Automate HTML to PDF Conversion with ConvertAPI
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Effortlessly convert dynamically generated HTML content into high-quality PDF documents using the powerful ConvertAPI. This n8n workflow streamlines your document generation process by taking HTML, converting it via API, and saving the resulting PDF directly to your local disk.
About This Workflow
This robust n8n workflow provides a complete, automated solution for transforming HTML content into professional PDF files. It begins by internally generating or accepting HTML data, meticulously preparing it for conversion. Leveraging the reliable ConvertAPI service, the workflow then converts the HTML into a high-fidelity PDF document. Finally, the newly created PDF is automatically saved to your local file system, making it perfect for on-demand document creation, report generation, or archival purposes. This integration showcases n8n's capability to seamlessly connect external APIs with local file management for efficient document processing.
Key Features
- Dynamic HTML Generation: Create or inject HTML content directly within your workflow, offering flexibility for various document types.
- Seamless ConvertAPI Integration: Utilize ConvertAPI's robust and proven engine for accurate HTML to PDF transformations.
- Automated PDF Output: Generate high-quality, standardized PDF files from any HTML source with a single trigger.
- Local File Saving: Automatically store converted PDF documents to your local storage for easy access, sharing, or record-keeping.
- Authentication Ready: Includes a clear reminder for setting up ConvertAPI authentication for secure and authorized conversions.
How To Use
- Obtain ConvertAPI Credentials: First, sign up for a ConvertAPI account and retrieve your API secret. This secret is essential for authenticating your conversion requests.
- Configure ConvertAPI Authentication: Locate the 'Convert File to PDF' node in the workflow. You'll need to set up an 'HTTP Query Auth' credential within n8n, inputting your ConvertAPI secret as a query parameter (e.g.,
secretas the key and your API secret as the value). - Customize HTML Content (Optional): In the 'Create HTML' node, you can modify the default HTML string to generate your specific document content, layout, or integrate data from previous nodes.
- Define Output Filename: The 'Write Result File to Disk' node is pre-configured to save as
document.pdf. Adjust thefileNameparameter if you wish to use a different name or specify a full path for the output PDF. - Execute the Workflow: Trigger the workflow manually by clicking 'Test workflow' or integrate it with another trigger to automate the HTML to PDF conversion and local file saving process.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "c43739b3-3767-49f7-99c5-0ccc9cd1607f",
"name": "Automate HTML to PDF Conversion with ConvertAPI",
"nodes": 5,
"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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