Yes! Before generating a transcript with AI, we first check if a transcript is provided via the podcast:transcript tag in the RSS feed (docs).
Supported transcript formats:
| Format | Mobile | Web |
|---|---|---|
| JSON | ✅ | ✅ |
| WebVTT | ✅ | ✅ |
| SRT | ✅ | ✅ |
| HTML | ❌ | ✅ |
| Plaintext | ❌ | ✅ |
We support transcripts with and without speakers. To display speaker pictures next to the speaker name on the web, the speaker name must match the speaker name in the podcast:person tag in the RSS feed (docs).
If you added a transcript, but don't see it in the Metacast mobile app, go to the episode's page on the web (tap "Share" and copy the episode link in the mobile app). The web page should display the transcript along with the source at the bottom. If the transcript on the web doesn't match the transcript in the Metacast mobile app, please reach out to us at support@metacast.app.
Note: We launched creator-provided transcripts on Oct 8, 2025. If someone listened to your episode prior to this, Metacast will continue to show the AI-generated transcript.