Does Google Docs transcribe on its own?
Google Docs Voice Typing transcribes your live speech as you dictate, but it cannot transcribe an existing audio or video file.
Step by step
Get the audio/video
Take the media you're working on in Google Docs, or its source file.
Transcribe with Whipscribe
Upload it or paste a link — a timestamped, speaker-labeled transcript in minutes. Instant free preview.
Bring it back in
Export TXT for notes or SRT/VTT captions and import them into Google Docs.
Frequently asked
Can Google Docs transcribe audio to text?
Google Docs Voice Typing transcribes your live speech as you dictate, but it cannot transcribe an existing audio or video file.
Fastest way to a transcript?
To transcribe a recording you already have, use Whipscribe and paste the finished transcript straight into your Google Doc.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Can I get SRT or VTT captions?
Yes — Whipscribe exports TXT, SRT, VTT, and DOCX for import into Google Docs.