What is Shownotes?
Shownotes is an AI transcription and summarization tool for audio and video creators. It turns MP3 files, YouTube videos and Instagram Reels into full transcripts and structured show notes, and it also works inside ChatGPT as an app that can transcribe MP3 links or Apple Podcasts episodes.
Writing show notes after every episode is tedious, yet notes and transcripts help listeners decide to press play and help search engines find the episode. Shownotes automates the writing: upload audio or paste a link and get a transcript plus a summary you can publish. Its ChatGPT app lets you prompt on top of transcripts, for example to draft posts or pull quotes.
Main Features
- Transcribes uploaded MP3 audio into a full transcript.
- Summarizes YouTube videos and Instagram Reels from a link.
- Produces clear, shareable notes from each episode.
- A ChatGPT app for transcribing MP3 links by prompt.
- Searches Apple Podcasts from ChatGPT to transcribe episodes.
- Plans sized by monthly audio upload count.
How to Get Started with Shownotes
- Sign up on shownotes.io.
- Upload an MP3 or paste a YouTube or Reels link.
- Review the transcript and generated notes.
- Copy the notes into your podcast host, blog or video description.
Shownotes Pricing
The free plan includes 3 audio uploads and is pitched for YouTube use. Creator is $9 per month for 9 uploads, Pro is $19 for 19, and Agency is $99 for 99 uploads a month.
Who Should Use It?
- Podcasters writing episode show notes.
- YouTubers repurposing videos into text.
- Speakers reviving recorded talks.
- Agencies producing notes for several shows.
- ChatGPT users who want transcripts of podcast episodes.
Shownotes Alternatives
- BlogFox AI: turns YouTube videos into blog posts
- Read AI: summaries for live meetings rather than podcasts
- Circleback AI: meeting notes and action items for teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shownotes free?
Yes, there is a free plan with 3 audio uploads, aimed mainly at summarizing YouTube videos. Paid plans start at $9 per month for 9 audio uploads and go up to $99 per month for agencies.
What can Shownotes transcribe?
It handles uploaded MP3 audio, YouTube videos and Instagram Reels, producing a full transcript and summarized notes. Through its ChatGPT app it can also transcribe MP3 links and Apple Podcasts episodes.
Does Shownotes work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Its app inside ChatGPT lets you transcribe audio by prompt and then work with the transcript, such as asking for summaries, quotes or social posts.