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How to transcribe a Google Meet meeting

Get an accurate, searchable transcript and AI summary of any Google Meet call, automatically, in 50+ languages.

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Works with

Google Meet

Google Meet's native transcription is limited to certain Workspace plans and a handful of languages. If you want a transcript of every meeting, in any language, on any plan, the simplest path is the RecordMeeting Chrome extension. It records the call in your browser and produces a transcript, summary, and action items the moment the meeting ends.

No admin or paid plan

Works on any Google account, including free Gmail and any Workspace tier. Skip the IT request.

No notetaker bot in the room

Recording happens locally in your browser tab. No third-party participant joins the call.

Video, transcript and AI summary

Every recording becomes an MP4, a transcript in 50+ languages, and a summary with action items.

Step-by-step

Follow these steps

  1. 1

    Install the RecordMeeting extension

    Install the RecordMeeting Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Sign in with your Google account when prompted. It's free to start and no credit card is required.

  2. 2

    Record your Meet call

    Click the RecordMeeting button inside the Meet interface to start recording. No bot joins the call. Audio and video are captured locally in your browser.

  3. 3

    Wait for the transcript to process

    When you leave the call, the recording uploads and the transcript is generated automatically using OpenAI Whisper. Most meetings are ready within a few minutes of ending.

  4. 4

    Read, search, or export the transcript

    Open the meeting in your workspace to read the full transcript with timestamps and speaker labels. Search inside it, copy the text, or download as TXT, DOCX, or SRT subtitles.

  5. 5

    Get the AI summary

    Alongside the transcript, RecordMeeting generates a summary, key topics, and a list of action items so you don't have to skim the whole call to find what matters.

Good to know

Languages supported

Transcription works in 50+ languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese. Mixed-language meetings are auto-detected.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RecordMeeting.

How accurate is the transcription?
RecordMeeting uses OpenAI Whisper, which is among the most accurate speech-to-text models publicly available. Accuracy in clear English audio typically exceeds 95%, dropping in noisy or heavily accented audio.
Yes. Transcripts include speaker labels based on the participants in the call.
Yes. Transcripts can be downloaded as plain text, DOCX, or SRT subtitle files. You can also copy and paste directly from the in-app viewer.
Yes. Transcripts are stored in your private workspace, accessible only to you and people you explicitly share recordings with. RecordMeeting is GDPR-compliant and runs on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.

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Google Meet call

Free to get started. Install the Chrome extension and record your first call in under a minute.

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