Convert Audio Files to Text with OpenAI and Save to Google Drive
Workflow Description
Automate the reception of audio files through Gmail or Google Drive, transcribe them using OpenAI's speech-to-text technology, save the resulting transcripts in Google Drive, and send confirmation notifications via Telegram.
How it works
- 1.Receive audio files automatically from Gmail or Google Drive
- 2.Send the audio file to OpenAI for transcription to text
- 3.Save the transcribed text in a dedicated Google Drive folder
- 4.Send a completion confirmation notification via Telegram
Use cases
- Convert meeting recordings and lectures into searchable text documents
- Archive voice messages and personal notes as organized written records
- Document client sessions and interviews with reliable text transcripts
Requirements
- Active OpenAI account with valid API key
- Gmail or Google Drive account to receive audio files
- Telegram account for notifications (optional)
Service Value
Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.
Apps Used
Details
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (33)
Gmail User for Approval
Gmail
Sticky Note
Sticky Note
Set Config
Set
Transcribe with OpenAI
OpenAI
Sticky Note1
Sticky Note
Sticky Note2
Sticky Note
Sticky Note3
Sticky Note
Sticky Note4
Sticky Note
Sticky Note5
Sticky Note
Sticky Note6
Sticky Note
Filter by .m4a extension
Filter
Limit to last file
Limit
Download audio file
Google Drive
Search Google Drive
Google Drive
Sticky Note7
Sticky Note
Send Telegram Message
Set
Send Gmail Message
Gmail
Email Content Formatter
OpenAI
Summarize to Structured JSON
OpenAI
Summarize to JSON
OpenAI
Convert JSON to Markdown
OpenAI
Get Filename for JSON
Set
Get Filename for Markdown
Set
Save JSON file to Google Drive
Google Drive
Save Markdown file to Google Drive
Google Drive
Get JSON File Meta
Google Drive
Get Markdown File Meta
Google Drive
Prepare Response JSON
Set
Prepare Response Markdown
Set
Merge All Paths
Merge
Save Raw Transcript to Google Drive
Google Drive
Start Workflow
Manual Trigger
On File Created Trigger
Google Drive Trigger