File Management n8n Workflows
n8n File Management workflow templates and automation recipes — 203 free workflow templates ready to import.
Create 2 XML files: with and without XML attributes
This workflow demonstrates two ways of exporting data from SQL to XML. First, several random records are received from the MySQL database. Then, in the upper part of the workflow, the structure of an XML is defined in the Set node. After that, the ItemLists node combines all items into an array. This allows an XML node to create a simple XML file. The lower part of the workflow shows how to create an XML with attributes. It is almost identical except that a $ (dollar sign) JSON key is used to
von n8n Team
Reusable Subworkflow Zip Multiple Files Dynamically (Compress)
📦 Zip Multiple Files Dynamically This template enables you to dynamically bundle multiple files into a ZIP archive. Designed to be used as a Subworkflow, it’s modular, flexible, and easy to integrate into various workflows. The output is a single ZIP file with a name that includes the current date, time, and fileName. Shoutout: Code from: Tom (mutedjam) 👤 Who is this for? This workflow is perfect for: 🚀 Businesses automating file archiving tasks. 💻 Developers managing files programmat
von Simon
Manage folders automatically in Dropbox
Companion workflow for Dropbox node docs
von amudhan
Gmail to Google Drive Email Export Workflow
📬 Gmail to Google Drive Email Export Workflow (n8n) 🧩 Overview This n8n workflow automates the process of: Retrieving all emails from a specific sender using Gmail. Extracting essential fields like subject, message, and date. Formatting the email date to the desired time zone (e.g., IST). Exporting the parsed data as a CSV file. Uploading the file to a specified folder in Google Drive. 🛠 Nodes Breakdown 1. Start Workflow (Manual Trigger) Type**: Manual Trigger Purpose**: Initiates the wor
von Akhil Varma Gadiraju
Upload File to SharePoint Using Microsoft Graph API
This n8n workflow template allows you to upload a photo to a SharePoint folder using the Microsoft Graph API. The workflow includes steps for authentication, retrieving a photo for testing purposes, setting the destination folder and file name, and uploading the photo. Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for users who need to automate the process of uploading images to SharePoint. It is particularly useful for developers, IT administrators, and anyone managing digital assets within a Share
von Greg Evseev
Baserow campaign database to Shopify with image upload & dynamic template update
Automating your marketing campaign management process can streamline your workflow and save you valuable time. With the combination of Baserow and n8n, you can efficiently handle your campaign data and seamlessly publish content to your Shopify store. In this workflow template, I demonstrate how to leverage Baserow as a centralized platform for organizing your marketing campaign assets, including copy and images. By utilizing n8n, we automate the process of fetching images and campaign descript
von Sascha
Sync New Files From Google Drive with Airtable
This workflow automatically fetches newly uploaded files from a specific folder in Google Drive, shares them via email with specified recipients, and logs the file details (name, ID, created time, modified time) into Airtable for easy tracking. It streamlines the process of file sharing and management while keeping track of important metadata in a central place. Step-by-Step Instructions Google Drive Node (Fetch New File) Action: This node fetches newly uploaded files from the specific folder
von WeblineIndia
Automated AI image tagging and writing keywords into image (via community node)
Welcome to my Automated Image Metadata Tagging Workflow! DISCLAIMER: This workflow only works with self-hosted n8n instances! You have to install the n8n-nodes-exif-data Community Node! This workflow automatically analyzes the image content with the help of AI and writes it directly back into the image file as keywords. (https://n8n.io/workflows/2995).** This workflow has the following steps: Google Drive trigger (scan for new files added in a specific folder) Download the added image file A
von Friedemann Schuetz
Simple file based key value store (GetKey)
Read a value by key from a local json file. Related workflow: WriteKey Create a subfolder in your n8n homedir: /home/node/.n8n/local-files. In docker look at the data path and create a subfolder local-files. Set the correct access rights chmod 1000.1000 local-files. Put the workflow code in a new workflow named GetKey. Create another workflow with a function item: return { file: '/4711.json', // 4711 should be your workflow id key: 'MyKey', default: 'Optional returned value if key is
von Peter
Convert FileMaker Data API to Flat File Array
Basis workflow to convert FileMaker Data API ... to Flat File Array ...
