Use Google Drive media with the Fast Transcriber API
Queue a publicly downloadable Google Drive audio or video file through source_url.
Transcribe shared Drive media without downloading it in your server
When a Drive file is intentionally public and downloadable without Google authentication, submit its share URL directly. Use direct upload for private files retrieved through your authorized Drive integration.
Public file shares
Use a Drive link for one downloadable audio or video file.
Unified contract
Drive media uses the same source_url field as social video.
Private-file alternative
Authorized clients can download privately, then use direct upload.
Common output
The completed text and segment schema stays source-independent.
From request to transcript
A predictable sequence you can reuse in server applications, automations, and internal tools.
- 01
Submit one public URL
Send the media URL as source_url with a server-side bearer key.
- 02
Store the job location
Read the job ID and Location header from the 202 Accepted response.
- 03
Retrieve the result
Poll with bounded backoff until the status is completed or failed.
Make the request
Examples use the production API origin and an environment variable for the secret key.
curl --include --request POST https://fast-transcriber.com/api/v1/transcriptions \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $FAST_TRANSCRIBER_API_TOKEN" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data '{
"source_url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/FILE_ID/view?usp=sharing",
"speaker_diarization": false
}'Requirements and boundaries
- The shared file must be downloadable without a Google sign-in.
- The link must resolve to an audio or video file rather than a folder or ordinary document.
- Restricted organizational files should use an authorized download plus direct upload.
- Expiring links must remain valid until the worker has fetched the media.
Frequently asked questions
Can the API access my private Drive?+
No. Fast Transcriber does not receive your Google session. Download an authorized private file in your integration and use direct upload.
Will a Drive folder link work?+
No. source_url must identify one supported media file.
Does the output differ for Drive?+
No. Completed jobs use the standard text, segments, duration, and status fields.