How is this different from Apple's built-in podcast transcripts?

Apple's transcripts (added in iOS 17.4) are view-only inside the Apple Podcasts app. You can't export them, search across episodes, or access them outside Apple devices. They also don't label speakers. Vocova gives you exportable transcripts with speaker diarization in TXT, SRT, DOCX, or PDF — usable anywhere, on any device.

Can I transcribe paid Apple Podcasts Subscription episodes?

No. Paid subscription episodes require Apple ID authentication and are not available through the public RSS feed. Vocova can only transcribe episodes that are publicly accessible. If you have the audio file downloaded from your subscription, you can upload it directly.

How does Vocova get the audio from an Apple Podcasts link?

Apple Podcasts URLs point to Apple's catalog, not directly to audio files. We resolve the URL to find the podcast's RSS feed hosted by the publisher (on Anchor, Buzzsprout, Libsyn, etc.), then download the episode audio from that feed. This gives us the full-quality audio the publisher uploaded.

Can I use the transcript to create chapter markers?

Yes. The timestamped transcript is ideal for this. Review it, identify topic transitions, and note the timestamps. You can then add these as chapter markers in your podcast hosting platform. Some hosts like Spotify for Podcasters and Buzzsprout support chapter markers that let listeners jump to specific sections.

Does it work with Apple Podcasts links from any country?

Yes. Apple Podcasts URLs vary by country (podcasts.apple.com/us/..., podcasts.apple.com/gb/..., etc.). We handle all country variants and resolve them to the same underlying RSS feed.

Transcribe Apple Podcasts — beyond what Apple's built-in transcripts offer

Apple added auto-transcripts in iOS 17.4, but they're view-only, unsearchable outside the app, and missing for thousands of shows. Paste an Apple Podcasts link to get a full, exportable transcript with speaker labels.

Supported: podcasts.apple.com

Apple's built-in transcripts are a starting point, not a solution

Since iOS 17.4, Apple Podcasts shows auto-generated transcripts for many episodes. But these transcripts are locked inside the app — you can't export them, search across episodes, copy paragraphs, or use them outside Apple's ecosystem. They also lack speaker labels, skip many non-English shows, and aren't available for older episodes. Vocova gives you a full transcript you actually own: exportable, searchable, with speaker diarization, and available for any episode that has a public RSS feed.

How it works

Paste the Apple Podcasts link

Copy the episode link from Apple Podcasts (Share > Copy Link). We resolve the Apple URL to find the podcast's RSS feed and download the episode audio directly.

Resolves RSS feed from any Apple Podcasts URL
Works with podcasts.apple.com and itunes.apple.com links
No Apple ID or subscription required

AI transcribes with speaker diarization

We download the episode from the podcast's RSS feed and transcribe it with speaker labels. Host-guest conversations are labeled so you know who said what.

Speaker diarization labels hosts and guests separately
Handles episodes of any length — 10 minutes to 4 hours
Auto-detects the episode language

Export in any format

Unlike Apple's locked-in transcripts, you can export yours as text, subtitles, or documents. Use it for show notes, blog posts, or accessibility.

Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, or PDF
Copy specific sections or the full transcript
Search across the transcript by keyword

Features

What Apple's transcripts don't give you

Apple's built-in transcripts (iOS 17.4+) are view-only within the app. You can't export them, search across multiple episodes, copy more than a sentence, or access them on non-Apple devices. They also don't label speakers. Vocova gives you all of this — a transcript you can actually use outside the Apple Podcasts app.

RSS feed resolution from Apple URLs

Apple Podcasts URLs don't link directly to audio files — they link to Apple's catalog page. We resolve the Apple URL to find the podcast's underlying RSS feed, then download the episode audio from the publisher's server. This means we get the full-quality audio, not a preview or sample.

Speaker diarization for interviews

Podcast interviews need speaker labels. A transcript without them is a wall of text where you can't tell who said what. Our diarization separates host from guest, labels each speaker consistently, and handles the natural back-and-forth of conversational podcasts.

Show notes and chapter marker generation

Use the timestamped transcript to create detailed show notes with topic timestamps. Identify the key topics discussed at each point in the episode and build chapter markers that help listeners jump to specific sections.

Coverage Apple skips

Apple's auto-transcription doesn't cover every show — it skips many non-English podcasts, older episodes, and smaller shows. Vocova transcribes any episode with a public RSS feed, regardless of whether Apple has generated their own transcript for it.

Why choose Vocova

Own your transcripts instead of being locked in

Apple's transcripts exist only in their app. You can't email them, paste them into a document, or access them from a browser. Vocova gives you a file you own — export as TXT, DOCX, PDF, or SRT and use it anywhere.

Create show notes your listeners actually want

Use the timestamped transcript to build detailed show notes: topic list with timestamps, key quotes, guest information, and links mentioned during the episode. This is the show notes format that drives engagement and SEO.

Repurpose episodes into written content

A 1-hour interview is 8,000-10,000 words of raw material. Pull out key quotes for social media, restructure insights into blog posts, and extract guest wisdom for newsletters. The transcript is your starting material.

Search across episodes for specific topics

Transcribe multiple episodes and search across all of them by keyword. Find every time a guest mentioned a specific topic, company, or concept without re-listening to hours of audio.

Who can benefit

Podcast producers and editors

Generate exportable transcripts with speaker labels for show notes, blog posts, and audiogram quotes. Use timestamps to create chapter markers for enhanced episodes.

Content marketers

Repurpose Apple Podcasts episodes into blog posts, social media quotes, and newsletter content. One episode transcript provides weeks of written material.

Journalists and researchers

Transcribe interview episodes for exact quotes and source material. Search across transcripts to find specific statements for fact-checking and attribution.

Podcast listeners and learners

Get transcripts you can highlight, annotate, and search — something Apple's built-in feature doesn't support. Build a personal knowledge base from your favorite shows.