von Dick
Automatic Media Download from WhatsApp Business Messages with HTTP Storage
This workflow listens for incoming WhatsApp messages that contain media (e.g., images) and automatically downloads the media file using WhatsApp's private media URL. The trigger node activates when a WhatsApp message with media is received. The media ID is extracted from the message payload. A private media URL is retrieved using the media ID. The media file is downloaded using an authenticated HTTP request. Ideal for: Archiving WhatsApp media to external systems. Triggering further automatio
von Usman Liaqat
Monitor Dropbox Folders for New Files with DB Comparison
Here's the corrected English text: Dropbox Folder Monitoring Workflow As we don't have (yet?) a Dropbox node "Watching new files" or "Watching folder", I created this central workflow to do it. How it works Triggered by Dropbox webhook I respond immediately to Dropbox to avoid webhook disabling Then I add/duplicate one branch per monitored folder, according to my needs In my case, I need to monitor several folders, like "vocal notes to process", "transcriptions to LinkedIn posts" or "quotes
von David Levesque
Convert PDF to PDFA using ConvertAPI
Who is this for? For developers and organizations that need to convert PDF files to PDFA for long term archiving. What problem is this workflow solving? The file format conversion problem. What this workflow does Downloads the PDF file from the web. Converts the PDF file to PDFA. Stores the PDFA file in the local file system. How to customize this workflow to your needs Open the HTTP Request node. Adjust the URL parameter (all endpoints can be found here). Use your API Token for authenticati
von ConvertAPI
Protect PDF with the password using ConvertAPI
Who is this for? For developers and organizations that need to protect PDF files with the password. What problem is this workflow solving? PDF file protection problem. What this workflow does Downloads the PDF file from the web. Protects PDF file with the password. Stores the PDF file in the local file system. How to customize this workflow to your needs Open the HTTP Request node. Adjust the URL parameter (all endpoints can be found here). Use your API Token for authentication. Pass the tok
von ConvertAPI
Download Media Files from Slack Messages
Description: This n8n workflow helps you capture Slack messages via a webhook and download attached media files (like images, documents, or videos) directly from those messages. How it works: Slack Trigger (Webhook) – Listens for new messages in a Slack channel where the app is added. HTTP Request – Uses the file's private download URL to retrieve the media securely. Use cases: Download files shared by team members in a Slack channel. Capture and process media from specific project or support
von Usman Liaqat
Gmail Attachment Backup to Google Drive
📥 Gmail Attachment Backup to Google Drive — n8n Workflow This n8n workflow automatically backs up email attachments from a specific sender in Gmail to a designated folder in Google Drive. It polls Gmail every minute and uploads any new attachments from matching emails to the specified Google Drive folder with a timestamped filename. 📌 Use Case Primary Purpose: Automatically archive and back up attachments from a specific sender (e.g., [email protected]) to Google Drive for safekeeping, audit, or
von Akhil Varma Gadiraju
Create PDF from Images for free via Google Slides and Google Drive
This n8n template offers a free and automated way to convert images from a Google Drive folder into a single PDF document. It uses Google Slides as an intermediary, allowing you to control the final PDF's page size and orientation. If you're looking for a no-cost solution to batch convert images to PDF and need flexibility over the output dimensions (like A4, landscape, or portrait), this template is for you! It's especially handy for creating photo albums, visual reports, or simple portfolios
von Nadia Privalikhina
Google Drive Duplicate File Manager
Google Drive Duplicate File Manager 🧹📁 Purpose: Automate the process of finding and managing duplicate files in your Google Drive. Who's it for? Individuals and teams aiming to streamline their Google Drive. Anyone tired of manual duplicate file cleanup. What it Solves: Saves storage space 💾. Reduces file confusion 😕➡️🙂. Automates tedious cleanup tasks 🤖. How it works: Trigger: Monitors a Google Drive folder for new files. Configuration: Sets rules for keeping and handling duplicates. Fin
von Ventsislav Minev
Capture Website Screenshots with Bright Data Web Unlocker and Save to Disk
Who is this for? The Capture Website Screenshots with Bright Data Web Unlocker and Save to Disk workflow is built for automation professionals and developers who need reliable, high-quality screenshots from any website even those protected by anti-bot technologies. It is ideal for: Compliance Teams - Capturing visual records of web content for legal or audit purposes. Product Managers - Tracking visual changes across competitor landing pages. Digital Marketers - Archiving campaign pages and
von Ranjan Dailata
Create a new folder in Box
Companion workflow for Box node docs
von amudhan
Create Google Drive Folders by Path
This workflow creates nested Google Drive folders from a path string (like Projects/Clients/Reports). It automatically handles the necessary folder lookups and creation steps required by Google Drive, then outputs the final folder's ID for immediate use. How it works This workflow streamlines the creation of nested folders in Google Drive: Input: Provide a root_folder_id and a path (e.g., Projects/Clients/Reports) as input. Path Parsing: The workflow splits the path into individual folder name
von Xavier
Automated Video Download from Sample.cat using Airtop Browser Automation
README Automating Video File Download from Sample.cat with Airtop.ai Use Case Automating file downloads from web pages is useful for scenarios like bulk media retrieval, dataset access, or recurring content backups. This workflow ensures a hands-free, consistent process for retrieving downloadable content. What This Automation Does This automation performs a reliable download of a video file from a specified webpage using the following steps: Initiates an Airtop browser session. Opens a spec
von Airtop
Receive updates for events in Box
Companion workflow for Box Trigger node docs
von amudhan
Merge Multiple PDF Files with CustomJS API
This n8n template demonstrates how to download multiple PDF files from public URLs and merge them into a single PDF using the PDF Toolkit from www.customjs.space. @custom-js/n8n-nodes-pdf-toolkit Notice Community nodes can only be installed on self-hosted instances of n8n. What this workflow does Downloads** each PDF using an HTTP Request. Populates* files into an array with *Merge** node from n8n. Merges** all downloaded PDFs using the Merge PDF node from the @custom-js/n8n-nodes-pdf-toolk
von CustomJS