How do I post my podcast to YouTube?
Transistor integrates with YouTube
Our YouTube integration will convert your audio files to video files by packaging them with a static background image of your choice. We will then publish them as new videos to YouTube. If you mark your YouTube playlist as a podcast your show can also appear on YouTube Music.
For creators using our Dynamic Ad Insertion tools, the integration will also strip ad content from episodes before uploading them to YouTube. This ensures that the podcast will comply with YouTube's terms of service as it relates to embedded, third-party ads.
Connecting the Integration in Transistor
You'll find the YouTube integration in your Transistor account under the Integrations tab of your podcast.
- First you'll need to agree to Transistor's YouTube API Privacy Policy.
- Then sign in with your Google/YouTube account to allow Transistor to automatically post new episodes to your YouTube channel.
- Upload a rectangular (1280 x 720 px) background image to be used as the static background image for you videos.
- Select a category that best describes the podcast from the list of options in the dropdown menu.
- Although optional, we recommend selecting a playlist for your episodes to be uploaded to. You can create this playlist in your YouTube channel.
- Click "Save."
After saving, the integration is connected and Transistor will automatically upload your next published episode to YouTube.
- If you like, you can also upload all your previously published episodes by clicking the "Post previously published episodes to YouTube" button.
Transistor's YouTube API Privacy Policy
The Transistor YouTube API Client uses YouTube's API Services, specifically the YouTube Data API to programatically upload podcast episodes to your YouTube account. Usage is bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.
Once your podcast is connected to YouTube, we store your secure access token in order to talk to the API. We access the YouTube API to list your YouTube playlists, as well as to post your podcast episodes to YouTube. We do not store any other information related to your YouTube or Google accounts. Information is not shared with any external parties.
Upon uploading to an episode to YouTube, we convert your audio file to a video file, upload the video to your YouTube channel or playlist, and store a URL to the YouTube video for use with your episode.
In addition to the Transistor YouTube API Client's normal procedure for deleting stored data, if you disconnect from YouTube or delete your account you may also revoke the API Client's access to your data via the Google security settings page.
See also: Google Privacy Policy.
For any questions or complaints regarding Transistor's YouTube API Client privacy practices, email support@transistor.fm
What if I have full video?
Creators often use Transistor to distribute the audio version of their podcast widely whilst offering video on select platforms. If you have full video, you can read more about how to publish an audio and video podcast.
Updated on: 23/08/2025
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