Documentation

Tutorials & Docs

Everything you need to master PodAha — from your first upload to advanced AI editing and publishing workflows.

User Guide

5 min

Quick Start

Get up and running in 5 minutes. Learn the core workflow from login to publishing your first episode.

Features

Core Features

Deep dive into each feature: transcription, deletion detection, quote extraction, and topic clips.

Advanced

Advanced Workflows

Web chat editing, Feishu bot integration, RSS distribution, and payment setup.

Reference Docs

API Reference

Complete REST API documentation for all endpoints: auth, audio, editing, publishing, podcast, and payments.

REST

Development Guide

Project structure, environment setup, database migrations, and contribution guidelines.

Contributing

Deployment Guide

Production deployment with Docker Compose, Tencent Cloud ECS, and Cloudflare Tunnel.

Docker

Architecture

System design overview: frontend, backend, database schema, AI pipeline, and Feishu bot state machine.

Design

Downloadable Resources

The Complete Podcast Guide (EN)

50+ page English guide covering equipment, recording, AI editing, publishing, and monetization.

PDF

素人播客完全指南 (中文)

50+页中文指南，涵盖从零到上线的全流程：设备、录音、AI剪辑、发布、变现。

PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What formats and sizes are supported?

Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC. Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM. Maximum file size is 500MB. Video files automatically extract the audio track for processing.

How accurate is the AI transcription?

Using Whisper models, Chinese transcription accuracy is ~90-95% and English ~95-98%, depending on audio quality. Use the denoise feature before transcribing for best results.

How does the free quota work?

New users get 300 free minutes. Transcription uses 1x audio length, AI deletion detection uses 0.5x, and quote extraction uses 0.5x. Invite friends to earn +60 minutes each.

Can I undo AI edits?

Yes. The editor supports draft saving. Always preview AI-detected deletions before applying them. You can restore from saved drafts if needed.

How do I publish to Apple Podcasts or Spotify?

Create a podcast show in PodAha to get your RSS Feed URL. Submit this URL to Apple Podcasts Connect or Spotify for Podcasters. New episodes sync automatically once configured.

Is PodAha really free and open source?

Yes. PodAha is MIT licensed and fully open source. The hosted version at podaha.com is free to use with 300 free minutes. You can also self-host on your own server.

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