Yes—Google Gemini can transcribe audio, you can upload an audio file and use Gemini Flash 2.5 to generate a verbatim transcript. Simply upload the audio and give the command “transcribe”, and Gemini will produce a complete text version of your audio content.
My Test of Gemini 2.5 Flash’s Audio Transcription Capability
I ran a test by uploading a song to Gemini 2.5 Flash, and it quickly provided me with a transcription. It’s very powerful, and I also realized that Gemini can transcribe songs.
How Gemini Handles Audio Transcription
Google Gemini is designed to process uploaded audio files efficiently. By supporting audio to text conversion, it allows users to get accurate transcripts without the need for third-party tools. This makes it ideal for meetings, podcasts, lectures, and other audio-only content. Unlike classic AI models that summarize content, Gemini Flash 2.5 can deliver full, line-by-line transcription when given an audio file.
Why Gemini Cannot Transcribe YouTube Videos Directly
Although Gemini can transcribe audio files, it cannot directly convert YouTube videos to text. The AI focuses on understanding and summarizing content, rather than extracting every spoken word from streaming video. Users who want to work with YouTube content must first extract the audio from the video and then upload it to Gemini for transcription.
Using Gemini for Video-to-Text Conversion
For users needing video to text solutions, Gemini can still help—but indirectly. Extract the audio from your video first, then upload it to Gemini Flash 2.5. Once the audio is processed, Gemini generates a transcript, which can then be summarized, analyzed, or translated as needed. This workflow combines the strengths of video processing and Gemini’s transcription capabilities.
Alternatively, you can also use a dedicated transcription tool like VOMO.
Benefits of Using Gemini for Transcription
By leveraging Gemini Flash 2.5 for audio to text tasks, users gain several advantages:
- Fast, accurate transcription of uploaded audio files
- Structured, readable text suitable for notes, summaries, or reports
- Integration with further AI analysis for insights, summarization, or translation
While Gemini does not replace specialized video-to-text software for streaming platforms, it excels at turning uploaded audio files into usable transcripts quickly and efficiently.
