New feature allows Free and Premium users to save and share trimmed audio segments from podcasts.
Spotify has launched a new Podcast Clips feature, allowing Free and Premium mobile users globally to save and share trimmed audio segments from their favorite podcasts, enhancing discoverability and engagement. The feature rolled out on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Listeners can now easily capture specific segments from podcasts they are enjoying. A new scissors icon appears in the "Now Playing" view within the Spotify app. Tapping this icon enables users to clip a particular segment of interest.
The clipping process allows for precise trimming of the audio portion. Users can preview the clip to ensure it captures the desired moment before sharing it. This functionality ensures that only the most impactful or entertaining parts are shared.
Once a clip is ready, the sharing button provides multiple options. Users can share a link to the full episode, a specific chapter, a timestamp, or the newly created clip. This updated sharing menu offers greater flexibility in how listeners engage with and promote podcast content.
Saved clips are automatically stored in the user's Spotify Library. They can also be added to personal podcast playlists, ensuring that memorable moments are easily revisited and organized. This eliminates the need to manually search through lengthy episodes to find a specific quote or discussion point.
The introduction of podcast clips significantly benefits creators by enhancing discoverability and listener loyalty. A shared clip acts as a new entry point for potential fans, turning a single moment into a discovery or deeper connection with a show. This serves as a powerful marketing tool, highlighting interesting bits and encouraging new listeners to tune into the full episode.
Spotify has observed strong engagement with its "Chapters" feature, launched earlier this year, which allows users to save longer segments. Chapters are currently saved and added to playlists over 2 million times per month. Early testing indicates that enabling clips further increases podcast saving, demonstrating their effectiveness in fostering listener interaction.
This feature is particularly timely given the evolving media landscape. Major tech and AI executives frequently choose podcasts over traditional media interviews to expand their reach and control narratives. This trend means more news breaks on podcasts, making it challenging for audiences to consume all relevant content. Podcast clips simplify this, allowing key pieces from lengthy interviews to find a wider audience. The concept mirrors clipping features found on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, which are proven methods for content discovery.
The Podcast Clips feature is rolling out globally to both Free and Premium Spotify users on mobile devices. This broad accessibility ensures a wide audience can immediately benefit from the new functionality.
While the feature is launching globally, its availability will expand across more shows over time. Not all podcasts will display the new clip icon at launch, but Spotify plans to integrate it into a growing number of programs. This phased rollout allows for continuous improvement and broader adoption.
