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Podcast editing software built for creators, not engineers

Editing a one-hour episode can take three to four hours. Hilite cuts that by up to 80%. Record, edit, enhance, generate content, and publish in one place.

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What you'll actually use

Three screens from the Hilite app you'll spend most of your time in.

Record

Capture clean audio in your browser

Record yourself or remote guests without installing another tool.

Edit

Edit the recording through its transcript

Find the exact words, remove mistakes, and tighten the story without scrubbing a timeline.

Finish

Polish and prepare the episode

Improve clarity, check the finished audio, and move it toward publishing from the same workflow.

The problem

Built for creators, not engineers

Cut an episode through its transcriptDelete words and sections from text while the connected audio follows.
Automate repetitive cleanupFind filler words, long silences, and distracting noise without reviewing every second manually.
Keep the full production workflow togetherMove from recording to edit, enhancement, show notes, and publishing without tool-hopping.
Make collaboration easierGive collaborators one project to review instead of exchanging exports and versioned files.

How it works

Three steps to get started

Record or import an episode

Start with a browser recording or upload the conversation you already captured.

Build the edit from the transcript

Remove mistakes, tighten pacing, and make structural changes by working with the spoken words.

Finish the production workflow

Enhance the sound, prepare show notes and metadata, then publish from the same project.

FAQ

Common questions

If your question is not here, the support team replies within one business day.

Traditional podcast editing software is built like a studio control panel. It assumes you understand audio engineering, plugins, and complex timelines. Hilite was built for creators who want clarity, speed, and results. Instead of wrestling with waveforms, you edit through text. Instead of manually cleaning up noise, AI enhances your audio automatically. Instead of stitching together five tools, everything lives in one platform.
Most podcasters spend three to four hours editing a one-hour episode. The majority of that time goes to repetitive tasks: removing filler words, trimming silence, balancing levels, and formatting show notes. Hilite automates those steps. What used to take hours can now take minutes, which means more time creating and less time stuck in post-production.
No prior audio editing experience is required. Hilite was built for creators, not engineers. AI handles the technical cleanup automatically, including noise reduction and level balancing. The editing experience feels intuitive because you work from a transcript instead of a complex timeline. Most users can edit and publish their first episode within minutes of signing up.
Yes. Recording is built directly into Hilite. You can capture solo episodes or invite remote guests without using additional software. Each speaker is recorded on a separate track, which gives you flexibility and clarity during editing. Everything starts and stays in one workspace.
Yes. Once your episode is ready, you can publish to major podcast platforms with one click. There's no need to export files manually and upload them elsewhere. You can manage distribution, track performance, and monitor engagement from the same dashboard, keeping your workflow simple and organized.
No. AI enhancement is designed to improve clarity and reduce background noise while preserving your natural tone and personality. The goal isn't to change your voice. It's to make sure your audience hears you clearly and consistently, regardless of where you recorded.
Yes. Hilite supports collaboration so teams can work together efficiently. You can invite co-hosts, editors, or producers into the same workspace to review and refine episodes. Shared access keeps feedback centralized and eliminates confusing version control issues.
No. Hilite is built for creators at every level. If you're launching your first show, it helps you get started without technical overwhelm. If you already have an established podcast, it helps you save time and streamline production. The platform adapts to your experience level while keeping your voice at the center.

Less time editing. More time creating.

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