Podcast transcription for episodes and show notes
Upload episode files below, or paste the episode's YouTube link, and SafeScriber returns a full transcript and an AI summary you can turn into show notes. You can add up to 20 episodes at once, which makes transcribing a back catalog practical. Audio is processed in memory and deleted as soon as each transcript is ready.
- Nothing stored
- 10 free minutes
- No subscription
Transcribe your files
MP3 · M4A · WAV · MP4 · MOV + moremax 2 GB · up to 20 filesOr paste a YouTube link
How it works
- 01
Grab the episode
Use the final MP3 from your editor or host, or the episode's YouTube link if you publish video.
- 02
Upload up to 20 at a time
Drop a batch of episodes onto the upload area. Sign in with Google or Microsoft. New accounts get 10 free minutes, no card needed.
- 03
Turn transcripts into show notes
Start from the AI summary, then add links, timestamps and guest details.
What to do with podcast transcripts
- Publish the transcript on each episode page. Search engines can't listen to audio, so a transcript gives every episode text that can rank.
- Use the AI summary as a first draft of show notes and episode descriptions.
- Pull quotes for social posts and newsletters straight from the text instead of scrubbing through audio.
- Transcripts make episodes accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing listeners, and to anyone who prefers to skim.
SafeScriber at a glance
| File formats | MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WEBM and more |
|---|---|
| File size | Up to 2 GB per file, 20 files at once |
| YouTube | Public and unlisted video links |
| What you get | Transcript and AI summary to copy; MP3 audio for YouTube links |
| Storage | Processed in memory and deleted immediately; transcripts not stored |
| Training | Your recordings are never used to train models |
| Price | 10 free minutes, then from $4.99 for 100 minutes. No subscription; minutes never expire |
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste an Apple Podcasts or Spotify link?
Not directly. Upload the episode's MP3, or paste its YouTube link if the show is on YouTube.
How many episodes can I transcribe at once?
Up to 20 files per batch, each up to 2 GB.
Is it safe to transcribe unreleased episodes?
Yes. Audio is processed in memory and deleted immediately, and transcripts aren't stored on our servers, so nothing leaks before your release date.
How far do minutes go?
A 45-minute episode uses about 45 minutes, so the 500-minute Pro bundle covers about 11 episodes that length for $19.99.
How much does it cost?
New accounts get 10 free minutes. After that, bundles start at $4.99 for 100 minutes, with 500 minutes for $19.99 and 2,000 minutes for $59.99. There's no subscription and minutes never expire.
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