Why Transcribe Videos Stored in Your Drive?
Most transcription tools force you to download files, convert formats, and re-upload everything before you get a single word of text. ScreenApp skips all of that. Unlike ChatGPT or other general-purpose AI tools, ScreenApp connects directly to your cloud storage, pulls the video file, and returns a time-stamped, speaker-labeled transcript in minutes. There’s no copy-pasting audio into a chat window and hoping it works.
With a full text version of every recording, your video library becomes searchable. Need to find the exact moment a client mentioned a deadline during last month’s call? Search the transcript instead of scrubbing through forty minutes of footage. Teams that rely on shared cloud folders for project files will save hours every week.
Transcripts also make content more accessible. Team members who are deaf or hard of hearing can follow along, and anyone who prefers reading over watching gets a text alternative. If your organization needs to meet accessibility standards, having written records of video content is a straightforward way to get there.
How It Works
Transcribing your files takes three steps:
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Connect your account — Link your Google Drive through a secure OAuth connection. ScreenApp only accesses files you specifically select, and your credentials are never stored on our servers.
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Pick a video — Browse your folders and choose the recording you want transcribed. You can select multiple files for batch processing.
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Get your transcript — The AI processes the audio and returns a transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. Review it in the built-in editor, then export as PDF, DOCX, SRT, or plain text.
The whole process runs in the cloud, so there’s nothing to install and no local storage needed.
How ScreenApp Compares to Other Tools
Not every transcription service handles cloud-stored video files the same way. Here’s how ScreenApp stacks up against popular alternatives:
| Feature | ScreenApp | Sonix | Descript | Otter.ai |
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| Direct Google Drive import | Yes | Yes (via integration) | Upload only | Upload only |
| Transcription accuracy | Up to 99% | Up to 99% | ~92% | ~83% |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Languages supported | 50+ | 49+ | 20+ | English only |
| Built-in video editor | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Real-time meeting capture | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Free tier | Yes | 30-min trial | Limited free plan | 300 min/month |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, SRT, TXT | PDF, DOCX, SRT | PDF, DOCX, SRT | PDF, TXT |
Sonix and Descript are solid choices for specific workflows — Sonix for multilingual enterprise work and Descript for podcast editing — but neither matches ScreenApp’s combination of direct cloud import, a built-in video editor, and high accuracy across dozens of languages.
Use Cases
Video production teams often store raw footage, interview clips, and final cuts in shared cloud folders. Transcribing these files helps editors search for specific quotes, log content faster, and create subtitles without manual effort.
Marketing and sales departments record webinars, product demos, and customer calls. Written transcripts let teams repurpose spoken content into blog posts, email copy, or social media snippets. They also make it easier to pull exact quotes for case studies.
Corporate trainers can pair transcripts with video training modules so employees can read along or review material at their own pace. This is especially useful for compliance training where written records matter.
Academic researchers conducting video interviews benefit from searchable text when coding qualitative data. Instead of rewatching hours of footage, they can search transcripts for themes and tag relevant sections.
Legal and HR professionals who record depositions, interviews, or disciplinary meetings need accurate written records. A reliable transcript saves the cost of manual transcription services and keeps sensitive files within a controlled environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a video stored in my cloud drive?
Connect your account to ScreenApp, browse your files, and select the video you want transcribed. The AI processes the audio and delivers a text transcript with timestamps and speaker labels. You can also download the file and upload it directly if you prefer.
Does the platform support batch transcription?
Yes. You can select multiple files at once, and ScreenApp will process them in parallel. This is useful when you need transcripts for an entire folder of recordings.
How accurate are the transcripts?
ScreenApp delivers up to 99% accuracy for recordings with clear audio. Background noise, heavy accents, or overlapping speakers may lower accuracy, but the built-in editor lets you correct any errors quickly.
Is my data safe when I connect my account?
ScreenApp uses OAuth for authentication, which means your password is never shared with us. We only access files you choose to transcribe, and all data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
What file formats can I export?
Transcripts are available in PDF, DOCX, SRT (for subtitles), and plain text. You can also copy the transcript directly from the editor.
Can I add timestamps and speaker labels?
Yes. Every transcript includes automatic timestamps and speaker identification. You can edit speaker names in the built-in editor to make the document easier to follow.
What languages does ScreenApp support?
ScreenApp transcribes audio in over 50 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. Accuracy is highest for widely spoken languages with clear audio.
