An episode at a glance
Read an AI summary before deciding which parts deserve a closer listen.
IDEAS FROM AUDIO
Podcast to Notes
Turn a podcast episode into notes you can return to. A summary, AI key takeaways, chapters and the original words—all in one place.
Or upload a recording for private podcast notes
Sign in and upload audio or video you may process. Up to 100 MB, 90 minutes on Free or 4 hours on Plus. Duration and credits are checked before speech recognition. Notes, chapters and the full transcript stay in your private library.
New tasks require an account and use workspace credits. Free accounts include 30 credits each month.
Excerpts with context
AI key takeaways and chapter starts retain timestamps so you can check the original.
Notes you can take with you
Download Markdown with the notes and full transcript for your own reference library.
FROM SOURCE TO REFERENCE
How to turn a podcast into notes
- 01
Paste an episode link
Use an Apple Podcasts episode or a direct public audio URL. A Spotify episode needs a matching public podcast source.
- 02
Create notes from the recording
Sign in to process the episode. Its page includes a transcript, AI summary, AI key takeaways and chapters. Notes use the full transcript; check important details against the source.
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Check and keep the notes
Check important ideas against the transcript, keep the page private and export Markdown to your note-taking app.
Podcast notes, summaries and transcripts: what is the difference?
Turning a podcast into notes adds a reviewable structure to its transcript. Summaries help you skim, takeaways help you review and chapters help you replay. The full transcript keeps the context needed to check them.
| Content / format | Useful for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Understand the episode at a glance | A condensed account of the discussion, not a verbatim quotation. |
| Key takeaways | Keep ideas worth revisiting | Check supporting passages and timestamps; separate a speaker’s claim from your own interpretation. |
| Chapters | Return to topics in the recording | Topic labels and source start times help you revisit the discussion. |
| Full transcript | Search, quote and check details | Keeps the sequence of the spoken words; replay names, numbers and important claims. |
Prefer to take notes manually first? The blank template is free to download without an account and includes the source, summary, takeaways, chapters and your own questions.
Download the podcast notes templateKEEP IT FOR NEXT TIME
From listening to a reference library.
Keep excerpts for study, return to source moments for research or prepare notes from your own show. A summary helps you skim; excerpts and the full transcript preserve context. AI summaries can contain errors, and notes from long episodes do not replace a complete listen.
Podcast to notes FAQ
What is the difference between podcast notes and a transcript?
A transcript follows the spoken words in order. Podcast notes add a summary, AI key takeaways and chapters for review. The Markdown download includes both notes and the complete transcript.
Can I turn Spotify or Apple Podcasts into notes?
Public Apple Podcasts episodes with accessible audio are supported. Spotify links need a matching public podcast source, so not every episode can be resolved. Use the direct audio URL if available.
How do I save podcast notes in Notion or Obsidian?
Download Markdown from the result page, then import or paste it into your note-taking app. SonaNote does not currently provide automatic third-party note syncing.
How long can a podcast episode be?
Free accounts can process a single link up to 90 minutes. Its audio must be publicly accessible and fit the download limit. Recording uploads on this page support up to 100 MB and 90 minutes on Free; standalone free tools remain limited to 10 minutes.
Are my podcast notes public?
This page defaults to a private workspace. You can change visibility before submitting; a public page can be read by others. Check important information against the source transcript.