Stage 02 · Edit

Podcast Editing

Editing comes in two forms. You can cut the waveform the traditional way, or edit the transcript like a text document and let the audio follow. Which one fits you depends on whether you would rather work in sound or in words.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Stage 02 of four. Raw recordings become episodes here. Podcast Workflow handles everything after.

Start with how you edit

  • Waveform editing

    Cut, trim, and adjust the audio timeline directly. Precise, familiar, and built for people who want hands-on control.

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  • Transcript editing

    Edit the words and the audio follows. Delete a sentence from the transcript and it disappears from the episode.

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