Automate XLSX to PDF Conversion with ConvertAPI
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This workflow provides a straightforward way to automate the conversion of XLSX files to PDF documents. It downloads a specified XLSX file, utilizes the ConvertAPI service to transform it into a PDF, and then saves the resulting PDF directly to your local disk.
About This Workflow
Streamline your document processing with this powerful n8n workflow designed for seamless XLSX to PDF conversion. Whether you're dealing with reports, invoices, or data exports, this automation handles the entire process. It begins by fetching an XLSX file from a given URL, then securely sends it to ConvertAPI for high-quality transformation into a PDF. Finally, the converted PDF is saved directly to your system, eliminating manual steps and ensuring consistent document formats for sharing or archiving. Enhance productivity and ensure your documents are always in the right format with this efficient solution.
Key Features
- Automated XLSX to PDF Conversion: Effortlessly transform Excel spreadsheets into universally compatible PDF documents.
- External API Integration: Leverages the robust ConvertAPI service for reliable and high-quality document conversion.
- File Download & Local Storage: Automatically retrieves input files from a URL and saves the converted PDF directly to disk.
- Secure Authentication: Integrates with ConvertAPI using HTTP Query Authentication to protect your conversion requests.
- Configurable Input/Output: Easily adjust the source XLSX file URL and the output PDF filename to suit your needs.
How To Use
- Obtain ConvertAPI Credentials:
- Create an account on ConvertAPI to get your authentication secret.
- In n8n, navigate to "Credentials" and create a new "HTTP Query Auth" credential.
- Name it descriptively (e.g., "ConvertAPI Secret").
- Set "Parameter Name" to
secretand "Parameter Value" to your actual ConvertAPI secret key.
- Configure ConvertAPI Authentication:
- Open the
File conversion to PDFnode. - Under "Authentication", ensure "Generic Credential Type" is selected.
- For "Generic Auth Type", choose "HTTP Query Auth" and select the ConvertAPI credential you just created.
- Open the
- Specify Input XLSX File:
- Edit the
Download XLSX Filenode. - Update the
URLparameter to point to the specific XLSX file you wish to convert.
- Edit the
- Set Output PDF Filename:
- Modify the
Write Result File to Disknode. - Change the
fileNameparameter if you want the output PDF to be saved with a different name or path.
- Modify the
- Run the Workflow: Execute the workflow manually via "Test workflow" or set up a trigger for automated execution.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "b0de8962-0613-49b8-9944-dacabc0b3780",
"name": "Automate XLSX to PDF Conversion with ConvertAPI",
"nodes": 28,
"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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