How to Transcribe Audio Files to Text Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to transcribe audio files to text automatically using Pabbly Connect with Google Sheets and Growthens API. Follow this detailed guide for seamless integration.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Audio Transcription

To transcribe audio files to text automatically, you need to start by setting up Pabbly Connect. This powerful integration platform allows you to connect various applications, including Google Sheets and Growthens API. Begin by accessing the Pabbly Connect dashboard after signing up for a free account.

Once you are on the dashboard, click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it something relevant, such as ‘Audio to Text Transcription.’ This name helps identify your workflow later. With Pabbly Connect, you can easily manage your automation processes.

2. Connecting Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will connect Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. This connection will allow the automation to trigger whenever a new row is added containing the audio file URL. Start by selecting Google Sheets as your trigger application.

• Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.
• In Google Sheets, navigate to Extensions > Add-ons and install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on.

After installing the add-on, refresh your Google Sheet and set up the webhook by pasting the copied URL in the initial setup window. Specify the trigger column, which is the last column where data will be entered. This setup ensures that every time you add audio file details, Pabbly Connect will capture this information.

3. Transcribing Audio Files Using Growthens API

Once Google Sheets is connected to Pabbly Connect, the next step is to transcribe the audio files using the Growthens API. For this, select Growthens API as the action app in your workflow. Choose the action event named ‘Open AI Whisper API Make Transcription Request’.

Connect your Growthens API account by entering your API token, which you can obtain from the Growthens website. In the action setup, you will need to map the audio file URL received from Google Sheets into the appropriate field. This mapping allows Pabbly Connect to send the correct audio file for transcription.

• Enter the audio language in ISO 639-1 format to ensure accurate transcription.
• Select the desired output format for the transcription.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to initiate the transcription process. This step allows Pabbly Connect to communicate with the Growthens API and process your audio file.

4. Getting Transcription Results and Updating Google Sheets

After making a transcription request, you will need to wait for a response from the Growthens API. It is recommended to add a delay of one hour before proceeding to the next action step. This delay ensures that the API has enough time to transcribe the audio file.

Once the delay is complete, add another action step to retrieve the transcription results using the same Growthens API. Select the action event ‘Get Transcription Request’ and map the request ID you received from the previous step. This mapping is crucial as it tells Pabbly Connect which transcription request to fetch results for.

Finally, update the Google Sheets row with the transcription text. Select Google Sheets again, choose the action event ‘Update Cell Value’, and map the transcription text to the corresponding row. This way, every time you add a new audio file URL, the transcription will be automatically inserted into the next column.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Audio Transcription with Pabbly Connect

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect to automate the transcription of audio files to text is a powerful solution. By integrating Google Sheets and the Growthens API, you can streamline your workflow and save valuable time. This setup allows you to focus on your content while Pabbly Connect handles the tedious task of transcription.

With this guide, you can easily replicate the process and customize it to fit your needs. Whether you are transcribing audio files for meetings, interviews, or any other purpose, Pabbly Connect makes it simple and efficient.