Effortless CSV to Excel Conversion from Web URLs
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Automate the process of fetching CSV data from a web URL and converting it into a user-friendly Excel (.xlsx) format. Streamline your data handling by transforming publicly available CSV datasets into a more accessible spreadsheet.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for converting CSV files hosted at a public URL directly into Excel (.xlsx) format. It begins by downloading the CSV data, then parses it with specified delimiters and header recognition, and finally transforms it into a clean Excel file ready for download or further processing. This eliminates manual download and conversion steps, saving significant time and reducing the risk of errors. Ideal for businesses and individuals who frequently work with public datasets and need them in a structured spreadsheet format.
Key Features
- Automated Data Fetching: Directly downloads CSV data from any accessible web URL.
- Flexible CSV Parsing: Supports custom delimiters and automatically detects header rows.
- Seamless Excel Conversion: Converts CSV data into a well-formatted .xlsx file.
- Configurable Output: Allows for custom sheet names and file naming conventions.
- Trigger-Based Execution: Easily start the process with a simple workflow execution click.
How To Use
- Execute Workflow: Click the "Execute Workflow" button to initiate the process.
- Download CSV: The "Download CSV" node fetches the data from the specified URL (e.g.,
https://opendata.potsdam.de/api/v2/catalog/datasets/veranstaltungsplaetze-potsdam/exports/csv). - Import CSV: The "Import CSV" node reads the downloaded binary data, parsing it with options like the delimiter (
;) and header row detection. - Convert to Excel: The "Convert to Excel" node takes the parsed CSV data and transforms it into an Excel (.xlsx) file with a customizable file name and sheet name.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "2df34d96-8e0f-46e5-bcee-ab559d744611",
"name": "Effortless CSV to Excel Conversion from Web URLs",
"nodes": 11,
"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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