Free Podcast Video Editor
Edit podcast video in your browser. Two audio tracks, on-device captions. No watermark, no upload.
A free podcast video editor that runs entirely in your browser. Two audio tracks for voice and music, on-device AI captions, silence removal, SRT/VTT subtitles and MP4 export up to 4K. Your episode never leaves your device. No watermark, no sign-up.
- No upload
- No watermark
- No sign-up
- AI captions on-device
- Two audio tracks
- Up to 4K export
How do I edit podcast video free in my browser?
Drop the episode into the editor above, cut silence in one click, generate captions on your device and mix voice and music on two audio tracks. Export MP4 up to 4K with no watermark. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.
- Price
- Free forever, no credits
- Account required
- No
- Watermark
- None
- Upload
- Never, local editing
- AI captions
- English speech, on-device
- Silence removal
- Yes
- SRT / VTT
- Import and export
- Audio tracks
- Two (voice + music)
- Export
- MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps
- File size limit
- 1 GB per file
- Best browsers
- Chrome and Edge on desktop
- Direct podcast host upload
- Not supported
What makes ToolDeck a good podcast video editor?
Podcast video has two jobs: make the talk sound good and make the visuals caption-friendly. ToolDeck handles both locally — two audio tracks so you can duck music under the voice, one-click silence removal to remove the “ums” and pauses, on-device English captions and MP4 export up to 4K. No upload, no watermark, no account.
It is best for YouTube episodes, highlight clips and social reels up to about 30 minutes in 1080p. It does not include a stock music library, AI noise removal or cloud publishing — bring your own music and upload the MP4 to your host. The AI captions recognise English speech; other languages can be supplied as SRT/VTT subtitles.
How to edit podcast video in 3 steps
- 1
Drop podcast video and audio on the timeline
Video on the main track, theme music on one audio track and voice on the other. Trim, split and reorder. Nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Cut silence, generate captions, add music
Open the AI Captions tab to transcribe on-device. Use Silence Removal to clean the pauses, then duck or fade the theme music under the voice.
- 3
Export MP4 for YouTube or a clip for social
Choose 16:9 for YouTube or 9:16 for a highlight clip. The MP4 renders with captions baked in. Export the SRT too for YouTube chapters.
Podcast editing, without the watermark
Voice and music on separate tracks
Two independent audio tracks with volume, fades and mute. Duck music under the voice or re-record a voiceover without losing the music bed — a podcasting workflow without a cloud studio.
Silence removal in one click
Long pauses and “ums” slow down a podcast. Set the noise threshold and minimum pause, then the editor finds every quiet stretch and closes the gap. Apply to all clips to clean a whole episode in one pass.
AI auto captions on-device
Whisper transcribes English speech into editable caption clips without uploading your episode. The model downloads once and runs in your browser. Review the text, pick a style and export.
Caption styles for social clips
40+ presets including bold, highlighted, boxed and word-by-word karaoke. Pick a style for a vertical highlight clip and a different style for the full episode — each caption is edited individually.
SRT and VTT export
Export the transcript as SRT or VTT for YouTube, podcast apps and archives. Import an existing SRT/VTT in any language and burn it in — bring translated subtitles for non-English audiences.
Beat markers for music cuts
Beat detection finds the rhythm of your theme music and adds markers so cuts land on the beat. Useful for highlight reels, trailers and intro stings.
MP4 export up to 4K 60fps
WebCodecs encodes H.264 with AAC audio using your GPU when supported, else CPU. Choose resolution, frame rate and engine per export. Output is a clean MP4 with no watermark — ready for YouTube and social.
No sign-up, no upload
Podcast episodes, guest footage and NDA interviews stay on your device. No account, no email wall, no upload — the browser tab is the only place the file lives until you download the export.
What podcasters edit with ToolDeck
Podcast video episodes for YouTube
Edit the full episode, caption the talk, add an intro title and export 1080p MP4 — no watermark, no upload of guest footage.
Podcast clip highlights for Reels, Shorts, TikTok
Cut a 30–60 second highlight, pick 9:16, add bold captions and export. The vertical clip is ready to post — no export watermark.
Interview video with captions
Keep voice and music on separate tracks, caption each speaker, add lower-third titles and export a full-length MP4 for YouTube.
Audiogram-style clips with subtitles
Use the waveform on the timeline, add big captions and export a vertical or square clip with the audio waveform visible and subtitles baked in.
Full-episode editing with music
Trim the intro and outro, cut dead air, duck the theme music under the voice, caption the talk and export at 1080p or 4K.
Podcast trailers and teasers
Use beat markers to land cuts on the theme music, add a bold title card and export a short vertical teaser with captions baked in.
What works well, and where ToolDeck stops short
Everything runs on your computer. Cloud-only features like a stock music library are not included. Check this table before a big episode.
| Scenario | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 30-min episodes | Works well | Renders quickly on a desktop. |
| Long episodes (60+ min) | Split into clips | Browsers limit memory. |
| Clean voice audio | Best captions | Review names and accents. |
| Noisy audio | Review needed | Use a quiet room for best accuracy. |
| AI noise removal | Not included | Fix in an audio editor first. |
| 4K export | Needs strong PC | 1080p is plenty for social. |
Tips for smoother podcast edits
Use a good mic and a quiet room
Clean voice audio produces far better captions. A USB mic and a quiet room beats post-processing every time.
