Steno

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#66 in AI Transcription Tools Last verified: June 15, 2026

Steno is a web-based AI tool that automatically transcribes your favorite podcasts. Simply provide the podcast URL or search for a show, and Steno delivers a full text transcript without requiring any software installation.

Best for: Podcast listeners who want to read transcripts instead of listening

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How to use Steno

Visit Steno

Go to steno.ai in your browser. No downloads or sign-ups needed.

Find your podcast

Search for a podcast by name or paste the RSS feed URL.

Select an episode

Choose the specific episode you want transcribed from the list.

Read the transcript

View the full timestamped transcript with speaker labels online.

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