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#22 · Published: 2025-04-16 08:01 UTC

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#toolsn8n #customtoolsn8n Today we'll talk about the custom n8n node: n8n-nodes-cloudconvert. What is it? It's a special node for n8n that integrates with the CloudConvert service. In short — CloudConvert helps convert any files: PDFs, images, documents, audio, video, and even e-books. Imagine being able to automatically change a file's format, reduce its size, or even merge multiple files into one. And all of this — without hassle and manual work. Why is it needed? Very simply: if your automations involve processing files, converting them to the required format, then this node saves you a lot of time and nerves. For example, you receive documents in an old format via email, but you need a PDF for work. Or you need to automatically create previews from photos uploaded by users — with n8n-nodes-cloudconvert, this is done with a single click inside your workflow. A couple of real-world use cases: 1. A WooCommerce store wants to automatically convert uploaded images from customers into an optimal format for the website. An automation is triggered, sending the photo to CloudConvert, changing the format and size, then saving the result to the desired location. 2. A blogger receives articles from guests in various formats (.docx, .odt, .rtf), but for publishing, a single PDF format is needed. Using n8n and this node, you can set up automatic conversion and send the finished files directly to the cloud. How does it work? In n8n, after installing the module (https://www.npmjs.com/package/n8n-nodes-cloudconvert), you add the CloudConvert node to your workflow. Using an API key from CloudConvert (which can be quickly obtained from your account at cloudconvert.com), you set up conversion tasks. It's important that this node supports uploading and downloading files directly during the process. You can run both synchronous and asynchronous tasks. For testing, there's even a separate sandbox environment so you don't waste credits or break your main logic. Sounds complicated? Actually, not at all 😉 There’s a visual task builder right on the CloudConvert website, where you choose what and how to convert, then just copy the JSON into the node settings. It works quickly and precisely! In short, if you deal with files and need to automate their transformation — check out this tool. It will simplify your life and save you from “manual rework.” Link to the package itself: https://www.npmjs.com/package/n8n-nodes-cloudconvert And here’s a community for developers and documentation if you want to dive deeper: N8N-NODES-CLOUDCONVERT Share in the comments what you think about this node, whether you have experience using it, or just ask questions! I’d love to hear your opinions and “file-related” cases 😉📁💡
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The n8n-nodes-cloudconvert is a custom node designed for the n8n automation platform, integrating seamlessly with the CloudConvert service. CloudConvert specializes in converting a wide range of file types, including PDFs, images, documents, audio, video, and e-books, enabling users to automate file format changes, size reductions, and merging operations without manual intervention. This node is particularly useful for automations involving file processing, such as converting email attachments to PDFs or creating image previews from user uploads. Real-world applications include e-commerce stores automatically optimizing product images and bloggers converting various article formats into PDFs for publishing. The node operates by connecting to CloudConvert via an API key, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous tasks, with options for testing in a sandbox environment. Users can configure conversions through a visual builder on the CloudConvert website, simplifying setup by copying JSON configurations into the node. Overall, this tool streamlines file management workflows, saving time and reducing manual effort, making it essential for automating file transformations in various business scenarios.

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