Latenode
Google drive
Google Cloud Text-To-Speech
Airtable

Automate text-to-speech, file uploads, and Airtable logging

This Latenode automation helps users convert text from Google Drive into high-quality, natural-sounding speech using Google's Text-to-Speech AI.

The generated audio files are automatically uploaded to the user's Google Drive and logged in an Airtable database, providing a seamless end-to-end solution for creating voiceovers, audio content, and interactive voice applications. The workflow is triggered by a form where users input the script, select the desired voice and language. It then handles the text-to-speech conversion, file upload, and metadata tracking in Airtable, streamlining the entire audio production process.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 12sEst. cost: $0.0008
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Converts text from Google Drive to natural-sounding speech using Google Text-to-Speech
  • Uploads the generated audio files to the user's Google Drive
  • Logs the audio files and associated metadata in an Airtable database
  • Provides a seamless workflow for creating voiceovers, audio content, and interactive voice applications
  • Automates the entire audio production process from text to speech

How it works

1
Trigger

Google Drive Input

The automation is triggered when a user inputs a script, selects a voice and language in a form, and submits it. This information is extracted from the Google Drive input.

2
Logic

Generate Audio

The script is then passed to the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech API, which converts the text into high-quality, natural-sounding audio.

3
Action

Upload Audio

The generated audio file is automatically uploaded to the user's Google Drive, making it accessible for further use.

4
Logic

Retrieve Duration

The duration of the uploaded audio file is retrieved from an external API to be used in the next step.

5
Logic

Check Duration

The automation checks if the audio file duration was successfully retrieved in the previous step.

6
Action

Log to Airtable

If the audio file duration was successfully retrieved, the details of the audio file (including the duration) are recorded in an Airtable database for future reference.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Cloud Text-to-Speech Credential

Add a Google Cloud Text-to-Speech credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the workflow to access the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech API.

2

Connect to Google Drive

Add a Google Drive credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will enable the workflow to upload the generated audio files to your Google Drive.

3

Set up Airtable Integration

Add an Airtable credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the workflow to log the audio file details in your Airtable database.

4

Configure Text-to-Speech Settings

In the Latenode visual builder, configure the Text-to-Speech node with the desired voice, language, and other settings for the audio generation.

5

Map Input and Output Fields

In the Latenode visual builder, map the input fields (e.g., script, voice, language) from the form trigger to the Text-to-Speech node. Also, map the output fields (e.g., audio file details) to the Airtable node.

Requirements

A Google Cloud Platform account with the Text-to-Speech API enabled
A Google Drive account with the ability to create and manage files
An Airtable account with permission to create and manage records in a database
Inside the Latenode workspace, configure the necessary API keys, credentials, and permissions for the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, Google Drive, and Airtable integrations

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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