If you’ve ever found yourself scrubbing back to catch a name, a book recommendation, or that one stat the host rattled off mid-sentence: this one’s for you!
Pocket Casts generated transcripts now highlight each sentence as it plays on iOS and Android, making it effortless to follow along in real time.
When you open a transcript, you’ll see the current sentence highlighted as the episode plays. No more scanning a wall of text trying to find where you are: it turns the transcript from a reference tool into a true read-along companion.
And it’s not just for reading. Tap any line in the transcript to jump straight to that moment in the episode. Found a quote you want to hear again? One tap. Want to skip ahead to a specific topic? Just scroll and tap.
Transcripts have always been about making podcasts more accessible and more useful.
Highlighting takes that a step further:
- Accessibility: follow along visually while you listen
- Learning: great for educational podcasts, interviews, or language learning
- Noisy environments: read what you can’t quite hear
- Catching details: never miss a name, title, or link again
- Quick navigation: skip to the part that matters to you
To access a transcript: play an episode, open the player and tap the transcript icon. Or tap “View Transcript” whenever checking for an episode detail.
Update to the latest version of Pocket Casts on iOS or Android and give highlighted transcripts a spin with your next episode. We think you’re going to love it!
Pocket Casts generated transcripts are available for Plus and Patron users.
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