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audapolis

A word-processor style editor for spoken-word audio and video that uses automatic transcription.

Edit Audio Like a Text Document

Audapolis brings word-processor efficiency to your spoken-word media production workflow.

Free forever · open source · AGPL-3.0
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7.6
ZEKAI
Essential for spoken-word pros
Free & open source · Audio & Music
Ease of setup9
Usefulness8
Maintenance7
Community6.5
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Jun 2026
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AGPL-3.0
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⚡ Quick answer

Audapolis is a specialized editor for podcasts, interviews, and radio that treats audio as text. It is designed for creators who want to edit media by manipulating the underlying transcript rather than waveforms.

Runs on
Cross-platform
Hosting
Desktop
Languages
TypeScript
License
AGPL-3.0

What it is

The tool automatically transcribes your audio files, allowing you to cut, copy, and paste segments by editing the text. It supports both audio and video files, providing a unified interface for spoken-word projects.

Who it's for

It suits podcasters, journalists, and audio producers who spend hours manually scrubbing through long-form recordings. It is not for musicians or sound designers who require granular, sample-level waveform manipulation.

Key features

Transcript-based editing

Edit your media by modifying the automatically generated text.

Local-first processing

All transcription and editing happen locally on your machine without cloud dependencies.

Multi-format support

Handle both audio and video files within a single project environment.

How to start

Up and running in 3 steps

1
Download the latest installer for your operating system from the GitHub releases page.
2
Launch the application and import your audio or video file to trigger the transcription process.
3
Edit the resulting text to cut or rearrange your media content.
Real talk

Our honest verdict

What's great

  • Eliminates the need for cloud-based transcription services.
  • Provides a familiar word-processor interface for media editing.
  • Keeps all source media and data strictly on your local machine.
  • Significantly speeds up the editing of long-form spoken content.

Where it falls short

  • Requires local hardware resources to perform transcription.
  • Lacks advanced audio engineering features like multi-track mixing or effects.
  • The user must manage their own file storage and backups.
Cost

Pricing & license

The software is free to use under its license. There are no paid hosted options; the only cost is the hardware and time required to run it on your own computer.

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Questions

FAQ

Does it send my audio to a server?

No, Audapolis is designed to keep all data on your local machine with no cloud connectivity.

Can I use this for music production?

No, it is specifically optimized for spoken-word media and lacks the tools required for musical composition.

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