How to convert a Podcast to video

So you have a podcast that you want to share, This guide will take you through how to convert your audio podcast into a video podcast.

It's essential to make sure that the video matches the creative brand of your podcast - Many podcasts achieved this by using the cover art as a video background - Creatives like this help boost engagement particularly on social media.

There are a few options for converting, you can use an online service such as Echo Wave that makes it simple to convert in a few clicks, or you can use Open Source software like FFmpeg that is more complex but free.

Podcast Video Requirements:

1. Image to use as a background ideally podcast cover art That matches your brand.
2. Audio file that you would like to convert
3. A place to share your podcast - (Depending on where you want to share the optimum video aspect ratio will vary)

Create podcast video with echo wave

If you decide to make a podcast video using Echo weave there are just a few steps you need to take before you get a video. You can access Echo Wave from a variety of devices including web, iOS & Android.

1. Create a free account on echowave.io
2. Click generate video
3. Upload and customise your sound file
4. Choose a background and wave animation
5. Generate video

Create podcast video with FFmpeg

FFmpeg is an excellent choice if you only require a simplistic video, have some technical skill & a desktop computer.

FFmpeg requires use fo the terminal - You should only enter commands if you know what they do.

1. install ffmpeg
2. Place the background image and audio into the same directory
3. Open a termnal window and run:

Please change background.png and sound.wav to match your input files.