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# Google Cloud

> Transcribe audio to text with Google Cloud.

[Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/) is a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services that empowers businesses to build, innovate, and scale. With the **Convert Speech to Text** feature in Glide, you can effortlessly transcribe spoken language into written text within your app. This integration is best used with the [Audio Recorder](/docs/essentials/components/audio) component.

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## Adding and Configuring the Action

#### Adding Google Cloud Arcade

In Glide, click the Settings icon in the upper-right corner.

Navigate to the **Integrations** tab and then select [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/).

Click **Add.**

Log in to your Google account and select **Allow**.

## Transcribe Audio

The Google Cloud integration in Glide offers the powerful **Transcribe audio** feature, enabling you to seamlessly transform audio recordings into written text within your app.

#### Transcribe Audio Arcade

In the [Data Editor](/docs/getting-started/introduction-to-the-data-editor), create a column to store the resulting transcription.

Select the component you'd like to add the action to. Remember, this must be a component that supports actions.

Search for **Transcribe audio** action or navigate to Integrations → Google Cloud → Transcribe audio.

Name the action.

Choose an icon.

Select the column where your **Audio** recording is stored.

Specify which language to transcribe the audio in. [The full list of Google's language codes can be found here.](https://cloud.google.com/speech-to-text/docs/speech-to-text-supported-languages)

Select which model to use. [You can read more about each model here.](https://cloud.google.com/speech-to-text/docs/transcription-model)

Specify which column should store the resulting transcription.

Click away to exit the configuration.

To learn more generally about Integrations in Glide, including how they affect your app's usage, check out our [Introduction to Integrations](/docs/automation/integrations).

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Don't see the Google Cloud integration?

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#### Can I transcribe real-time speech using the Google Cloud Convert Speech to Text integration in Glide?

The integration is designed to work with recorded audio files. To transcribe real-time speech, you can use the Audio Recorder component to record and store the audio file first, then use the integration to transcribe the recorded audio.

#### How long does it take to transcribe an audio file using the Convert Speech to Text integration?

The transcription time may vary depending on the length of the audio file and internet connection. In general, the Google Cloud Convert Speech to Text integration is designed to deliver fast and accurate transcriptions. However, it's a good idea to inform your app users that transcription might take a few seconds to complete.

#### Can I use the transcribed text in other parts of my app?

Yes, you can utilize the transcribed text in other parts of your app. When setting up the Convert Speech to Text integration, specify the field where the converted text should be stored. You can then reference this field in other components or actions in Glide.