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Automated podcast transcriptions with Descript

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In this tutorial we're going to show you how to get your audio file automatically transcribed when you upload it to Google Drive.

What you'll need.

Descript
Google Drive
Zapier
1 x Audio File

The full tutorial is available for pro members only

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Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

Google Drive

[ ] Create a folder in Google Drive to store your audio recordings.
[ ] Add in a sample audio file.

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Connect Google Drive.
[ ] Create a Trigger 'New File in Folder in Google Drive.
[ ] Connect Descript
[ ] Create an Action Request Transcription in Descript.

Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Set Descript as the trigger. New Transcription Ready in Descript.
[ ] Next, Upload File to the same folder back in Google Drive.

Gmail

[ ] Connect Gmail as the final step to send an email to let you know once it has been done.

In this tutorial we're going to show you how to get your audio file automatically transcribed when you upload it to Google Drive.

What you'll need.

Descript
Google Drive
Zapier
1 x Audio File

Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

Google Drive

[ ] Create a folder in Google Drive to store your audio recordings.
[ ] Add in a sample audio file.

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Connect Google Drive.
[ ] Create a Trigger 'New File in Folder in Google Drive.
[ ] Connect Descript
[ ] Create an Action Request Transcription in Descript.

Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Set Descript as the trigger. New Transcription Ready in Descript.
[ ] Next, Upload File to the same folder back in Google Drive.

Gmail

[ ] Connect Gmail as the final step to send an email to let you know once it has been done.

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In this tutorial we're going to show you how to get your audio file automatically transcribed when you upload it to Google Drive.

What you'll need.

Descript
Google Drive
Zapier
1 x Audio File

You must be a member to view the full lesson

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Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

Google Drive

[ ] Create a folder in Google Drive to store your audio recordings.
[ ] Add in a sample audio file.

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Connect Google Drive.
[ ] Create a Trigger 'New File in Folder in Google Drive.
[ ] Connect Descript
[ ] Create an Action Request Transcription in Descript.

Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Set Descript as the trigger. New Transcription Ready in Descript.
[ ] Next, Upload File to the same folder back in Google Drive.

Gmail

[ ] Connect Gmail as the final step to send an email to let you know once it has been done.

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Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

Google Drive

[ ] Create a folder in Google Drive to store your audio recordings.
[ ] Add in a sample audio file.

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Connect Google Drive.
[ ] Create a Trigger 'New File in Folder in Google Drive.
[ ] Connect Descript
[ ] Create an Action Request Transcription in Descript.

Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Set Descript as the trigger. New Transcription Ready in Descript.
[ ] Next, Upload File to the same folder back in Google Drive.

Gmail

[ ] Connect Gmail as the final step to send an email to let you know once it has been done.

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In this tutorial we're going to show you how to get your audio file automatically transcribed when you upload it to Google Drive.

What you'll need.

Descript
Google Drive
Zapier
1 x Audio File

You must be a member to view the full lesson

Dismiss

Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

Google Drive

[ ] Create a folder in Google Drive to store your audio recordings.
[ ] Add in a sample audio file.

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Connect Google Drive.
[ ] Create a Trigger 'New File in Folder in Google Drive.
[ ] Connect Descript
[ ] Create an Action Request Transcription in Descript.

Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

Zapier

[ ] Create a new Zap.
[ ] Set Descript as the trigger. New Transcription Ready in Descript.
[ ] Next, Upload File to the same folder back in Google Drive.

Gmail

[ ] Connect Gmail as the final step to send an email to let you know once it has been done.

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Automated podcast transcriptions with Descript

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What you'll need.

The full tutorial is available for pro members only

Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

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Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

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Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

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Step 1 - Google Drive > Descript

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Step 2 - Descript > Google Drive > Gmail

If you'd like this template, message @bentossell on Slack with your email for the account to send this template.

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