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How to Get a Blubrry Transcript (3 Methods)

Rachel Nguyen··8 min read
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Blubrry is one of the oldest podcast hosting platforms around, and its PowerPress WordPress plugin powers hundreds of thousands of podcast feeds. But if you've ever needed a transcript of a Blubrry-hosted episode, you've probably noticed the options are limited. Blubrry's native transcription isn't included on every plan, and when it is available, it only outputs plain text with no SRT or VTT export. This guide covers 3 ways to get a Blubrry transcript, whatever your situation.

To get a Blubrry transcript, you can use Blubrry's built-in AI transcription feature (available on select hosting plans), or download the episode's MP3 file and run it through an external transcription tool like PixScript. PixScript supports direct file uploads and outputs transcripts with timestamps, SRT files for subtitles, and AI-generated summaries. Blubrry's native transcription doesn't include any of these.

Does Blubrry Have a Built-In Transcript Feature?

Blubrry added AI-powered transcription support through its hosting platform, but the availability depends on your plan and whether you've enabled the feature through your dashboard.

When Blubrry transcription does work, it generates a text file that gets embedded in your episode's podcast feed as a transcript tag. This is good for podcast apps that surface transcripts to listeners (like Apple Podcasts and Overcast), and it helps with podcast SEO by making episode content indexable. The output is plain text, though. There's no SRT file for adding captions to a video version of your podcast. There's no VTT file for web players. And the transcript doesn't come with speaker labels or timestamps formatted for subtitle syncing.

For podcasters who publish video versions of their episodes on YouTube or want SRT files for accessibility compliance, Blubrry's native option leaves a gap. That's where a dedicated transcription tool fills in.

Blubrry's transcription is also not available to users hosting through PowerPress alone. If you're using the free PowerPress plugin without a Blubrry hosting plan, you won't have access to the built-in transcription feature at all, and you'll need a third-party tool regardless.

Method 1: Use Blubrry's Built-In AI Transcription (Hosting Plans Only)

If you're on a Blubrry hosting plan that includes transcription, here's how to use it.

Log into your Blubrry dashboard and navigate to your episode list. Open the episode you want to transcribe. If transcription is available on your plan, you'll see a "Transcription" tab or section in the episode editor. Click "Generate Transcript" and give it a few minutes to process.

Once complete, Blubrry adds a transcript tag to your podcast's RSS feed. Podcast apps that support the podcast:transcript specification will surface the text directly to listeners.

A few caveats. Processing speed varies by episode length. The output is text only. Download options don't include SRT or VTT. And if your episode is older, you may need to trigger transcription manually for each one rather than getting it applied retroactively in bulk.

Best for: Podcasters on Blubrry hosting plans who want transcripts in their RSS feed for podcast app listeners.

Method 2: Download the MP3 and Transcribe with PixScript

This method works for anyone, whether you're a Blubrry host who needs SRT files, a listener who wants a transcript of someone else's episode, or a podcaster using PowerPress without a Blubrry hosting plan.

Step 1: Get the episode's MP3 file.

Every Blubrry-hosted episode has a direct MP3 URL. You can find it in a few ways:

  • Open the episode in your podcast player and look at the episode details for a download link
  • Right-click on the audio player on the episode's web page and select "Save audio as"
  • Check the podcast's RSS feed (usually at yourshow.blubrry.com/feed/podcast/) and find the <enclosure> tag for the episode

Once you have the URL, download the MP3 file to your computer.

Step 2: Upload to PixScript.

Go to pixscript.com and click "Upload File." Select the MP3 you downloaded from Blubrry. PixScript handles files up to 30 minutes on a Pro plan and unlimited length on Business. The free tier covers up to 5 minutes per file.

Step 3: Get your transcript.

PixScript processes the file and returns a full transcript with timestamps. From there you can:

  • Download as SRT (for adding captions to a video version of the episode)
  • Download as VTT (for web video players)
  • Download as PDF or TXT
  • Run the AI summary to get a condensed version of the episode
  • Use AI rewrite to turn the transcript into a blog post or social post

The whole process takes under 2 minutes for a typical 30-minute episode.

