Shownotes

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.