Podcast Editor

We’ve got a full guide on how to edit a podcast. But, editing a podcast with Riverside is designed to be ridiculously easy. Here’s how it works:

• Use the text-based editor to edit your audio and video by simply deleting words from the transcript. Or you can use the video editing timeline to create cuts and make a sequence.
• Enhance your audio with AI tools that remove background noise and normalize levels. You can also remove filler words and awkward silences in a click.
• Add your personal touch with custom layouts, branded logos, and styled captions.

Editing time depends on the complexity of your episode. It can take anything from 30 minutes to a few hours.

But here’s how Riverside dramatically speeds up the process:

• AI tools handle repetitive tasks like cutting silences and balancing audio levels in seconds.
• With text-based editing, you can skip the complex software—edit your podcast as quickly as reading and deleting text.
• You can create short-form, social-ready videos from your episode highlights instantly with Magic Clips.

On average, users report cutting their editing time in half.

You can check our full guide on creating a podcast. But with Riverside recording and editing a podcast with Riverside is a streamlined process:

• Record: Invite up to 10 guests and record in up to 4K video resolution. Each participant gets a separate audio and video track for precise editing.
• Edit: Use the intuitive text-based editor to trim unwanted sections, enhance audio, and sync visuals effortlessly.
• Refine: Customize your podcast with branded elements like logos, styled captions, and intro or outro clips.
• Export: Download your final episode along with AI-generated transcripts, show notes, and captions.

A podcast editor takes raw recordings and transforms them into a polished episode. This includes cutting out unnecessary parts, enhancing audio, and adding elements like music, transitions, and b-roll. They ensure seamless flow, professional sound quality, and an engaging listening experience.

For example, with Riverside’s tools, you can:

• Remove distractions like background noise or awkward silences with one click.
• Balance and enhance audio to achieve professional, studio-quality sound.
• Customize the look and feel of your podcast by adding logos, captions, and layouts.
• Prepare your episode for publishing by generating transcripts, show notes, and social clips automatically.

Audio editing can be one of the most tedious parts of podcasting, but not with Riverside. Here’s how it simplifies the process:

• Use Magic Audio to instantly clean up background noise and normalize audio levels.
• Make changes by editing the transcript—audio and video adjust automatically.
• Eliminate pauses and filler words seamlessly.
• Get separate tracks for better control over the edits. Each guest’s audio is recorded on a different track.

Less time editing means more time creating! Choose a podcast editor that speeds up post-production and cuts your editing time. Start with a text-based editor to trim recordings by simply deleting text.

Key features to look for:

• Audio tools: Remove background noise, cut silences, and normalize audio levels effortlessly.
• Customization options: Add captions, personalize video layouts, and upload your logo.
• Automated extras: Accurate transcriptions, quick show notes, and better workflows.

You’ll find all the above and more in Riverside’s online podcast editor. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can turn your recording into a finished podcast episode in just a few clicks. Plus, our color-coded editing timeline, text-based editing, and automatic enhancements make the process smooth and simple.