Real-Time Podcast Transcription
Read along with any podcast in your browser. Never miss a key point, even when hosts talk fast or have strong accents.
Read Along While You Listen
Podcasts pack a lot of information into fast-paced conversations. It's easy to miss a name, a statistic, or a key recommendation — especially during interviews with multiple speakers. According to Edison Research, the average podcast listener subscribes to 8 shows. TranscribeAudio shows live captions in a floating overlay so you can read along while listening and catch everything across all of them.
Works with Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and More
Listening on Spotify Web Player, Apple Podcasts in your browser, YouTube, Pocket Casts, or any web-based podcast app? TranscribeAudio captures audio from your Chrome tab and transcribes it in real time. No downloads, no uploads, no separate recording step — just click Start. It works with any of the 4+ million podcasts available across platforms.
Transcribe Podcasts in 57 Languages
Follow podcasts in Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Korean, or any of 57 supported languages. TranscribeAudio detects the spoken language automatically and provides real-time captions powered by OpenAI's Whisper-based speech recognition, which is trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual audio. Great for language practice or following international shows.
No Extra Apps or Upload Steps
Most podcast transcription tools require you to upload an audio file and wait for processing — sometimes 30 minutes or more for a long episode. TranscribeAudio works in real time as you listen. No file management, no waiting, no separate accounts. Just play the podcast in Chrome and read the captions as they appear.
Cómo Funciona
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Install TranscribeAudio
Add the free Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Pin it to your toolbar for quick access.
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Play a podcast in Chrome
Open Spotify Web Player, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or any podcast app in your browser and start playing an episode.
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Start transcribing
Click the TranscribeAudio icon and hit 'Start Transcribing.' Live captions appear in a floating overlay on your screen.
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Read and listen
Follow along with real-time text as the podcast plays. Drag the overlay to any position that works for you.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Does this work with Spotify?
Yes. TranscribeAudio works with the Spotify Web Player in Chrome. It captures audio from your browser tab, so any audio source works — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pocket Casts, Overcast (web), and any other web-based player.
Can I transcribe podcasts in other languages?
Yes. TranscribeAudio supports 57 languages and detects the spoken language automatically. It works with podcasts in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.
How accurate is the transcription for podcasts?
TranscribeAudio uses OpenAI's speech recognition, which achieves a 4.2% word error rate on standard English benchmarks. For podcasts with clear audio and 1-2 speakers, accuracy is typically 95%+.
Do I need to upload the podcast file?
No. TranscribeAudio transcribes audio in real time as it plays in your browser. There's no file to upload, no waiting for processing, and no separate recording step.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 30 minutes of transcription per month — enough for about one podcast episode. No credit card required. Upgrade to Starter ($4.99/month) for 2 hours or Pro ($9.99/month) for unlimited transcription.