We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
WiseGEEK

Advertiser Disclosure

Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

How We Make Money

We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Technology

What is Podcast Software?

By S. Gonzales
Updated May 17, 2024
Our promise to you
WiseGEEK is dedicated to creating trustworthy, high-quality content that always prioritizes transparency, integrity, and inclusivity above all else. Our ensure that our content creation and review process includes rigorous fact-checking, evidence-based, and continual updates to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

Editorial Standards

At WiseGEEK, we are committed to creating content that you can trust. Our editorial process is designed to ensure that every piece of content we publish is accurate, reliable, and informative.

Our team of experienced writers and editors follows a strict set of guidelines to ensure the highest quality content. We conduct thorough research, fact-check all information, and rely on credible sources to back up our claims. Our content is reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity.

We believe in transparency and maintain editorial independence from our advertisers. Our team does not receive direct compensation from advertisers, allowing us to create unbiased content that prioritizes your interests.

Podcast software allows users to record, edit and publish audio online. It goes beyond what average audio programs do by allowing users advanced options in the areas of creating, editing and publishing audio. While, at one time, podcasting was only attempted by the most advanced computer users, now simple software exists that allows the average computer user to partake in podcasting.

Audio recording capability is usually at the forefront of a podcast software user's mind. Luckily, users are usually given the option to record using more than just a computer's microphone. Sound cards, CDs and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can all help to provide the audio necessary to create a unique podcast.

After a user has recorded material for a podcast, the material itself is rarely in publishable form. Like with average audio software, users of podcast software can use tools to cut out audio segments. However, with podcast software, users can also add special audio effects, mix and split tracks and convert audio formats.

Probably the most significant aspect of podcast software is its publishing capability. Podcasting software is designed for publishing and thus has the tools to make publishing audio straightforward and user-friendly. Users can create RSS feeds and add descriptions and tags to their podcasts so that they can be easily organized and found by potential listeners. Typically, after the first podcast has been uploaded to a blog, website or podcast directory, succeeding podcasts are even easier to upload, especially if the software comes with plug-ins compatible with popular blogs or websites.

Free podcast software is readily available on the Internet and can be found for all platforms. However, you can reduce the hassle of learning how to operate podcast software, depending on what you want to accomplish with it. For example, if you simply want to upload conversations that take place over the phone, you can pick software that does just that. If you want more professionalism with your podcast delivery and desire control over many minor aspects of the presentation, as in with lengthy interviews, you may want to consider using advanced software.

First-time podcasters should look for especially intuitive options in potential software. The more intuitive a software package is, the more successful a user is likely to be when using the software for the first time. Examples of intuitive podcasting software includes those that have options for dragging and dropping and right-click editing.

WiseGEEK is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.
See our Editorial Process Share Feedback

Related Articles

Discussion Comments

By pastanaga — On Jun 21, 2014

@irontoenail - That's particularly true if you are talking about a video podcast. I guess most of the time people mean an audio program, because video podcasts tend to be called other things, depending on what they depict.

People will forgive a lot if a podcast is compelling, but it's always best to try for high quality as much as possible.

By irontoenail — On Jun 20, 2014

@Fa5t3r - Well, the podcast software can make a difference to file quality as well. You don't want to just be using the microphone software that comes with your computer.

Even free podcast software would be better than that. If you really want a podcast that is highly professional you're probably going to have to make it in sections and then splice them together, and add music and sounds and things as well. That needs good software or it won't work right.

By Fa5t3r — On Jun 19, 2014

One of the most important things you can do if you're planning on making a podcast is to try and get professional quality microphones. Podcast software isn't as important as having the ability to record crisp, clear sound.

Even if you have to borrow or rent a decent microphone, it will make all the difference to your production and it's best to get it done right away. If your podcast is good then those files will be around for a while and you don't want to be too embarrassed of the early episodes.

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.