Creating a podcast project used to be intimidating — juggling software, mics, and editing tools. With Adobe Podcast, everything happens in your browser: recording, editing, cleanup, and export.
Here’s a clear step-by-step walkthrough to help you create, manage, and polish your first Adobe Podcast project from start to finish.
🧭 Step 1: Log In and Start a New Project
Visit podcast.adobe.com and sign in using your Adobe ID (you can use a free account to start).
On the dashboard, click “New Project.”
You’ll be prompted to either:
- 🎙️ Record new audio, or
- 📂 Upload existing audio files.
Choose what fits your workflow. Both options open the same powerful workspace — combining a waveform preview with transcript-based editing.
🎧 Step 2: Name and Organize Your Project
Before recording, give your project a clear name (for example: “Episode 1 – Introduction”).
Adobe Podcast automatically saves your work in the cloud, but consistent naming helps keep your library tidy — especially as you scale your show.
💡 Pro Tip: Create a naming system like “ShowName_Episode##_GuestName” for long-term organization.
🎙️ Step 3: Set Up Your Microphone with Mic Check
Click “Mic Check” to run Adobe’s intelligent setup wizard.
It guides you through:
- Microphone placement
- Input gain adjustment
- Echo and noise detection
Once the system confirms your mic setup, you’ll see a green check mark. Now you’re ready to record in clean, optimized conditions.
🪄 Step 4: Record or Import Your Audio
If you’re recording:
- Hit the Record button.
- Watch your live waveform appear on the left.
- See your real-time transcript building on the right.
If you’re importing:
- Drag your audio file directly into the editor.
- Adobe Podcast will instantly generate a synchronized transcript.
🎤 You can record multiple takes or sections — Adobe automatically aligns them in your workspace.
✂️ Step 5: Edit Your Audio by Editing Text
This is where Adobe Podcast stands apart.
Every word in your transcript matches the audio timeline. Delete, move, or rephrase sentences, and the software adjusts your voice track automatically.
You can:
- Remove filler words (“uh,” “um,” “like”)
- Rearrange story sections
- Trim mistakes without touching a waveform
🧠 Think of it as editing your podcast like a Word document — instant, intuitive, and efficient.
🧠 Step 6: Clean Up the Audio with AI
Click “Enhance Speech” — Adobe’s AI-powered noise reduction and clarity engine.
It removes:
- Background hums
- Room echo
- Inconsistent mic tones
The AI enhancement instantly gives your voice a rich, professional finish — even if you recorded in a non-studio environment.
🎵 Step 7: Add Intros, Outros, or Music
You can add music or sound effects directly into your project by uploading additional audio tracks. Adobe Podcast will auto-balance all sounds so dialogue remains clear and even.
💬 For branding, consider recording your intro once and reusing it across future projects.
💾 Step 8: Export and Share
When you’re happy with your episode:
- Click Export → Download Audio
- Choose MP3 (for sharing) or WAV (for mastering)
- Optionally, export to Adobe Audition for fine-tuning or post-production
Adobe Podcast saves a version of your project in the cloud automatically — so you can revisit and re-edit anytime.
📋 Step-by-Step Summary
| Step | Action | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start a new project | Dashboard |
| 2 | Name and organize | Cloud library |
| 3 | Run Mic Check | AI setup |
| 4 | Record or import audio | Recorder/Upload |
| 5 | Edit transcript | Text editor |
| 6 | Apply Enhance Speech | AI cleanup |
| 7 | Add intro/music | Audio manager |
| 8 | Export & share | MP3/WAV download |
🎯 Final Thoughts
Adobe Podcast simplifies the podcast creation process down to its essence — talk, tweak, and publish.
In just minutes, you can go from raw recording to polished production, all powered by Adobe’s next-gen AI technology.
🎙️ Ready to build your first podcast project with confidence?
Open Adobe Podcast and start recording your voice with clarity that rivals professional studios.
👉 Try Adobe Podcast free today
