Transcribing a podcast to text can be a time-consuming and tedious task (believe me!), but it is necessary to make the podcast accessible to a wider audience among other things. Luckily, there are several free tools available to help transcribe podcasts to text quickly and easily. If you're on a budget and have the time, here's a few we recommend!
1. Google Docs Voice Typing (Free Forever)
Google Docs Voice Typing is a free tool that allows you to transcribe podcasts to text quickly and easily. All you need is a microphone and a Google account. Open Google Docs and create a new document. Then, click on "Tools" and select "Voice Typing." When you're ready to start transcribing, click on the microphone icon, and the tool will start listening to your podcast. Speak clearly and enunciate your words, and the tool will transcribe your podcast in real-time. You can also pause and resume the tool as needed. (Magic!)
Otter.ai uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe podcasts to text quickly and accurately. Simply create a free account on the Otter.ai website, and upload your podcast audio file. The tool will then transcribe your podcast and provide you with a text file. Otter.ai also offers additional features such as speaker identification and the ability to highlight key points in the transcription. Note: Their free account doesn't last forever but it's great for a few uses.
3. Descript (Free, then paid)
Descript also uses AI to transcribe podcasts to text and this one was built for creators. Follow the same process as Otter.ai -- create a free account and upload your audio. Descript also offers additional features such as the ability to edit the transcription and add captions to your podcast.
4. Happy Scribe (Free, then paid)
Happy Scribe gives you a good basic transcript that works for most things. You'll have to pay more for the additional features such as time-stamping, speaker identification, and the ability to export the transcription in various formats.
5. Transcribe (Free, then paid)
Last but not least -- Transcribe! It does the same as the others but offers additional features such as time-stamping and the ability to edit the transcription.
In conclusion, transcribing a podcast to text can be a daunting task, but it is necessary to make your podcast accessible to a wider audience. Google Docs Voice Typing, Descript, Happy Scribe, and Transcribe are all excellent free tools to consider when transcribing your podcast to text. Choose the tool that best meets your needs in terms of accuracy, turnaround time, and additional features.
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