Downloading Video and Audio
Download your episode as a video file, audio file, or SRT caption file for use on any platform.
Downloading from the Episode Editor
The Download button is available in the episode toolbar for both draft and published episodes.
- Open an episode in the studio.
- Click the Download button in the toolbar. If the episode doesn't have audio yet, the button stays visible but inactive, and clicking it shows a message explaining why, such as needing to generate audio first.
- In the download dialog, choose your settings and click Download Video or Download Audio-Only.
Download Dialog Options
The download dialog includes the following settings:
- Video Quality: Select the output resolution. Currently supports 1080p HD.
- Download Video: Downloads the episode as an MP4 video file with your chosen template, aspect ratio, and all visual assets.
- Download Audio-Only: Downloads the episode audio as an MP3 file for podcast distribution. This option requires the audio download entitlement based on your subscription plan (marked with a Pro badge).
A progress bar appears inside the dialog showing the current rendering status. You cannot close the dialog while a download is in progress. The script and timeline editors become read-only for the same window, since the render reads directly from them; editing resumes automatically once the download finishes.
We recommend publishing your episode first so it's available on your RSS feed, then downloading for any additional distribution.
If you edit the episode while a new render is in progress, the download still completes using the render that was already running. You'll see a "Downloaded an earlier version" notice telling you those edits aren't included. Download again to render and download your latest changes.
Downloading from the Episodes Table
For published episodes, you can also download directly from the episodes table:
- Navigate to your podcast's episode list.
- Click the three-dot menu on any episode.
- Select Download Video, Download Audio, or Download Captions (SRT). These options only appear when the corresponding asset has been generated.
To download SRT captions, see Downloading Transcripts and Captions.
Every download creates an export record. You can review all past renders in Settings > Exports. See Viewing Exports for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format are downloaded videos in?
Videos are downloaded as MP4 files with your chosen template and aspect ratio applied.
What format are downloaded audio files in?
Audio files are downloaded as MP3 files. If the episode has already finished processing, the download may instead be an M4A (AAC) file, since that's the format the audio is served in at that stage. Either way, the file is saved with the correct extension.
Do video downloads cost credits?
Yes. Downloading a video costs 60 credits per minute of audio, the same as publishing. A credit check is performed before rendering begins.
Can I download without publishing first?
Yes. The Download button is available for both draft and published episodes. However, we recommend publishing first so your episode is on your RSS feed.
I got a "Downloaded an earlier version" warning. What does that mean?
You edited the episode's timeline while this render was still in progress. The download still completed, but it reflects the timeline as it was when the render started, not your later edits. Download again to include them.
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