How to Transcribe Google Meet Calls in Real Time

Jan. 27, 2021

Transcribe Google Meet Calls in Real Time

We’ve covered twoGoogle Chrome extensionsto help you transcribe Google Meet calls and meetings. You can choose one from these based on your preference. Without further delay, let’s get started.

1. To get started,download Otter.ai’s extensionfrom Chrome Web Store. After downloading,open Google Meet and click on Otter extension’s iconin the top right corner. Do note that you should open Google Meet for the extension’s options to appear. If you don’t, clicking the icon will do nothing.

2. You need an Otter account to use this extension. Sign up for an account if you don’t have one yet or click on the login button if you have used Otter before. You can create a new account by clicking on the ‘Sign up for FREE’ button. You have the flexibility to use your Google account, Microsoft account, Apple account, or email address to sign up.

3. Once you’ve created the account,you’ll see a ‘Record’ buttonwhen you access the extension. Click on it to start the recording process.

4. Download and installTactiq’s extension from Chrome Web Store. After the installation is complete, login using your Google account.

So, those are two tools you can use to transcribe and review Google Meet meetings. Let us know the one you prefer in the comments. Before leaving to try these out, do not forget to read our article on how you canuse custom backgrounds in Google Meetor entirelydisable Google Meet in Gmail.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.