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Editing is one of the things that new podcasters often struggle with. Maybe you can relate. Learning to edit takes time and you don\u2019t want to waste time learning to use a software only to find out that it doesn\u2019t tick all the boxes. That\u2019s what I\u2019ve put together this post about the best free and paid podcast editing software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before you go signing up for podcast editing courses I would highly recommend doing your research into what podcast editing software best suits your needs. And good news, you\u2019re at a good place to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Editing a podcast takes place after the podcast is recorded. To read more about how to record your podcast see our post on the <\/span>best recording software for podcasts<\/span><\/a> and our post <\/span>comparing the best podcast mics.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Editing a podcast is what takes it from being something like a Whatsapp voice note, to being a fully produced, more professional sounding episode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you edit a podcast you will usually do the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This will make your podcast more appealing to your target audience.<\/a> You can edit a podcast in different ways and there are free and paid podcast editing software.<\/p>\n When editing your podcast you might visualise an editing software with the different tracks and soundwaves, like the picture below. But did you know that now that isn\u2019t the only way to edit audio?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now there is some software where you can edit using the transcript. What this looks like is the software will transcribe your audio and then you will read through the transcript and cut out anything you don\u2019t want in there. This can be a really convenient option for people who just don\u2019t have the time to spend learning to edit the other way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Audacity is a free, open-source audio editor that is widely used for podcasting. This is what I usually recommend to anyone <\/span>starting a podcast<\/span><\/a>. It offers a range of features, including noise reduction, EQ, and compression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Audacity can look intimidating on first look and does take some time to get used to for someone who has never edited before but once you get used to it it really is a powerful tool with way more features than you would expect from a free software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My favourite features are the \u201ctruncate silence\u201d feature which gets rid of all long pauses and silences automatically and the \u201cnoise gate\u201d feature which just makes your audio sound better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Garageband is a free audio editing software that comes pre-installed on all Macs. It is a user-friendly option that offers virtual instruments and a range of audio effects. Garageband is an excellent choice for those new to podcasting and need a simple tool to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a lot of extra features on GarageBand that you likely won\u2019t use for podcast editing so don\u2019t let them overwhelm you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Descript<\/span><\/a> is a unique podcast editor that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe your audio and turn it into text. With Descript, you can easily edit your podcast by simply editing the text as if you are editing a document and it will automatically apply this to your audio. You can cut out unwanted parts, add or remove music, and even insert audio from other sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most impressive features of Descript is its ability to generate a realistic-sounding voice using text-to-speech technology. This means that you can create voiceovers for your podcast without needing to record anything. Descript also offers collaboration features, so you can work with others to edit your podcast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhy do you need to edit a podcast?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Different kinds of podcast editing software\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
The Best Free Podcast Editing Software<\/span><\/h2>\n
Audacity<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nGarageband- podcast editing software for Mac<\/h3>\nThe Best Paid Podcast Editing Software<\/span><\/h2>\n
Descript\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n