{
  "id": 12188098,
  "title": "How to get a transcript of any Spotify podcast episode (3 ways, with and without code)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/how-to-get-a-transcript-of-any-spotify-podcast-episode-3-ways-with",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/clem616/how-to-get-a-transcript-of-any-spotify-podcast-episode-3-ways-with-and-without-code-d0m"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three methods exist to obtain transcripts of Spotify podcast episodes, each with their own advantages and limitations.\n\nFirstly, transcripts can be read directly within the Spotify application for specific shows. This allows for real-time reading while watching the episode. However, it's not suitable for copying, downloading or obtaining transcripts of episodes without such functionality.\n\nSecondly, utilizing the RSS feed and Whisper technology, one can transcribe any Spotify podcast episode. Every episode on Spotify is associated with a public RSS feed that links to the audio file. By extracting the RSS feed URL from Spotify's search API, the desired episode can be identified and downloaded. Whisper, an open-source speech recognition software, transcribes the downloaded audio file. This method provides complete control over the transcriptions, but is limited by the length of the episode and availability of a GPU for processing.\n\nThirdly, a tool called the \"Spotify Podcast Transcript\" on Apify simplifies the process and automates it. After inputting the Spotify episode link, the tool locates the show's public RSS feed, identifies the specific episode, and transcribes the content using Whisper. It also accommodates Apple Podcast links, RSS feeds, and direct audio URLs. The transcriptions produced include timestamped segments, and are available in plain text or SRT subtitle format. The service costs approximately $0.15 for a 50-minute episode, with the free plan providing $5 credit per month, enough for roughly 27 hours of audio. However, this method cannot transcribe exclusive Spotify-exclusive shows, and does not label individual speakers.\n\nIn summary, the choice between these methods depends on the user's specific needs. For occasional use or reading transcripts, the app's built-in feature is sufficient. For transcribing multiple episodes or automating the process, the RSS feed + Whisper method offers more flexibility. However, for larger-scale use, the Apify tool provides a user-friendly and cost-effective solution. Regardless of the method used, it's important to respect copyright laws and obtain necessary permissions before republishing any transcripts.",
  "summary": "I wanted the text of a few podcast episodes so I could search them and feed them to an LLM. Spotify shows a transcript in its app for some shows, but there is no export button, and many shows have no transcript at all. Here are the three ways I found to get one, with the trade-offs of each. 1. Read it in the Spotify app Open the episode, scroll down, and if the show has transcripts enabled you…",
  "key_points": [
    "Three methods exist to obtain Spotify podcast transcripts: app, RSS feed + Whisper, and Apify tool",
    "App method reads transcripts directly within Spotify, but not suitable for copying or downloading"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}