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🎥 Video recording is *finally* here
You asked and we listened! You can now record video alongside your audio in Alitu, and get a high-quality 1080p download you can upload straight to YouTube.
Best part? Unlimited recording for all, at no extra cost 😎
Then record your call as normal!
We'll arrange you and your guests on a mosaic grid, so it's ready to use, right away.
And that's all! We hope this update will make your show just a little bit better. Thanks for choosing us 💜
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Hey podcasters!
We've got some exciting news to share: Alitu now records video!
For years, we've been laser-focused on making audio podcasting ridiculously simple. We've automated the cleanup, simplified the editing, and streamlined the publishing. But we kept hearing one question: "What about video?"
Let's be real - we've deliberately avoided video until now. Not because we couldn't build it, but because we wanted to perfect our audio workflow first. We believe in doing one thing incredibly well before moving to the next.
But we also believe in helping podcasters be heard by more people. And today, video is one more powerful way to grow your audience.
"Video is 100% not required for every show, but we're not blind to the fact that video can be a great tool to grow your podcast," says Jacob, our Head of Growth. "There's no shortage of podcasts now on YouTube doing really well. And ultimately every podcaster wants to have their voice heard by as many people as possible."
Starting right now, you can record 1080p video alongside your audio in Alitu. When you're done, you'll get an MP4 download with all participant videos neatly arranged in a grid - ready to upload straight to YouTube without any additional editing.
And yes, this is included for ALL users at no extra cost. No tiers, no limits, no "success tax."
Don't worry - Alitu is and always will be an audio-first platform, and audio-only podcasts are working as well as ever. There's something beautifully accessible about audio-only podcasting.
But now you can have the best of both worlds: the simplicity of Alitu's audio tools with the reach of video.
This is just the first step. We're now working on reflecting your audio edits in your video exports, so when you cut something in your audio, it'll automatically be cut from your video too.
"We're going to do for video podcasts what Alitu has been doing for years for audio - make it radically simpler," says Colin, our founder. "We've spent dozens of hours interviewing podcasters to understand exactly what they need in a video workflow, and we're excited to build it."
The easiest way to make an audio podcast now includes video recording. And we're just getting started!
Want to help us build the easiest way to make a video podcast? Try Alitu today, record some video, and let us know what you think.
Try Alitu's New Video Recording →
Your podcast deserves to be heard (and now seen), and we're here to make that happen without the technical headaches.
This is the second-most requested feature, and it's finally here. You can now add a background track to any clip, anywhere:
But that's not all... You can also:
By default, all background tracks play at 20% volume, but we know not all music is the same. Alitu makes adjusting this simple:
Start the music exactly where you want to. And... Have it last no longer than you need to. Our guiding lines allow you to be uber precise:
Want your music to end smoothly and gradually? No problem. Just drag the blue handle to apply a fade-out effect:
Try it in Alitu today to see how it works!
Similar to the bleep tool, you can now mute any sound, without removing it. Whether it's a crutch word ("Basically, I..."), a breath or something else, it's like a bleep without a beep! Keep the natural flow of your dialogue with none of the noise.
Ideal for masking any pops, clicks, breaths, distortions or coughs in your audio. And, if bleeps are not your style, you can mute swears too!
We're super excited about these updates and hope they'll make your audio all the more perfect. We'd love to hear what you think.
↪️ Just share your thoughts here, via the chat.
Dropped an F-bomb? Well, s#!t happens. But fear not. With the help of a transcript, Alitu makes bleeping out cuss words a breeze:
And just like that, the swears are gone. Ideal if you like to keep your audio clean. No more Explicit tags next to your podcast!
We've created this tool because you, our fantastic podcasters, need it. Your votes guide us on what to build next. Have your say:
Seems like everything has a screen these days. Perhaps someone is using a toaster to listen to your show. You wouldn't know... If you're hosting your show with us, now there's a way to tell!
This new metric is now available in your Statistics page 📈
In addition to your show cover, you can now add episode artworks in Alitu. Custom art helps your listeners find the right episode to listen just by gleaning the cover. Here's a podcast that does this really well:
I can quickly tell who the guest is and what the episode will be about. Nice! You can set the art for your episode by editing its details:
Thanks again to all of you for your votes and feedback on this 💜
Does the pacing of your speech sometimes feel off? With just one click, you can now add an extra second of pause to your clips:
We are so happy this is finally here. Thanks to all (one hundred and three) of you for providing your feedback and voting on this feature 💜
You can now attach a transcript of your episode directly to your RSS feed. Just by checking a checkbox on the publish page. Like so:
Transcripts make your content more discoverable. This makes it easy for people to find your show and specific episodes. While search engines can't listen to audio yet, they can read. Learn more here.
Accessibility. Including a transcript also makes your podcast more inclusive, reaching those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Additionally, transcripts allow your listeners to easily navigate your podcast and return to specific parts of an episode.
The transcript tag that this feature uses is a Podcasting 2.0 feature, which we're proud to support, and which helps to push podcasting as a medium forward.
Episode Downloads statistics just got better. If you host your show with Alitu, you can now sort episodes by most and least downloaded.
This allows you to check what content is striking a chord and which is just playing air guitar in an empty room.