Podcast Summary in Minutes
Get the key insights from any podcast episode without listening to the whole thing. Upload audio and get AI-powered summaries, timestamps, and quotes — perfect for busy professionals.
How Podcast Summarization Works
Upload any episode and get insights in three simple steps.
Upload Episode
Drag and drop your podcast file (MP3, M4A, WAV) or video podcast (MP4). Up to 5GB supported.
AI Analyzes Content
Our AI transcribes, identifies speakers, extracts key points, notable quotes, and generates a comprehensive summary.
Get Summary & Transcript
Receive a structured summary with takeaways, timestamped quotes, searchable transcript, and show notes ready to use.
What You Get from Every Episode
Comprehensive analysis that extracts maximum value from podcast content.
Episode Summary
Concise overview of the entire episode — main topics, conclusions, and key insights distilled.
Notable Quotes
Best quotes automatically extracted with speaker attribution and exact timestamps to jump to.
Timestamped Chapters
Episode broken into logical sections with timestamps. Skip to what interests you most.
Full Transcript
Complete word-for-word transcript with speaker labels. Fully searchable and exportable.
Key Takeaways
Actionable insights and recommendations mentioned by hosts and guests, clearly listed.
Show Notes Ready
Summary and highlights formatted perfectly for podcast show notes and episode descriptions.
Who Uses Podcast Summaries?
From listeners to creators, AI summaries save everyone time.
Busy Professionals
Learn from top podcasts in a fraction of the time. Get key insights during your commute instead of spending hours listening.
Podcasters & Creators
Generate show notes, episode descriptions, and social media content automatically from every recording.
Researchers & Students
Search and reference podcast content easily. Find specific quotes and discussions with exact timestamps.
Powerful Podcast AI Features
Advanced capabilities that make podcast consumption effortless.
50+ Languages
Summarize podcasts in any language with automatic detection and translation support.
Searchable Transcripts
Find any word or phrase across episodes. Results link directly to timestamps.
Speaker Diarization
AI identifies and labels different speakers throughout the conversation automatically.
Ask Follow-up Questions
Chat with your podcast content. Ask questions and get answers from the episode.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.
What's included
- 1 hr of async recaps per month
- Up to 3 async recaps per month
- AI summaries & tasks
- 3 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations (Slack, Linear, Notion)
- 7-day retention
- Markdown export
Not included
- No meeting recaps
- No custom templates
- No team workspaces
What's included
- 5 hrs of meeting recaps/month
- 10 hrs of async recaps/month
- Up to 2 hrs per recap
- Up to 5 workspaces
- 3 team members per workspace
- Multiple recap templates
- 30 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations
- 30-day retention
- Markdown & PDF export
What's included
- 15 hrs of meeting recaps/month
- 30 hrs of async recaps/month
- Up to 4 hrs per recap
- Unlimited workspaces
- 10 team members per workspace
- Custom recap templates
- 100 Q&A questions per recap
- All integrations
- 180-day retention
- Branded sharing
- Priority support
Have questions? Check our FAQ or contact us.
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Podcast Summary FAQ
Questions about AI podcast summarization. Need more help? Reach out to us.
Recal supports all common podcast formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and OGG. Simply upload your podcast file — no conversion needed. You can also upload video podcasts in MP4 format.
Processing time depends on episode length. Most 1-hour podcasts are fully summarized in 3-5 minutes. You'll receive transcription, speaker identification, key points, and timestamps all at once.
Yes! Our AI automatically detects and labels different speakers, making it easy to follow conversations and attribute quotes correctly. This works great for interview-style podcasts.
Absolutely! Many podcasters use Recal to generate show notes automatically. The AI extracts key discussion points, notable quotes, timestamps, and resources mentioned — perfect for episode descriptions.
Recal supports podcast transcription and summarization in 50+ languages. The AI automatically detects the spoken language and can generate summaries in your preferred output language.
Yes! Once transcribed, you can search the full text of your podcast. Every result links to its exact timestamp, so you can jump directly to any moment you're looking for.
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