# Audio-to-text transcription via webhook using OpenAI with web interface
This automation template instantly converts audio files into text using OpenAI´s GPT-4o-mini model. It uses an HTTP webhook as the entry point and includes a ready-to-use web interface for recording voice directly in the browser. Perfect for quickly integrating speech-to-text functionality into third-party apps without building a custom AI engine.
## Who it´s for
- Developers integrating speech recognition into their applications
- Project managers needing fast transcription of meetings and interviews
- Startup founders building voice interfaces without ML expertise
- Educators automating lecture transcription
## What the automation does
- Receives an audio file via HTTP webhook
- Sends the file to OpenAI API for transcription using the gpt-4o-mini-transcribe model
- Extracts the resulting text from the API response
- Returns the result as a JSON object
- Includes a ready-to-use HTML/JS frontend for direct user interaction
## What´s included
- Ready-to-run n8n workflow
- Webhook trigger and request handler logic
- Integration with OpenAI API
- Custom web frontend (HTML + JS) for voice recording
- Basic setup and adaptation guide
## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- OpenAI API key
- Optional: hosting for the HTML interface
## Benefits and outcomes
- Fast deployment of speech-to-text capability
- Reduced development costs compared to building in-house models
- Scalable via API integration
- Easy connection to mobile and web apps
- Automated processing of interviews, lectures, and meetings
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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