About Us
XYZ Podcast Downloader is a free online tool that helps users easily download podcast content from XiaoYuZhou and Apple Podcast platforms. We are committed to providing convenient offline listening solutions for podcast enthusiasts.
Why Develop This Tool?
A technical exploration journey of a podcast-loving couple
Do you remember the point/food/book that the guest mentioned in the podcast about AI Multimodal/Singapore Travel/Cantonese History last week?
I seem to have a vague impression, but I can't remember the details...
It would be great if there was a tool to help us save podcasts, convert them to text, and automatically extract key points.
That's a great idea! If it could also support batch downloading and automatically organize highlights from multiple podcast episodes, we could review them anytime.
And when sharing with friends, we can summarize the highlights and share them with one click!
Let's make one!
Honey, can you also make a related content podcast recommendation function?
Ah... let me think about it.
NOW
Step 1: Solve Basic Needs - Download
XYZ Podcast Downloader
Before developing a complete AI tool, we found a more basic need: how to easily acquire/download podcast audio?
- Solve immediate needs: One-click audio download
- Completely free: No registration required, ready to use
- Cross-platform: Perfect support for mobile and desktop
- Preserve metadata: Complete program information saved
COMING SOON
Podcast Information and Knowledge, Applied to Practice
Podcast AI Assistant (Public Beta late Jan 2026)
The downloader is just the tip of the iceberg. The long-term vision is: change the way we listen to and learn from podcasts, achieving a closed loop of podcast knowledge acquisition & organization - application & practice - review & sharing.
- Smart Transcription: High-precision speech-to-text, speaker diarization
- AI Smart Highlighting: Automatically extract key points and golden sentences
- Deep Summary: Automatically generate structured summaries
- Local Management: Private data, safe and secure
XYZ Podcast Downloader Features
Free download of podcast audio files
Export detailed metadata information
Support multiple audio formats
Responsive design, support various devices
Multi-language interface support
Dark/Light theme toggle
v1.8.0 Add RSS parsing and downloading for podcasts and episodes, plus page performance improvements
2026-05-22New Features
- Added RSS parsing and downloading for podcasts and individual episodes, with support for multiple common RSS format standards
Improvements
- Optimized page parsing performance and reduced full-page refreshes
v1.8.0 Add RSS parsing and downloading for podcasts and episodes, plus page performance improvements
2026-05-22
New Features
- Added RSS parsing and downloading for podcasts and individual episodes, with support for multiple common RSS format standards
Improvements
- Optimized page parsing performance and reduced full-page refreshes
v1.7.0 Recently Popular Podcasts and Program Detail Pages Are Officially Live
2026-05-15New Features
- Based on suggestions from multiple users, a recently popular podcasts list is now available to help you discover worthwhile shows faster
- Added podcast program detail pages where you can view the show intro, highlights, who it is for, and downloadable episodes
- Lays the groundwork for discovering, evaluating, and saving podcast content more efficiently in upcoming updates
Improvements
- Added structured data and site navigation entry points for program pages to improve findability
- Optimized the download guidance flow on program pages to make the path from browsing to saving feel smoother
- Slightly improved download performance and overall page performance
v1.7.0 Recently Popular Podcasts and Program Detail Pages Are Officially Live
2026-05-15
New Features
- Based on suggestions from multiple users, a recently popular podcasts list is now available to help you discover worthwhile shows faster
- Added podcast program detail pages where you can view the show intro, highlights, who it is for, and downloadable episodes
- Lays the groundwork for discovering, evaluating, and saving podcast content more efficiently in upcoming updates
Improvements
- Added structured data and site navigation entry points for program pages to improve findability
- Optimized the download guidance flow on program pages to make the path from browsing to saving feel smoother
- Slightly improved download performance and overall page performance
v1.6.1 Refactor theme implementation and improve i18n and accessibility
2026-04-28New Features
- Refactor the custom theme implementation and improve `localStorage` error handling
- Update translations across all locale files and fill in missing keys
Improvements
- Use `requestAnimationFrame` to optimize the mouse tracking hook and reduce repaint overhead
- Remove unused components
