Automate WhatsApp Media Downloads
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Automatically capture and download media files sent to your WhatsApp Business account. This workflow streamlines the process of receiving and storing images, videos, or documents directly from incoming WhatsApp messages, ensuring no valuable content is missed.
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow automates the entire process of handling inbound WhatsApp media. It triggers instantly upon receiving a new WhatsApp message containing media, such as an image, video, or document. The workflow then securely retrieves a private download URL for that specific media item using the WhatsApp API. Finally, it proceeds to download the actual media file, making it ready for further processing, storage, or integration with other applications. This ensures efficient management of all media content arriving via WhatsApp, saving manual effort and reducing response times.
Key Features
- Instant WhatsApp Media Capture: Automatically triggers when a new message with media arrives.
- Secure Media URL Retrieval: Safely fetches private download URLs for media content using the WhatsApp API.
- Direct Media File Download: Downloads the media file directly from the obtained private URL.
- Seamless WhatsApp API Integration: Utilizes n8n's WhatsApp nodes for robust and reliable connectivity.
- Foundation for Advanced Workflows: Provides the raw media file, ready for storage, AI processing, or further automation.
How To Use
- Configure 'Trigger WhatsApp Media': Connect your WhatsApp Business API account using OAuth. Ensure the node is set to listen for 'messages' updates.
- Configure 'Fetch Media Download URL': Connect your WhatsApp API credential. The 'Media ID' parameter should automatically be set to
={{ $json.messages[0].image.id }}to extract the media ID from the incoming message. - Configure 'Download Media File': Connect your WhatsApp API Token using either 'HTTP Bearer Auth' or 'HTTP Header Auth'. The 'URL' parameter should automatically be set to
={{ $json.url }}to use the URL fetched in the previous step. - Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow to automatically process all incoming WhatsApp messages containing media.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "90328c24-efcb-4f0a-8eda-a618af808b35",
"name": "Automate WhatsApp Media Downloads",
"nodes": 18,
"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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