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Tools Every Podcast Editor Should Use in 2026

The best tools every podcast editor should use include Cutsio, Riverside, and Adobe Audition. Discover how to speed up your [podcast post-production workflow](https://cutsio.com/blog/best-podcast-workflow-record-remote-edit-fast).

The essential tools every podcast editor should use in 2026 include Cutsio, Riverside.fm, Adobe Audition, and Auphonic. These tools cover the entire podcasting pipeline—from high-quality remote recording and text-based video editing to professional audio mastering and distribution.

What makes a great podcast editing workflow?

A great podcast editing workflow minimizes repetitive tasks and maximizes creative control. Modern podcast editors are no longer just cutting audio; they are managing multi-camera video, generating social media clips, and cleaning up complex audio tracks.

To do this efficiently, an editor needs a stack of tools that automate the tedious parts (like removing silences and finding specific quotes) while providing professional-grade output.

What are the essential tools every podcast editor should use?

1. Cutsio: Best for text-based video and audio editing

Cutsio is rapidly becoming the standard for video podcast editors who need to work fast.

• Instant Rough Cuts: Edit your podcast by simply reading the transcript and deleting the text you don't want. The video and audio ripple-delete automatically.
• Semantic Search: Can't remember when the guest mentioned a specific book? Search the transcript by topic or meaning and jump straight to that moment.
• Professional Integration: Unlike basic AI editors, Cutsio exports clean XML files to Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, allowing editors to finish their color grading and multicam switching in a proper NLE.

2. Riverside.fm: Best for remote recording

Riverside is the industry standard for recording remote podcasts in studio quality.

• It records uncompressed audio (WAV) and up to 4K video locally on each participant's computer, meaning internet drops don't ruin the recording.
• Provides separate audio and video tracks for every guest, giving editors total control during post-production.

3. Adobe Audition (or iZotope RX): Best for audio repair

Even with great microphones, you will encounter bad audio (background noise, echo, plosives).

• Industry-leading spectral editing to visualize and remove specific background noises (like a siren or dog bark).
• Advanced tools for matching volume levels across different speakers.

4. Auphonic: Best for automated audio mastering

Auphonic is an AI sound engineer in your browser.

• Automatically balances levels between loud hosts and quiet guests.
• Applies adaptive noise reduction and targets the exact LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) required by Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

5. Frame.io: Best for client review and approval

If you are editing podcasts for clients, Frame.io is essential.

• Allows clients to leave frame-accurate comments directly on the video.
• Integrates seamlessly with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

How do you build a modern podcast editing stack?

To build a modern, efficient podcast editing stack, follow this workflow:

1. Record: Use Riverside.fm for high-quality, multi-track remote recording.
2. Rough Cut & Clip Selection: Use Cutsio to quickly read through the transcript, remove dead air, select the best moments for social media, and export an XML.
3. Fine Edit & Color: Import the XML into Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve to add graphics, color grade, and finalize the edit.
4. Audio Master: Run the final audio mix through Auphonic to ensure it meets streaming loudness standards.
5. Review: Send the final cut to the client via Frame.io for approval.

By combining AI-powered text-based editing with professional finishing tools, podcast editors can cut their turnaround time in half while delivering superior quality.