- Optimize download component animations and state management
- Add ARIA accessibility attributes for the image carousel, mobile menu, and error messages
v1.6.1 Refactor theme implementation and improve i18n and accessibility
2026-04-28
New Features
- Refactor the custom theme implementation and improve `localStorage` error handling
- Update translations across all locale files and fill in missing keys
Improvements
- Use `requestAnimationFrame` to optimize the mouse tracking hook and reduce repaint overhead
- Remove unused components
- Optimize download component animations and state management
- Add ARIA accessibility attributes for the image carousel, mobile menu, and error messages
v1.6.0 Upgrade base framework version and release enhanced downloader
2026-04-21New Features
- Release enhanced downloader / player
Improvements
- Upgrade base framework version
v1.6.0 Upgrade base framework version and release enhanced downloader
2026-04-21
New Features
- Release enhanced downloader / player
Improvements
- Upgrade base framework version
v1.5.3 UI optimizations to improve ease of use and user friendliness
2026-04-07New Features
- None
Improvements
- Added paste-to-parse functionality to the download area, reducing user actions
- Added dynamic placeholders and clipboard tool buttons to the input box
- Added audio preview and download progress feedback to the parsing results page
- Optimized progressive display and emotional copywriting of the CTA component
- Added reading progress bar and optimized typography for blog posts
- Added adaptive color atmosphere hints based on platform variants
- Added shake animation and border color feedback for error states
v1.5.3 UI optimizations to improve ease of use and user friendliness
2026-04-07
New Features
- None
Improvements
- Added paste-to-parse functionality to the download area, reducing user actions
- Added dynamic placeholders and clipboard tool buttons to the input box
- Added audio preview and download progress feedback to the parsing results page
- Optimized progressive display and emotional copywriting of the CTA component
- Added reading progress bar and optimized typography for blog posts
- Added adaptive color atmosphere hints based on platform variants
- Added shake animation and border color feedback for error states
v1.5.2 Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Update
2026-03-20New Features
- None
Improvements
- Updated the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, added explanations for the protection of users' personal data, and added explanations for use restrictions on related functions and content
v1.5.2 Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Update
2026-03-20
New Features
- None
Improvements
- Updated the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, added explanations for the protection of users' personal data, and added explanations for use restrictions on related functions and content
v1.5.1 Fixed an issue where some Apple Podcast links failed to parse
2026-02-22New Features
- Enhanced support for nested data structures in Apple Podcast pages, improving parsing success rate
Improvements
- Optimized error handling logic
v1.5.1 Fixed an issue where some Apple Podcast links failed to parse
2026-02-22
New Features
- Enhanced support for nested data structures in Apple Podcast pages, improving parsing success rate
Improvements
- Optimized error handling logic
v1.5.0 Added support for Apple Podcast based on user requests
2026-01-23New Features
- Added support for Apple Podcast, allowing users to directly parse and download single episode audio
Improvements
- Fixed translation discrepancies in multi-language text
v1.5.0 Added support for Apple Podcast based on user requests
2026-01-23
New Features
- Added support for Apple Podcast, allowing users to directly parse and download single episode audio
Improvements
- Fixed translation discrepancies in multi-language text
v1.4.1 Fixed download behavior in Safari on macOS
2026-01-23New Features
- None
Improvements
- Fixed download issues in Safari on macOS
v1.4.1 Fixed download behavior in Safari on macOS
2026-01-23
New Features
- None
Improvements
- Fixed download issues in Safari on macOS
v1.4.0 Added Blog and split subpages to share more information
2026-01-22New Features
- Added Blog page to share more podcast-related content and tips
- Added Enhanced Downloader and About Us subpages
Improvements
- Optimized page load speed to improve user experience
v1.4.0 Added Blog and split subpages to share more information
2026-01-22
New Features
- Added Blog page to share more podcast-related content and tips
- Added Enhanced Downloader and About Us subpages
Improvements
- Optimized page load speed to improve user experience
v1.3.1 Fixed and released q query feature for personal use, paving the way for future extensions
2025-12-18New Features
- Released q query feature: append ?q=podcast_link after the domain to parse directly
