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Connect HeyGen and Google Drive integrations

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Create a custom workflow

Automatically save and organize your HeyGen AI-generated videos directly to Google Drive with Make's visual workflow builder. Transform your video creation process by connecting HeyGen and Google Drive, eliminating manual uploads and keeping your content perfectly organized in designated folders.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

HeyGen
Trigger: Watch events
Google Drive
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when HeyGen sends one of the selected webhook events.

2. Select an action

  • Makes a copy of an existing file.

  • Creates a file from a text plain.

  • Creates a new file or folder shortcut.

  • Creates a new folder.

  • Creates a new shared drive.

  • Deletes a file's revision.

  • Permanently deletes a file or folder owned by the user without moving it to the trash. 

  • Deletes a shared drive without any content.

  • Downloads a file.

  • Gets a specified file's revision.

  • Retrieves a file or folder path for an ID.

  • Gets a share link for file or folder.

  • Gets a shared drive's metadata by ID.

  • This is the module to maintain/edit google-custom connection

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Moves a file or folder to a different location in Google Drive.

  • Moves a file or folder to trash.

  • Renames an existing folder.

  • Revokes a file or folder access.

  • Updates a file's metadata and/or content.

  • Updates an existing file's revision.

  • Updates an exisitng file or folder access.

  • Updates an existing shared drive. For admins only.

  • Uploads a new file.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Connect Google Drive and HeyGen through Make's intelligent integration platform to automate your video workflow. With Make, you can automatically save your AI-generated videos from Google Drive directly to HeyGen and organize them into specific folders. Set up triggers that automatically export your completed Google Drive videos to designated HeyGen locations. The visual workflow builder makes it straightforward to design automation processes that connect Google Drive's video creation capabilities with HeyGen's storage features. Start automating your Google Drive and HeyGen integration today with Make.

Copy a File
Makes a copy of an existing file.
Action
Create a File from Text
Creates a file from a text plain.
Action
Create a File/Folder Shortcut
Creates a new file or folder shortcut.
Action
Create a Folder
Creates a new folder.
Action
Create a Shared Drive
Creates a new shared drive.
Action
Create a video
Creates a video from a HeyGen avatar, an animated image, or a cinematic-avatar prompt.
Action
Create a video agent session
Generates a video from a text prompt. The agent writes the script, picks the scenes and renders the video.
Action
Create a video translation
Translates a video into one or more languages with voice cloning and lip-sync.
Action
Delete a File Revision
Deletes a file's revision.
Action
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How to set up HeyGen and Google Drive in 5 easy steps

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Add your app module in Make

Log in to your Make account and add the module for the app you want to connect, such as Google Drive or HeyGen, to your automation scenario. This is the starting point for building a connection between Make and your chosen application. Once you've added the module, you'll see a button to create a new connection. Click this button to begin the setup process that will allow Make to communicate with your external app.

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Give your connection a name

When the connection window opens, you'll have the option to name your connection. While this is optional, choosing a descriptive name helps you identify this specific connection later, especially if you work with multiple apps. A clear name makes it easier to manage your connections and keep track of which connection belongs to which app or account.

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Connect Google Drive with sign-in

For Google Drive, the connection process is straightforward. After clicking 'Create a connection,' you'll see a 'Sign in with Google' button that lets you authorize Make through your existing Google account. Click the button and a window will open asking you to authenticate and grant permissions. Review the permissions Make needs to access your Google Drive, then click to grant access and complete the connection.

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Get your HeyGen API key

To connect HeyGen, you'll need an API key from your HeyGen account. Log in to HeyGen, click on your profile name in the upper left corner, select Settings, then navigate to 'Subscriptions & API' and click 'HeyGen API.' Copy the API Token that appears and keep it safe. You'll need to paste this key into Make to establish the connection between the two platforms.

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Enter your API key to complete connection

Return to the Make connection window and locate the 'API Key' field. Paste the API token you copied from HeyGen into this field, making sure it's entered correctly. Click the Save button to finalize the connection. Make will confirm that the connection is active, and you can now use HeyGen in your automation scenarios.

Improve video creation with HeyGen and Google Drive integration

Connect HeyGen and Google Drive to automate video storage, improve distribution workflows, and enable better collaboration. Save AI-generated videos directly to organized folders while maintaining backups.

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Automated video storage and organization

Automatically save HeyGen-generated AI videos directly to Google Drive folders for centralized storage and quick team access.

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Improved video distribution workflow

Instantly share completed HeyGen videos with team members or clients by automatically uploading them to designated Google Drive locations.

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Content backup and version control

Create automatic backups of all HeyGen video projects in Google Drive to ensure content security and maintain version history.

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Trigger-based video generation

Automatically generate HeyGen videos when new files or data are added to specific Google Drive folders, enabling hands-free content creation.

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By integrating HeyGen with Google Drive through Make, you can automatically save your AI-generated videos directly to specific Google Drive folders, organize video assets systematically, and trigger video creation based on files or data stored in Drive. This automation eliminates manual downloading and uploading, saves hours of repetitive work, and ensures your entire team has instant access to the latest video content in a centralized location.

With Make, you can create powerful automated workflows such as: automatically generating HeyGen videos when new scripts or data are added to a Google Drive spreadsheet, saving completed videos to designated Drive folders based on project or client, sending video links to stakeholders when rendering is complete, or even triggering video creation from Google Docs templates. Make's visual interface lets you build these complex automations without coding, connecting triggers, actions, and conditions between both platforms.

Not at all! Make provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that makes connecting HeyGen and Google Drive straightforward, even for non-technical users. You simply authenticate both applications once, then select triggers (like 'new file in Google Drive') and actions (like 'create video in HeyGen') from pre-built modules. Make offers templates and step-by-step guidance to help you launch your first automation in minutes. Plus, you can start with a free Make account to test the integration before committing to a paid plan.

Automating HeyGen video production with Google Drive data transforms your content creation efficiency and scalability. You can generate personalized video content at scale by pulling customer data from Drive spreadsheets, maintain consistent video output for marketing campaigns, reduce video production time from hours to minutes, and eliminate human error in manual processes. This integration is particularly valuable for teams creating multiple video variations, educational content, personalized sales videos, or social media content, allowing you to focus on strategy while Make handles the repetitive execution.