Batch Transcribe Videos with Gemini

How it works / What it does

This workflow automatically processes videos from a designated Google Drive folder, transcribes each file using Google Gemini, and saves the results as individual text files.

Each video is handled independently:

• Videos are pulled from an “Incoming” folder
• The file is downloaded and sent to Gemini for transcription
• A .txt transcript file is created in a separate folder
• The original video is moved to a “Processed” folder after success

This structure ensures progress is saved continuously, allowing the workflow to resume where it left off if interrupted.

How to set up

• Create three Google Drive folders:
  • Incoming (source videos)
  • Processed (completed videos)
  • Transcripts (output files)
• Add your folder IDs to the Config node
• Connect your Google Drive and Gemini credentials
• Run the workflow using the Manual Trigger (or Schedule Trigger for automation)

Requirements

• n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
• Google Drive API credentials
• Google Gemini API access
• Video files stored in Google Drive

How to customize the workflow

• Adjust the transcription prompt in the Config node for different output styles
• Modify the Wait node to control processing speed and avoid rate limits
• Change file naming conventions in the formatting node
• Add logging or notifications for failed transcriptions
• Extend the workflow to combine transcripts into a single master document