Improvements
- Optimized q query performance issues identified during personal use
v1.3.1 Fixed and released q query feature for personal use, paving the way for future extensions
2025-12-18
New Features
- Released q query feature: append ?q=podcast_link after the domain to parse directly
Improvements
- Optimized q query performance issues identified during personal use
v1.3.0 Refined multi-language switching to better serve non-Chinese users
2025-12-01New Features
- Added middleware to handle locale redirects, ensuring users land on the correct language version
- Updated share components with locale-prefixed URLs for easier sharing to podcast-loving friends
Improvements
- Improved sitemap to include localized home pages for better search indexing
v1.3.0 Refined multi-language switching to better serve non-Chinese users
2025-12-01
New Features
- Added middleware to handle locale redirects, ensuring users land on the correct language version
- Updated share components with locale-prefixed URLs for easier sharing to podcast-loving friends
Improvements
- Improved sitemap to include localized home pages for better search indexing
v1.2.0 Specific optimization for Safari on MacOS, ensuring that audio files are downloaded rather than opened in the browser
2025-09-07New Features
- Add download confirmation and complete download functionality for Safari on MacOS, so that specifics will be loaded in the future
Improvements
- Audio files are downloaded automatically and not opened in the browser, showing the true function of this tool
v1.2.0 Specific optimization for Safari on MacOS, ensuring that audio files are downloaded rather than opened in the browser
2025-09-07
New Features
- Add download confirmation and complete download functionality for Safari on MacOS, so that specifics will be loaded in the future
Improvements
- Audio files are downloaded automatically and not opened in the browser, showing the true function of this tool
v1.1.1 Made some adjustments because users reported interface display issues on low-resolution screens in the office
2025-08-25New Features
- Added responsive optimization for 1024 and 800 width displays
Improvements
- Improved language switcher for mobile/low-resolution screens
v1.1.1 Made some adjustments because users reported interface display issues on low-resolution screens in the office
2025-08-25
New Features
- Added responsive optimization for 1024 and 800 width displays
Improvements
- Improved language switcher for mobile/low-resolution screens
v1.1.0 Added filtering and prompts for paid podcasts based on feedback from dear user (@639C)
2025-08-22New Features
- Added SEO-related features, optimized page titles and descriptions
- Added paid podcast episode recognition and prompt functionality
Improvements
- Improved error messages to be more friendly and detailed
- Fixed some browser compatibility issues
- Optimized mobile responsive layout
v1.1.0 Added filtering and prompts for paid podcasts based on feedback from dear user (@639C)
2025-08-22
New Features
- Added SEO-related features, optimized page titles and descriptions
- Added paid podcast episode recognition and prompt functionality
Improvements
- Improved error messages to be more friendly and detailed
- Fixed some browser compatibility issues
- Optimized mobile responsive layout
v1.0.0 Decided to release it for podcast enthusiasts who need it
2025-08-20New Features
- Added multi-language switching, supporting Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Japanese/German/English/Spanish/French
- Added audio metadata export function, supporting exporting metadata of audio files
- Based on personal use, began conceptualizing an enhanced downloader
Improvements
- Improved parsing success rate
- Optimized UI design and added FAQ and user guide sections
v1.0.0 Decided to release it for podcast enthusiasts who need it
2025-08-20
New Features
- Added multi-language switching, supporting Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Japanese/German/English/Spanish/French
- Added audio metadata export function, supporting exporting metadata of audio files
- Based on personal use, began conceptualizing an enhanced downloader
Improvements
- Improved parsing success rate
- Optimized UI design and added FAQ and user guide sections
v0.1.0 Created a personal version for my wife and me to download podcast audio
2025-08-08New Features
- Xiaoyuzhou podcast link parsing functionality
- Responsive web design
Improvements
- Optimized project interface, introduced variable landscape background images
- Implemented responsive web design
v0.1.0 Created a personal version for my wife and me to download podcast audio
2025-08-08
New Features
- Xiaoyuzhou podcast link parsing functionality
- Responsive web design
Improvements
- Optimized project interface, introduced variable landscape background images
- Implemented responsive web design