ConvertAPI + Google Drive

Convert new Google Drive files in ConvertAPI instantly when they are added to a folder

When a new file is added to your selected folder in Google Drive, this workflow springs into action and effortlessly converts your document using ConvertAPI. This process saves time and eliminates the need for manual file conversion. Perfect for those working with numerous or complex file types, enjoy a smoother work process and focus on more important tasks.

When this happens...
New File in Folder
Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
TriggerScheduled
automatically do this!
Advanced: Convert File
Converts a file to the specified format.
ActionWrite

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Supported triggers and actions

- Drive
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Parent Folder
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write

- Drive
- File IdRequired
- Sharing PreferenceRequired
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
- File/Folder Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension Copy
Action
Write

Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder IDRequired
Action
Search
- Info
- Filename
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
- Maximum Number of Results
Action
Search
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Search or write
- FileRequired
- Convert from
- Convert toRequired
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- Wysiwyg
- Enable Ocr
- Ocr Language
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- PdfaVersionRequired
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- Enable Ocr
- Ocr Language
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
Action
Write
- UrlRequired
- Output file name
- Image Height
- Image Width
Action
Write
- UrlRequired
- Output file name
- Image Height
- Image Width
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- FolderRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to ReplaceRequired
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search or write
- FilesRequired
- Output FileName
- Page Size
- Page Orientation
- Margin Horizontal
- Margin Vertical
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Compression PresetsRequired
- Output FileName
Action
Write
- FilesRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- Page Size
- Page Orientation
- Bookmarks Toc
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- Image Resolution
- Image Height
- Image Width
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Protect With Password
- Output FileName
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Password
- Output FileName
- Include Formatting
- Single Sheet
- Enable Ocr
- Ocr Language
Action
Write
- UrlRequired
- Output file name
- Page Size
- Page Orientation
Action
Write

About ConvertAPI

ConvertAPI is a file conversion service which supports many file conversions from numerous sources and file manipulations such as merging, encrypting, splitting, repairing, and decrypting PDFs.

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File Management & Storage

About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.

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