# Video-Chat Podcasting Tools Anchor Lets Users Easily Turn Their Video-Calls Into Podcasts By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-04-29 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/28/spotify-owned-anchor-can-now-turn-your-video-chats-into-podcasts/) & [anchor.fm](https://anchor.fm/?G) The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted a shift in the way many industries are forced to operate, with video-calls becoming the primary method of interaction for many professions. As a result, the popular podcast platform Anchor, owned by [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-podcast), recently launched a new feature to turn any video chat into a podcast. The video-to-audio conversion tool will work with a range of video chat platforms including Zoom, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-audio) Meet, Skype, FaceTime, Instagram Live, and Twitch as well as any .mp4 or .mov file. Anchor will also allow users to add it's built-in sound effects, background music, interludes, and Voice Recordings. Once the video-chat has been converted to a podcast, the platform allows users to upload their content for free to Spotify, [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-podcast) Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, among others. Image Credit: Anchor ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video-chat Podcasting:** Opportunity for podcasters to expand their reach and repurpose content through video-chat podcasting. - **Remote Content Creation:** A new way for professionals to create content without the need for expensive equipment and in-person interviews. - **Hybrid Interviews:** A new trend in interviewing where video-calls can be used to record podcast interviews without the need for physical meetings. ### Where This Applies - **Podcasting:** Podcasters can now easily expand their audience and reach through video-chat podcasting, without sacrificing quality or ease of use. - **Videoconferencing:** Videoconferencing platforms can now offer a new feature to convert video chats into podcasts, appealing to content creators and podcasters alike. - **Online Learning:** Educators can use video-chat podcasting to easily record and repurpose online lectures, providing students with a more engaging and accessible learning experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Podcast Video Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algo-for-podcasts.md) - [AI Text-to-Podcast Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcraftr.md) - [Accessible Video Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-podcast.md) - [AI-Powered Podcast Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebooklm-podcast.md) - [Post-Editing Podcast Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipwing.md) - [Single-Click Audio Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-app-1.md) - [AI-Powered Podcast Production Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recast-studio-podcast-maker.md) - [AI Podcast Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makepodcastio.md) - [Remote Recording Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-recording.md)