Automatically transform audio files into professional transcription reports with AI-powered speech recognition, timestamp generation, and formatted Google Docs output.
What this workflow does
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Monitors Gmail for incoming audio attachments
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Downloads and processes audio files using VLM Run AI transcription
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Generates accurate transcriptions with precise timestamps and segmentation
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Creates professional reports in Google Docs with formatted output
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Handles asynchronous processing for long audio files without timeouts
Setup
Prerequisites: Gmail account, VLM Run API credentials, Google Docs access, n8n.
Install the verified VLM Run node by searching for VLM Run in the node list, then click Install . Once installed, you can start using it in your workflows.
Quick Setup:
- Configure Gmail OAuth2 for email monitoring
- Add VLM Run API credentials for audio transcription
- Set up Google Docs OAuth2 for report generation
- Create target Google Doc for transcription reports
- Update document URL in workflow nodes
- Test with sample audio file and activate
Perfect for
- Meeting recordings and conference calls
- Voice memos and dictation workflows
- Interview transcriptions and journalism
- Podcast episode documentation
- Accessibility compliance and documentation
- Legal proceedings and court recordings
- Educational content and lecture notes
- Customer service call analysis
Key Benefits
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Human-level accuracy - Advanced AI speech recognition with automatic punctuation
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Timestamp precision - Segmented transcriptions with exact time markers
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Multi-format support - Handles MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC files
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Asynchronous processing - No timeouts for long audio files
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Professional formatting - Beautifully structured Google Docs reports
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Automatic workflow - Zero manual intervention required
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Saves hours per recording - Transforms manual transcription into instant results
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Searchable documentation - Google Docs integration enables easy content discovery
How to customize
Extend by adding:
- Speaker identification and diarization
- Integration with project management tools (Notion, Asana, Trello)
- Automatic summary generation from transcripts
- Translation to multiple languages
- Slack notifications for completed transcriptions
- Integration with CRM systems for call logging
- Audio quality enhancement preprocessing
- Custom formatting templates for different use cases
- Automatic keyword extraction and tagging
- Integration with calendar systems for meeting context
This workflow revolutionizes audio documentation by combining cutting-edge AI transcription with professional report generation, making spoken content instantly accessible, searchable, and shareable across your organization.