Shownotes is an online service for working with audio content. It automatically transcribes recordings using Whisper, then generates a summary and structured notes using ChatGPT.
What it does
- Transcribes audio into text
- Creates short summaries and structured show notes
- Works with YouTube links, Apple Podcasts, and local audio files
- Supports multiple languages and audio formats
- Exports text notes for use in editors or blogs
How it works
- Upload an audio file or paste a link from a supported platform
- Shownotes generates a transcript and a concise summary automatically
- Use the web interface or the Chrome extension to run and manage tasks
Notes and limitations
- New platforms and languages are added regularly
- Recent versions improved transcription accuracy and expanded supported formats
- The interface includes step-by-step guidance
- The browser extension works only in Chrome
Shownotes stands out by combining Whisper for transcription and ChatGPT for summarization, with broad format and language support.

