Headroom is a podcasting toolkit for macOS made by Chipp Studio in Estonia. It takes a finished audio recording and prepares it for release: transcription, episode metadata, chapters, social posts and export all happen inside one app.
The company positions it as one tool for all of a creator's shows. The goal is to automate routine publishing tasks so podcasters spend less time on technical steps and more on the content itself.
How does Headroom work?
You import an audio file, and Headroom transcribes it using the Whisper model. The text is formatted for Apple Podcasts and can be refined with built-in grammar and spell-check tools. Multilingual support covers both transcription and metadata.
From the transcript, the AI Assistant generates episode titles, descriptions, show notes, chapters with timestamps and summaries, and social posts. When the episode is ready, you export it with embedded ID3 tags and metadata, either saved locally or uploaded directly to your host.
Key features of Headroom
The AI Assistant handles transcription, episode metadata, chapters, summaries, translation and keyword tagging. On supported Macs, Apple Intelligence and Image Playground can generate artwork for episodes and chapters on-device.
Workflow tools include podcast templates created from an RSS link, show notes templates for sponsor and social information, a publishing status field and an episode file organizer. Before release you can use the integrated audio player, link preview, and visual previews of chapters and audio levels. Export options include MP3 and MP4 conversion and chapter-based timecodes in show notes.
Key Features
Whisper-based transcription — Turns speech into structured text using the Whisper model, formatted for Apple Podcasts, with grammar and spell-check tools and multilingual support.
Episode metadata generation — Creates episode titles, descriptions and show notes from the content, and can summarize key points, translate and tag keywords.
Automatic chapters — Segments an episode into chapters with timestamps and concise summaries, which can be reviewed against the integrated audio player.
Social post generator — Uses the transcription to generate titles, descriptions and social posts for promoting each episode.
Apple Intelligence artwork — Generates episode and chapter images on-device with Apple Intelligence and Image Playground, on supported Macs and configurations.
One-click export — Saves audio with embedded ID3 tags, titles and descriptions, stored locally or uploaded directly to a host.
Audio conversion — Converts audio into major formats such as MP3 and MP4, so it can double as a conversion tool.
Timecodes and episode numbers — Adds chapter-based timecodes to show notes on export and finds episode and season numbers from the podcast's RSS feed.
Templates — Podcast templates can be created from an RSS link, and show notes templates hold sponsor, social and general information.
Episode organizer and status — A simple file organizer opens episodes with a template, shows publishing status and controls publishing.
Preview tools — Visual previews of chapters and audio levels, a link preview and customizable playback buttons support a final review before publishing.
Native Mac app with dark mode — Built for macOS with native performance and a dark mode for late-night publishing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Covers transcription, metadata, chapters, social posts and export in one native Mac app.
Free plan lets users try the AI Assistant before paying.
Pro is priced at €9.99 per month, with a yearly option and a one-week free trial.
Exports include SRT, VTT, Markdown, JSON, HTML and XML (RSS) on the Pro plan.
Templates built from an RSS link reduce repeated setup work for each show.
Cons
Available as a macOS app only, based on the sources.
Free plan is capped at 2 transcriptions and 20 AI requests per device each month.
Specific podcast host integrations are not named on the site.
Apple Intelligence features depend on supported Mac devices, configurations and regions.
Pricing
Free €0
Pro Monthly €9.99 monthly
Pro Yearly €99.99 yearly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headroom?
Headroom is a macOS podcasting toolkit that transcribes audio, generates episode titles, descriptions, show notes and chapters with an AI Assistant, and exports episodes with metadata. It is made by Chipp Studio.
How much does Headroom cost?
Headroom has a Free plan and a Pro plan. Pro costs €9.99 per month or €99.99 per year, listed as 20% off. Final prices vary by country because Apple adjusts App Store prices.
Does Headroom have a free trial or free plan?
Yes to both. The Free plan allows up to 2 transcriptions and 20 AI generation requests per device each month. The Yearly Subscription includes 1 week free, and it can be canceled during the trial without being billed.
What transcription technology does Headroom use?
Headroom uses the Whisper model for transcription. Output is formatted for Apple Podcasts and can be refined with built-in grammar and spell-check tools, with multilingual support.
What can Headroom export?
It exports audio with embedded ID3 tags and can convert to MP3 and MP4 on Pro. Pro also offers show notes in HTML and Markdown, transcripts in SRT, VTT, Markdown, JSON and HTML, and metadata in JSON, HTML and XML (RSS).
Can I cancel my Headroom subscription?
Yes. You can cancel at any time from your account settings, and access continues until the current billing period ends.
Who is Headroom best for?
Headroom suits podcasters, journalists and content creators who work on a Mac and want transcription, metadata and publishing tools in one app. Its pricing suits individual creators and small teams.