Davide Boizza This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #12924 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Google Drive → HTTP Request recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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"id": "vpTLhn9nWcNBhYW0",
"meta": {
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},
"name": "YouTube Video to SRT Subtitles via ElevenLabs",
"tags": [],
"nodes": [
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"name": "When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019",
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"position": [
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"parameters": {},
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"name": "Transcribe audio or video",
"type": "@elevenlabs/n8n-nodes-elevenlabs.elevenLabs",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"resource": "speech",
"operation": "speechToText",
"requestOptions": {},
"additionalOptions": {
"diarize": false
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"credentials": {
"elevenLabsApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"id": "624d9f4c-608e-44f3-b9fb-f7bbbddfe325",
"name": "From Elevenlabs to Srt",
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"jsCode": "function secondsToSrtTime(seconds) {\n const hrs = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);\n const mins = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);\n const secs = Math.floor(seconds % 60);\n const ms = Math.round((seconds - Math.floor(seconds)) * 1000);\n\n return (\n String(hrs).padStart(2, '0') + ':' +\n String(mins).padStart(2, '0') + ':' +\n String(secs).padStart(2, '0') + ',' +\n String(ms).padStart(3, '0')\n );\n}\n\n\nfunction splitTextSmart(text, minLen = 20, maxLen = 30) {\n const punctuationRegex = /([.!?])/g;\n\n\n const chunks = text\n .replace(punctuationRegex, '$1|')\n .split('|')\n .map(t => t.trim())\n .filter(Boolean);\n\n let result = [];\n\n for (const chunk of chunks) {\n if (chunk.length <= maxLen) {\n result.push(chunk);\n } else {\n \n const words = chunk.split(' ');\n let line = '';\n\n for (const word of words) {\n if ((line + ' ' + word).trim().length > maxLen) {\n result.push(line.trim());\n line = word;\n } else {\n line += ' ' + word;\n }\n }\n if (line.trim()) result.push(line.trim());\n }\n }\n\n return result;\n}\n\n\nlet input = items[0].json;\nif (!Array.isArray(input)) input = [input];\n\nlet srt = '';\nlet index = 1;\n\nfor (const segment of input) {\n if (!segment.words || !Array.isArray(segment.words)) continue;\n\n const words = segment.words.filter(w => w.type === 'word');\n if (!words.length) continue;\n\n const fullText = segment.text?.trim();\n if (!fullText) continue;\n\n const start = words[0].start;\n const end = words[words.length - 1].end;\n const totalDuration = end - start;\n\n\n const textParts = splitTextSmart(fullText);\n\n const partDuration = totalDuration / textParts.length;\n\n textParts.forEach((part, i) => {\n const partStart = start + partDuration * i;\n const partEnd = partStart + partDuration;\n\n srt += `${index}\\n`;\n srt += `${secondsToSrtTime(partStart)} --> ${secondsToSrtTime(partEnd)}\\n`;\n srt += `${part}\\n\\n`;\n index++;\n });\n}\n\nreturn [\n {\n json: {\n srt\n }\n }\n];\n"
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"parameters": {
"jsCode": "const srt = items[0].json.srt;\n\nconst buffer = Buffer.from(srt, 'utf-8');\n\nreturn [\n {\n json: {},\n binary: {\n data: {\n data: buffer.toString('base64'),\n mimeType: 'application/x-subrip',\n fileName: 'subtitles.srt'\n }\n }\n }\n];\n"
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"name": "Upload file",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"name": "={{ $binary.data.fileName }}",
"driveId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "My Drive"
},
"options": {},
"folderId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "1tkCr7xdraoZwsHqeLm7FZ4aRWY94oLbZ",
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"cachedResultName": "n8n"
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"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"name": "Set Video Url",
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"assignments": {
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{
"id": "49612b7f-a2f8-4464-a1a1-340edae1d419",
"name": "video_url",
"type": "string",
"value": "=XXX"
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"name": "Get Video",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
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"parameters": {
"url": "={{ $json.video_url }}",
"options": {}
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"content": "## Automated YouTube Video to SRT Subtitles via ElevenLabs & Google Drive\nThis workflow is a simple yet brilliant automation designed to **generate time-coded SRT** subtitles starting directly from a video URL using [ElevenLabs](https://try.elevenlabs.io/ahkbf00hocnu).\n\nWith just a single video link, the workflow automatically extracts the audio, transcribes it using AI speech recognition, and converts the transcription into a properly formatted SRT subtitle file with accurate timestamps.\n\nThis workflow automates the creation of **SRT subtitle files for YouTube** videos using **AI speech recognition**, eliminating the need for manual captioning and saving creators hours of work.\n\n### **How it works:**\n\nThe workflow automates the process of generating **SRT subtitle files** directly from a YouTube video URL. It starts by fetching the video content and extracting its audio, which is then transcribed using **ElevenLabs AI speech recognition**. The resulting text, complete with timestamps, is split into natural, readable subtitle segments based on punctuation and length. These segments are then formatted into a standard **SRT (SubRip)** file, ensuring accurate synchronization with the video. Finally, the workflow uploads the completed SRT file to a specified **Google Drive folder**, providing a ready-to-use subtitle file for video creators and editors.\n\n\n### **Setup steps:**\n\n1. **Video Input:** Update the \u201cSet Video Url\u201d node with a valid YouTube link or configure it to receive URLs dynamically.\n2. **API Credentials:** Add your **ElevenLabs API key** in the transcription node and configure **Google Drive OAuth2** credentials for file uploads.\n3. **Subtitle Formatting:** Adjust SRT generation settings in the \u201cFrom Elevenlabs to Srt\u201d node if custom formatting is needed.\n4. **Destination Folder:** Confirm the correct **Google Drive folder ID** in the upload node.\n5. **Run the Workflow:** Manually trigger the process, input a video URL, and let the workflow automatically create and upload the subtitle file.\n"
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"content": "## STEP 1 - Set Video URL\nUpdate the \u201cSet Video Url\u201d node with a valid YouTube link or configure it to receive URLs dynamically."
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"content": "## STEP 1 - Speech to Text\nAdd your [ElevenLabs API ](https://try.elevenlabs.io/ahkbf00hocnu) key in the transcription node and configure Google Drive OAuth2 credentials for file uploads"
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"content": "## STEP 3 - Subtitle Formatting\nThese segments are formatted into standard SRT (SubRip) format with precise timing, converted to a binary file,"
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"content": "## STEP 4 - Google Drive\nUpload file to Google Drive"
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About this workflow
This workflow is a simple yet brilliant automation designed to generate time-coded SRT subtitles starting directly from a video URL using ElevenLabs.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/12924/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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