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How to edit your podcast with Auto Edit
How to edit your podcast with Auto Edit

A quick-step guide to saving hours on editing with Detail iOS Auto Edit.

Updated this week

Intro to Auto Edit

If you're starting or building your video podcast, this feature is going to save you hours. Podcast Auto Edit analyzes the audio of any podcast video – imported or recorded in Detail – and automatically creates a polished cut that switches between speakers.


For imported recordings

This is for you if you have a landscape recording of two or more people talking.

Available in Detail 4.7.

  1. Import your podcast recording video

  2. Tap Auto Edit – the app will take a few seconds to analyze the audio.

  3. Tag the speakers by tapping on each camera option, and using the auto-frame button to move that speaker into frame.

  4. Tap Let's Go when you're ready and the app will cut the edit for you


For Detail dual-camera recordings

This is for you if you've recorded your video podcast with one iPhone or iPad, using the Grid Layout in Detail – this works for landscape or portrait recordings

  1. Tap Auto Edit - the app will take a few seconds to analyze the audio

  2. Double check that each video matches its audio by tapping on each camera option

  3. Tap Let's Go when you're ready and the app will cut the edit for you


For Detail Multiplayer recordings

This is for you if you're recorded your video podcast with two iPhones or devices using Detail's Multiplayer feature – this works for landscape or portrait recordings.

Before you auto edit: make sure your video has completed syncing.

  1. Tap Auto Edit - the app will take a few seconds to analyze the audio

  2. Double check that each video matches its audio by tapping on each camera option

  3. Tap Let's Go when you're ready and the app will cut the edit for you


FAQs

Can I resize and move my video after using Auto Edit?

Yes, with the Pinch to Zoom feature, you can easily move your video left, right, and adjust its size. Turn a landscape podcast into a vertical clip in seconds—giving you full creative control over how your podcast is presented

Can I undo the Auto Edit?

Yes, you can undo your Auto Edit by tapping the undo arrow and your timeline will go back to its unedited version.

Can I add or replace footage after using Auto Edit?

Yes, after Auto Edit has been applied, you can still go back and make manual adjustments to fine-tune specific sections

Is Podcast Auto Edit a free feature?

Podcast Auto Edit is part of our Pro subscription and you'll need to sign up to Pro to use.

Can I re-edit parts of my podcast after using Auto Edit?

Yes, after Auto Edit has been applied, you can still go back and make manual adjustments to fine-tune specific sections.

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