Feature

Auto-Generate Podcast
Chapter Markers with AI

Chapters help listeners navigate long episodes and signal a professionally produced show. Podtyper generates timestamped chapter markers automatically from the transcript — no manual work required.

Why podcast chapters matter

Chapters give listeners a table of contents for your episode. On Apple Podcasts and Overcast, chapters appear as a timeline — listeners can jump to the section they care about without scrubbing through hours of audio.

For podcasters, chapters increase listener retention (people are more likely to keep listening if they can see what's coming), and they're a signal of production quality that distinguishes professional shows.

Creating chapters manually means listening back to the whole episode and noting down timestamps — typically 30–60 minutes of work per episode. Podtyper does it in under 5 minutes.

What Podtyper gives you

Timestamped chapter list

Each chapter entry includes a precise timestamp and a descriptive title generated from the transcript content.

AI-identified topic segments

The AI reads the full transcript and identifies where topics shift, not just where there are pauses.

Compatible with all platforms

Chapter format works with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and most podcast hosting platforms.

Full transcript included

Chapters are generated from the full word-for-word transcript — which is also available alongside for show notes.

How to generate podcast chapters

1

Paste the episode URL

Copy the episode link from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube and paste it into Podtyper.

2

Podtyper transcribes the audio

Deepgram Nova-3 produces a full timestamped transcript with speaker labels in 2–4 minutes.

3

AI generates chapter markers

AI reads the transcript, identifies topic shifts, and creates timestamped chapters with descriptive titles.

4

Copy to your podcast host

Copy the chapter list and paste it into your podcast hosting platform's chapter field — or use it in show notes.

Frequently asked questions

How does the automatic chapter generator work?

Podtyper transcribes the episode with full timestamps. AI then analyzes the transcript to identify major topic shifts and creates chapter markers with descriptive titles. The result is a navigable chapter list you can copy directly to your podcast host.

What format are the chapters in?

Chapters are provided as timestamped entries (e.g., 00:00 Introduction, 08:34 Guest background, 22:15 Main topic). This format is compatible with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast hosting platforms.

Can I generate chapters from a Spotify or Apple Podcasts episode I didn't produce myself?

Yes. Paste any public Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube link and Podtyper generates a transcript and chapter markers — no file upload required.

Learn everything about podcast chapters:

Read: How to Add Chapters to Your Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify & More) →

Related features

Generate chapters from any episode

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