Best for: Anyone who needs SRT/VTT files, timestamps, or AI features that Blubrry's native transcription doesn't provide.

Method 3: Get a Transcript as a Listener

If you're a listener and don't have access to the Blubrry hosting dashboard, you can still get a transcript of any public Blubrry episode.

Check the episode page first. Some Blubrry-hosted podcasters embed transcripts directly on their episode pages using the PowerPress plugin. Scroll down on the episode page and look for a "Transcript" section below the audio player. If it's there, you can copy it or look for a download link.

Check your podcast app. Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and a handful of other apps now display transcripts in-app when the podcaster has added them to the RSS feed. Open the episode in Apple Podcasts, tap the transcript icon (the speech bubble in the episode player), and if the host enabled transcription, you'll see the full text.

Download and transcribe it yourself. If no transcript is available through those channels, download the episode's MP3 using the method above and run it through PixScript. You can do this on the free tier for episodes under 5 minutes, or on a paid plan for longer episodes. You'll also find this workflow useful if you need to compare content from multiple episodes or search across transcripts; PixScript saves all your past transcriptions and lets you search them from the history tab.

For a broader look at how to transcribe podcast audio from different hosting platforms, see our guide to transcribing podcast episodes for free.

Best for: Listeners who want a transcript of an episode where the host hasn't added one.

Which Method Should You Use?

Here's the short version:

  • Blubrry hosting plan + just need RSS transcript: Use Method 1 (native feature)
  • Need SRT/VTT for video captions or subtitle files: Use Method 2 (PixScript upload)
  • Using PowerPress without a Blubrry hosting plan: Use Method 2 (PixScript upload)
  • Listener who needs a transcript: Try Method 3 (check podcast app), then fall back to Method 2
  • Need timestamps, AI summary, or translation: Use Method 2 (PixScript upload)

The cleaner transcript with more export options is almost always Method 2, regardless of whether you have Blubrry's native feature available. The SRT and VTT exports alone are worth it if you repurpose podcast content for YouTube or other video platforms.

PixScript also lets you translate transcripts into 10 languages on the Pro plan and 50+ on Business, which is useful for Blubrry podcasters targeting multilingual audiences. Blubrry's native transcription doesn't offer translation at all.

If you're comparing your options across podcast platforms, see our roundup of the best podcast transcription software in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Blubrry include transcription on all hosting plans?

Blubrry's AI transcription is available on select hosting plans, but it's not included on every tier. Check your Blubrry dashboard under the episode editor to see if the transcription option appears. PowerPress plugin users without a Blubrry hosting plan don't have access to the native transcription feature.

Can I get an SRT file from Blubrry?

Blubrry's native transcription doesn't export SRT or VTT files. It outputs plain text only. If you need SRT files for video captions or subtitle syncing, download the episode's MP3 and use PixScript, which exports SRT, VTT, PDF, and TXT formats.

How do I find the direct MP3 URL for a Blubrry episode?

Right-click the audio player on the episode page and choose "Save audio as" for the direct file. You can also check the podcast's RSS feed and find the <enclosure url=""> tag for any episode. That URL is the direct MP3 link.

Does PixScript work with long podcast episodes?

PixScript handles files up to 30 minutes on the Pro plan ($9/month) and unlimited length on the Business plan ($19/month). The free tier covers up to 5 minutes per file. Most podcast episodes fall within the Pro tier limit.

Can I translate a Blubrry podcast transcript into another language?

PixScript's translation feature covers 10 languages on Pro and 50+ on Business. After generating a transcript from your downloaded Blubrry MP3, use the translation option to get a version in Spanish, French, German, or any other supported language. Blubrry's native transcription doesn't include translation.

If you produce audio content and need a faster way to get transcripts with subtitles, summaries, and multilingual support, PixScript handles it all from a single file upload.