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Select a trigger from Descript

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Descript, a trigger could be "New Transcription Ready."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Google Drive

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Google Drive, the action could be "Copy File."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Descript + Google Drive integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Descript and Google Drive

You can connect Descript to Google Drive by setting up an integration through our Integration interface. You'll need to sign in to both your Descript and Google Drive accounts and grant the necessary permissions.

With our integration, you can use triggers like 'New Project added in Descript' to automatically create a folder in your Google Drive or upload specific files.

Yes, using our integration, you can set actions such as 'Save Audio File' where any audio file created or updated in Descript is automatically saved to a designated folder in your Google Drive.

Absolutely. You can set up actions such as 'Create Folder' when a new project is started in Descript and automatically organize them within specific Google Drive directories based on your preferences.

There are no specific limits imposed by us on the number of projects you can upload. However, please be mindful of the storage limits within your personal or organizational Google Drive account.

Our current integration supports syncing changes made in Descript with specified files in your Google Drive if properly configured through selected actions like 'Update File'.

We prioritize security and ensure that all data transferred between Descript and Google Drive via our integration is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

  • Descript triggers, actions, and search
    New Transcription Ready

    Triggers when a new automatic transcription is ready.

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • File URL
      Required
    • File Name
      Required
    • Project
    • Drive
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include Deleted Files?
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include_deleted
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • File Extension
    • Idempotency_key
    Action
    Write

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About Descript
Descript is a tool for getting accurate, fast, and affordable automatic transcriptions of your audio and video media. Once your media is transcribed, you can also edit the text - media word processing.
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Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
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