedule year-round. Seasons end, production takes a break, or a backlog of old episodes gets transcribed all at once. A monthly transcription subscription charges you whether you upload anything or not. CentClip charges 5 cents per minute with no recurring fee - transcribing a 45-minute episode costs $2.25, and any remaining credits carry forward with no expiry date, ready for the next season or backlog batch.
Transcripts turn a single episode into multiple content assets
A raw podcast recording has limited reach on its own - the same content becomes searchable blog posts, show notes, social media quotes, and newsletter excerpts once it exists as text. CentClip's plain text output is clean enough to paste directly into a CMS or feed into an editing workflow without manual cleanup passes. For video podcast formats, burned-in captions also make the episode watchable on mute, which accounts for a significant share of social video playback.
Test accuracy on your show's audio before committing any budget
Podcast audio varies widely - studio-treated rooms, remote guest calls with compression artifacts, outdoor recordings, and strong regional accents all challenge speech recognition differently. CentClip's free first 5 minutes require no account and no credit card, so you can upload a representative segment of your show and judge the accuracy before purchasing any credits. If the output needs corrections, the built-in editor lets you fix them inline rather than re-uploading.
FAQ
How accurate is podcast transcription with CentClip?
CentClip uses a high-quality speech recognition engine that handles conversational speech, varying accents, and typical podcast recording conditions well. Clear audio with minimal background noise returns the most accurate results - the built-in editor lets you correct any errors before downloading.
How much does it cost to transcribe a podcast episode?
Your first 5 minutes are free with no account or credit card required. After that, transcription costs 5 cents per minute - a 60-minute episode costs $3.00. There is no subscription.
What file formats can I upload, and what formats does CentClip export?
CentClip accepts common podcast formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, and M4A. Exports include a plain text transcript, an SRT file, a VTT file, and a burned-in MP4 - all included in the same per-minute rate.
Do my transcription credits expire between podcast seasons?
No - CentClip credits never expire. Buy them when you have episodes to process and use any remainder on your next recording or backlog project whenever you're ready.