Cut silence before generating captions
A shorter timeline makes captioning faster and fewer dead-air segments need review. Silence removal runs in one click.
Export SRT for YouTube chapters and captions
Upload the SRT in YouTube Studio to get clickable captions and use the transcript to set chapters. Keep the burned-in version for platforms that do not index uploaded subtitles.
Use beat markers for music-backed clips
Add markers on the theme music and snap cuts to them — highlights and trailers feel more produced with minimal effort.
ToolDeck vs cloud podcast editors
Cloud editors upload your episode, render on their servers and offer stock music and cloud AI. ToolDeck trades that for privacy and no limits: nothing uploaded, nothing watermarked, no account. Choose by what your show actually needs.
| Feature | ToolDeck | Typical cloud editors |
|---|---|---|
| Your podcast video is uploaded to a server | Never | Yes, cloud rendering |
| Watermark on export | None | Varies by plan |
| Sign-up needed | Not required | Often required |
| Free-plan export length cap | None from ToolDeck | Often 5–15 min |
| Two independent audio tracks | Yes | Varies |
| Auto captions | Yes, English speech (on your device) | yes, cloud, sometimes paid |
| SRT / VTT export | Yes | yes, on some plans |
| Silence removal | Yes | Not always |
| Works offline after loading | Editing yes, AI model needs first download | No |
| Cloud stock music and sound effects library | No | Yes |
General comparison. Individual products differ, and features, limits and pricing change.
Podcast video editor FAQ
Answers on price, privacy, captions, audio tracks, export and publishing.
Free, watermark and sign-up
Is ToolDeck really a free podcast video editor?
Yes. ToolDeck edits podcast video free with no credits, no paid tier and no watermark. Every feature — captions, silence removal, two audio tracks, MP4 export — runs on your device and needs no account.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page, drop your episode and start editing. No login, no email wall, no trial.
Is it free forever?
Yes — no credit card, no trial, no upgrade nudge. The practical limits are device memory, CPU/GPU speed and the 1 GB per-file cap.
How does it compare to paid podcast editors?
Paid editors often charge per export, watermark free plans or tie you to a cloud account, and some include stock music. ToolDeck is free, private and no-account. Bring your own music — the built-in library is not included.
Privacy and no upload
Is my podcast uploaded to a server?
No. Editing, captioning and rendering happen in your browser. The only downloads are the editor code and the open speech model from a public CDN.
Is it safe for client or NDA interviews?
Yes — nothing leaves your device, which makes it a strong fit for guest, NDA and internal footage. Keep your browser and OS updated.
Does it work offline?
After the page loads, editing and rendering run locally. AI captions need a one-time model download first.
Captions and transcript
How do I add auto captions to a podcast?
Import the episode, open the AI Captions tab and press Generate Captions. Whisper runs on your device and adds caption clips on the Text track. Click any caption to fix the text and pick a style.
Which languages are supported?
The built-in model recognises English. For other languages, import a translated SRT or VTT file and burn it in.
Can I export SRT?
Yes. Export → SRT or VTT downloads the caption file for YouTube, podcast apps and archives.
Podcast editing
Does it have silence removal?
Yes. Set the noise threshold and minimum pause, then cut silent stretches in one click. Apply to all clips to clean a whole episode.
Can I mix voice and music on separate tracks?
Yes. Two independent audio tracks with volume, fades and mute, so you can duck music under the voice.
What about long episodes?
Browsers limit memory. Split a 60+ minute episode into parts or trim first with the Video Trimmer, then process each part.
Can I add background music?
Yes. Import your music file onto one of the audio tracks and duck it under the voice on the other track.
Export
What formats can I export?
MP4 (H.264 + AAC) in Chrome and Edge. The fallback recorder exports MP4 or WebM. Captions export as SRT/VTT; audio mix as WAV.
What’s the maximum resolution?
Up to 4K at 60fps if the device has enough memory and processing power. 1080p 30fps is faster and plenty sharp for podcasts.
Can I export a WAV audio mix?
Yes. Export → Audio (WAV) downloads a mixdown of all audio tracks, useful for audio-only podcast publishing.
Publishing
Can I upload directly to a podcast host?
Not directly. Export the MP4 (or WAV) and upload it to your podcast host, YouTube or social platform.
Does it make vertical clips for social?
Yes. Choose 9:16 in the Ratio menu, trim a highlight, caption it and export. Perfect for Reels, Shorts and TikTok.
Is the export YouTube-ready?
Yes. MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the format YouTube recommends. Export 1080p or 4K for the best re-encode quality.
Use media you have the right to edit
Only edit and publish footage, music and images you own or are licensed to use. Theme music and third-party clips need permission before publishing.
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Your episodes never leave your device
There is no upload step and no account. Transcription and rendering happen in your browser. The open speech model is downloaded once from a public CDN and runs on your device. Open the Network tab in your developer tools while you edit and export — no uploads. Read how we keep it private.