Automate DOCX to PDF Conversion and Save Locally
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This workflow automates the process of converting a Microsoft Word DOCX file to a PDF document. It downloads a source DOCX file, uses ConvertAPI to perform the conversion, and then saves the resulting PDF file directly to your local disk.
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow streamlines your document conversion tasks by transforming DOCX files into universally accessible PDFs. Ideal for anyone needing to automate file type changes, this template fetches a specified DOCX file from a URL, leverages the robust ConvertAPI service for a seamless conversion to PDF, and finally saves the newly created PDF file locally. It's a perfect solution for improving document compatibility, archiving, or preparing files for sharing. The process is fully automated, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistent output, making document management effortless.
Key Features
- Automated DOCX to PDF Conversion: Effortlessly transform Microsoft Word documents into universally compatible PDF format.
- External File Download: Automatically fetches source DOCX files from any specified URL, enabling dynamic content conversion.
- ConvertAPI Integration: Utilizes a powerful third-party API for reliable and high-quality document conversions.
- Local File Storage: Saves the converted PDF documents directly to your local file system, providing immediate access.
- Secure Authentication: Implements query parameter authentication for ConvertAPI requests, ensuring secure operations.
How To Use
- Set up ConvertAPI Account: Create an account on ConvertAPI and obtain your authentication secret from their dashboard.
- Create n8n Credential: In your n8n instance, navigate to
Credentials, clickNew Credential, and chooseHTTP Query Auth. For the Name field, entersecret, and for the Value field, paste your ConvertAPI secret. Give this credential a descriptive name (e.g., "Convertapi token") and save it. - Download File Node: If you wish to convert a different DOCX file, update the
URLparameter in the "Download File" node to point to your desired source document. - File Conversion Node: Ensure the
authenticationmethod is set tohttpQueryAuthand that it correctly links to the "Convertapi token" credential you created in step 2. - Write Result File to Disk Node: Modify the
fileNameparameter in this node if you want to save the output PDF with a different name on your local disk.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "da9b58a2-0bae-4ad9-a81f-62c389d87537",
"name": "Automate DOCX to PDF Conversion and Save Locally",
"nodes": 9,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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