Automate Web to PDF Conversions with n8n
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Effortlessly convert any webpage into a PDF document using this n8n workflow. Automate the process of archiving web content or generating reports directly from websites.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a streamlined solution for converting web pages into PDF format. By leveraging the ConvertAPI integration, you can programmatically fetch the content of a specified URL and transform it into a downloadable PDF file. The workflow begins with a manual trigger, allowing you to initiate the conversion process on demand. It then utilizes an HTTP request node to communicate with ConvertAPI, sending the target URL and receiving the PDF as a file. Finally, the generated PDF is saved to your local disk, making it easy to store and manage your converted web content. This is ideal for archiving important articles, generating client reports, or automating document creation from online sources.
Key Features
- Automated Web to PDF Conversion: Seamlessly transform any live webpage into a PDF document.
- ConvertAPI Integration: Leverages a powerful third-party service for reliable conversions.
- On-Demand Execution: Trigger conversions manually for immediate results.
- Local File Storage: Automatically save generated PDFs to your local disk.
How To Use
- Set up ConvertAPI Authentication: Create an account with ConvertAPI and obtain your API secret. Configure an HTTP Query Auth credential in n8n using this secret.
- Configure Web Page URL: In the 'Convert web page to PDF' node, update the
urlparameter withinbodyParametersto the desired webpage you wish to convert. - Specify Output File: In the 'Read/Write Files from Disk' node, set the
fileNameto your preferred name for the saved PDF (e.g.,report.pdf). - Test and Run: Click the 'Test workflow' button on the manual trigger node to initiate the conversion. The generated PDF will be saved to your local file system.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "e0ed6fc0-8490-46d9-9dfa-e6ef6f17dd60",
"name": "Automate Web to PDF Conversions with n8n",
"nodes": 15,
"category": "DevOps",
"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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