How to Transcribe an Anchor / Spotify for Podcasters Episode

Updated 24 Apr 2026 · TranscriptX editorial

Quick answer: Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) shows usually still have a public RSS feed even if the show feels "Spotify-native." Find the RSS, grab the episode MP3, paste on TranscriptX. Spotify-exclusive shows with no RSS can't be reached externally — transcribe via the RSS-supported backup episode page.

Step-by-step

1) Find the show's RSS feed

Go to the show's page on anchor.fm or podcasters.spotify.com. The RSS URL is at anchor.fm/s/SHOWID/podcast/rss — you can find it in the page source or via the show's "Distribute to" settings.

2) Find the episode's MP3 in the RSS

Open the RSS URL, locate the episode by title, copy the <enclosure url="..."> value.

3) Paste the MP3 URL on TranscriptX

transcriptx.xyz → paste.

Common things that break

Spotify-exclusive show with no RSS. Truly Spotify-exclusive shows turn off RSS syndication. Those aren't reachable externally — you'd need to download from Spotify on your account (not a smooth path).
Monetized episodes with ad-break markers. Dynamic ad insertion at fetch time means transcripts include whatever ads were served. Fine for your own use; don't republish with the ads.
Anchor "background music" feature. Anchor lets creators add background music, which sometimes lowers transcription accuracy. Use the language retry if Whisper mis-detects speech for music.
Legacy anchor.fm vs new podcasters.spotify.com URLs. Spotify renamed Anchor but old anchor.fm URLs usually redirect. If they don't, find the new podcasters.spotify.com equivalent.

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FAQ

Is Anchor the same as Spotify for Podcasters now?

Yes. Spotify rebranded Anchor to Spotify for Podcasters in 2023. Same product, new URL scheme.

Why not just use Spotify's own podcast transcription?

Spotify has added transcription for some podcasts, but coverage is inconsistent and exports aren't supported. We give you the text in a format you can actually use.

What about videos on Spotify podcasts (the video podcast format)?

Video podcasts on Spotify distribute the audio track normally via RSS. Transcribe the audio the same way. The video portion requires you to be a Spotify-app user to view.

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