Effortless HTML to PDF Conversion with n8n and ConvertAPI
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This n8n workflow automates the conversion of HTML content directly into PDF files. It leverages ConvertAPI for robust document transformation, allowing you to generate PDFs from dynamic HTML effortlessly.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a seamless solution for converting HTML content into PDF documents. It begins with a manual trigger, perfect for testing or initial setup. The workflow then dynamically creates a simple HTML structure. This HTML is then prepared for conversion using a code node, packaging it as binary data. The core of the process involves an HTTP request to the ConvertAPI service, which takes the HTML input and returns a PDF file. Finally, the generated PDF is saved directly to your disk, completing the automated conversion pipeline. This setup is ideal for generating reports, invoices, or any document that requires a PDF format from web-based content.
Key Features
- Automated HTML to PDF: Convert dynamic HTML content into professional PDF documents.
- ConvertAPI Integration: Utilizes the powerful ConvertAPI service for reliable and high-quality conversions.
- Binary Data Handling: Efficiently prepares and sends HTML as binary data for conversion.
- Direct File Output: Saves the generated PDF file directly to your local disk.
- Manual Trigger: Easy to initiate and test the workflow manually.
How To Use
- Manual Trigger: Start the workflow by clicking the 'Test workflow' button on the manual trigger node.
- Create HTML: Configure the 'Create HTML' node to define the HTML content you want to convert. You can use dynamic data here.
- Prepare for Conversion: The 'Convert HTML to File' node prepares your HTML data in a binary format suitable for the conversion API.
- Convert File to PDF: Ensure you have set up the 'Query Auth account' credential in n8n, linking to your ConvertAPI account. This node sends your HTML to ConvertAPI for PDF conversion.
- Write Result File to Disk: The final node, 'Write Result File to Disk', saves the converted PDF document as 'document.pdf' on your local system.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "0629ab99-0650-47b5-93e9-10e0bdfa3d42",
"name": "Effortless HTML to PDF Conversion with n8n and ConvertAPI",
"nodes": 26,
"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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