Supported Audio Formats
Upload your podcast episodes in the format that works best for you. PodPulse supports all major audio formats.
Supported Audio Formats
MP3
Most popular format for podcasts
- • Excellent compression
- • Universal compatibility
- • Recommended: 128kbps or higher
- • Maximum file size: 500MB
WAV
Highest quality, uncompressed audio
- • Lossless audio quality
- • Best for editing and processing
- • Larger file sizes
- • Maximum file size: 500MB
FLAC
Lossless compression format
- • Perfect audio quality
- • Smaller than WAV
- • Great for archival
- • Maximum file size: 500MB
Technical Specifications
File Size Limits
Maximum file size:500MB
Maximum duration:4 hours
Minimum duration:30 seconds
Audio Quality
Sample rate:16kHz - 48kHz
Bit depth:16-bit or 24-bit
Channels:Mono or Stereo
Quality Recommendations
Optimal Settings for Podcasts
- • Format: MP3 at 128kbps or higher
- • Sample Rate: 44.1kHz (CD quality)
- • Channels: Mono for speech, Stereo for music/interviews
- • Bit Depth: 16-bit (sufficient for speech)
Professional Recording Tips
- • Record in a quiet environment to minimize background noise
- • Use a good quality microphone positioned 6-8 inches from your mouth
- • Maintain consistent volume levels throughout recording
- • Leave some headroom (don't record too loud to avoid clipping)
Upload Process
Step 1: Prepare Your File
- • Ensure your file is in a supported format
- • Check that file size is under 500MB
- • Verify audio quality meets recommendations
Step 2: Upload
- • Drag and drop your file into PodPulse
- • Or click to browse and select your file
- • Upload progress will be displayed
Step 3: Processing
- • AI analyzes your audio content
- • Automatic audio enhancement applied
- • Transcription and content generation begins
Step 4: Results
- • Download your enhanced audio
- • Access generated show notes and transcripts
- • Get your social media clips
Common Issues & Solutions
File too large
Compress your audio file or use a more efficient format like MP3. Consider splitting very long episodes.
Poor audio quality
While PodPulse enhances audio, starting with better quality recordings produces the best results.
Unsupported format
Convert your file to MP3, WAV, or FLAC using free tools like Audacity or online converters.