How do I get timestamps for chapter markers?

JotVox returns timestamped lines, so each line is anchored to a point in the episode. Skim for topic changes and use those timestamps directly as chapter markers in your notes.

Can I use an AI summary as my episode description?

You can use it as a first draft. The optional AI summary is generated in the source language and gives you an overview to tighten in your own voice, but review it for accuracy before publishing.

Will guest names and links be spelled correctly?

Not always. Accuracy is around 98% on clear audio but music, crosstalk, and accents lower it, so always double-check guest names, brand names, and URLs before you publish the notes.

How to Create Podcast Show Notes From a Transcript

Good show notes help listeners decide to press play, jump to the part they want, and find the episode through search. Writing them from memory is slow and easy to get wrong. A transcript gives you the full episode as text, so you can pull topics, quotes, and timestamps directly. This guide walks through the process.

What good show notes include

Show notes usually combine a short summary, a list of topics with timestamps, a few pull quotes, and any links or names mentioned. A transcript makes each of these faster to assemble because the words and their timestamps are already in front of you.

Summary: a couple of sentences on what the episode covers.
Chapters: topics paired with the timestamp they start.
Quotes and links: memorable lines and any references named.

From transcript to show notes

Start with the full text, then reduce it to the highlights. Tools like JotVox return timestamped lines, which is exactly what you need for chapter markers.

Paste the episode link, or upload the audio file from your device or cloud storage.
Pull existing captions for free, or run AI transcription for audio with none.
Export TXT and skim for topic changes, quotable lines, and names.
Use the timestamps to build chapter markers listeners can jump to.

Try it: paste a video link into JotVox — grabbing existing captions is free, and new accounts get 3 free credits plus one free AI transcription a day.

Using an AI summary as a draft

An optional AI summary in the source language can give you a first draft of the episode overview, which you then tighten in your own voice. Our guide on what goes into an AI summary explains what it captures and where it falls short. You can also download an MP3 of the episode if you need the audio in hand.

Repurposing beyond the notes

The same transcript feeds more than show notes. It can become a full article, social captions, or a newsletter. See turning a video into a blog post for that workflow. Each JotVox transcript also gets its own shareable page you can link from the episode.

Accuracy and a quick edit pass

Accuracy is around 98% on clear audio but drops with music beds, crosstalk, or strong accents, so check spelling of guest names, brands, and any URLs before publishing. Episodes are capped at 90 minutes, which may mean splitting a long show, and files are not stored after processing. A short edit pass turns a raw transcript into clean, accurate show notes.