Transcribe Audio Files from Dropbox to Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to transcribe audio files from Dropbox and save them in Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Audio Transcription

To begin with, Pabbly Connect is the integration platform that enables the automation of audio file transcription from Dropbox to Google Sheets. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website and sign up for a free account if you haven’t already.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and name your workflow, such as ‘Dropbox to Google Sheets Transcription’. This will set the stage for automating the transcription process.

2. Setting Up Dropbox Integration in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure the trigger in Pabbly Connect to monitor new audio files uploaded to Dropbox. Select Dropbox as your app and choose the ‘New File’ trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Dropbox account.

• Select the folder in Dropbox where audio files will be uploaded.
• Ensure you enter the correct folder path starting with a slash.
• Test the connection to confirm that Pabbly Connect can access the folder.

After successfully setting up the trigger, upload an audio file to your specified Dropbox folder. Return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the details of the newly uploaded file.

3. Transcribing Audio Files Using OpenAI in Pabbly Connect

With the Dropbox integration set, the next step involves using OpenAI to transcribe the audio files. In Pabbly Connect, select OpenAI as the action app and choose the ‘Generate Transcript’ event. Connect your OpenAI account by entering your API key.

• Map the audio file URL from the Dropbox trigger response to the OpenAI action.
• Ensure the audio file does not exceed 25 MB.
• Test the action to receive the transcription text from OpenAI.

After testing, you will receive the transcribed text for the audio file, which will be used in the next step to save to Google Sheets.

4. Saving Transcriptions in Google Sheets via Pabbly Connect

The final step in this workflow is to save the transcription and file details into Google Sheets. In Pabbly Connect, select Google Sheets as the action app and choose the ‘Add New Row’ event. Connect your Google Sheets account by signing in.

Select the spreadsheet where you want to save the transcription. Map the file name, Dropbox URL, and transcribed text to the corresponding fields. Test the action to confirm that the data is saved correctly.

Once you have confirmed the setup, any new audio file uploaded to the specified Dropbox folder will automatically be transcribed and saved in your Google Sheets.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the transcription of audio files from Dropbox and save them into Google Sheets. By following these steps, you can streamline your workflow and efficiently manage audio transcriptions.

This entire process showcases the power of Pabbly Connect in integrating multiple applications seamlessly, ensuring that your audio files are not only transcribed but also organized effectively in your Google Sheets.