Adobe Podcast
FreeAI-powered podcast recording and audio enhancement
Quick Verdict
Free (public beta) · Expected to integrate with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions at GA
Yes
Solo podcasters, voice-over artists, and creators who record on lower-end mics or in imper
Scores 4.5/5. AI-powered podcast recording and audio enhancement.
Bottom line: Adobe Podcast scores 4.5/5 — Solo podcasters, voice-over artists, and creators who record on lower-end mics or in imperfect rooms. Also useful as a one-click cleanup layer for any audio professional.
About Adobe Podcast
Adobe Podcast (previously Project Shasta) is a free web-based audio recording and editing tool focused on podcasters and voice creators. Its standout feature is Enhance Speech — an AI model that transforms phone-quality or noisy voice recordings into broadcast-quality audio in one click, widely regarded as the best-in-class audio cleanup tool in 2026. Other features include multi-track recording with guest invites, AI transcription, and a noise-free microphone check. Currently in free public beta; Adobe has signaled it will eventually integrate with Creative Cloud subscriptions. For podcasters who can't afford studio mics or Riverside, Enhance Speech is a game-changer.
Pricing
Free (public beta) · Expected to integrate with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions at GA
Features
- Enhance Speech — transforms noisy audio to broadcast quality
- Multi-track remote recording with guest invites
- AI transcription in 30+ languages
- Microphone and room test with AI recommendations
- Editing timeline with waveform and transcript sync
- Web-based — no installation required
Pros
- Enhance Speech quality is genuinely best-in-class
- Completely free during beta
- Works on any modern browser
- Transcript-based editing is intuitive
Cons
- Still in beta — occasional stability issues
- Export formats limited compared to Descript
- No Windows native app (web only)
- Will likely move behind a paid wall at GA
Best For
Solo podcasters, voice-over artists, and creators who record on lower-end mics or in imperfect rooms. Also useful as a one-click cleanup layer for any audio professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adobe Podcast really free?
Yes, during the current public beta. Adobe has stated the tool will eventually integrate with Creative Cloud — if you're a CC subscriber, it'll stay free; if not, pricing at GA is unannounced as of April 2026.
How good is Enhance Speech?
Exceptional. It consistently outperforms dedicated products like iZotope RX and Accusonus ERA for voice cleanup. Users routinely clean up iPhone-recorded interviews to broadcast quality. It's become a standard step in many professional podcast workflows.
Adobe Podcast vs Descript vs Riverside?
Adobe Podcast excels at audio enhancement. Descript excels at editing workflow. Riverside excels at high-quality remote recording. Many podcasters use Riverside to record, Adobe Podcast to enhance, and Descript to edit — each tool for what it does best.
Can I use Adobe Podcast for video?
No — it's audio-only. For video podcasting, use Riverside or Descript. You can still use Adobe Podcast's Enhance Speech on your audio track before mixing with video in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
Is Adobe Podcast's AI trained on my recordings?
Adobe's public statements indicate recordings are not used to train underlying models, and enterprise Creative Cloud terms prevent training on user content. Always check the current terms of service for your account tier.