Automate XLSX to PDF Conversion with n8n and ConvertAPI
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Streamline your document workflows by automatically converting XLSX files to PDFs. This n8n workflow leverages ConvertAPI to effortlessly transform your spreadsheets into professional PDF documents.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the conversion of XLSX files to PDF documents, perfect for businesses and individuals needing to process spreadsheets efficiently. It begins by triggering the workflow, then downloads a sample XLSX file from a provided URL. The core of the workflow involves sending this XLSX file to ConvertAPI for conversion into a PDF format, utilizing their robust API. Finally, the generated PDF is saved to your disk for easy access. A crucial sticky note highlights the necessity of creating a ConvertAPI account for authentication, ensuring secure and reliable conversions. This solution is ideal for anyone looking to integrate automated file format transformations into their existing systems.
Key Features
- Automated Conversion: Effortlessly convert XLSX files to PDF without manual intervention.
- API Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ConvertAPI for powerful conversion capabilities.
- Flexible Workflow: Trigger conversions manually or integrate into larger automated processes.
- File Management: Automatically saves the converted PDF to your local disk.
- Clear Authentication Guidance: Provides clear instructions for necessary API authentication.
How To Use
- Trigger: The workflow is initiated by clicking the 'Test workflow' button on the manual trigger node.
- Download XLSX: The 'Download XLSX File' node retrieves a sample XLSX file from
https://cdn.convertapi.com/public/files/demo.xlsx. - Convert to PDF: The 'File conversion to PDF' node sends the downloaded XLSX file to the ConvertAPI endpoint for conversion. Ensure you have a ConvertAPI account and set up the 'Query Auth account' credential with your secret.
- Save PDF: The 'Write Result File to Disk' node saves the converted PDF document as
document.pdfon your local machine.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "b8592e46-06e2-4e16-b622-023f3d8f96f4",
"name": "Automate XLSX to PDF Conversion with n8n and ConvertAPI",
"nodes": 17,
"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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