Automated PDF to HTML Conversion

Automated PDF to HTML Conversion enables seamless transformation of newly uploaded PDF files in Google Drive into HTML format. Triggered by file creation, this workflow eliminates manual handling, ensuring efficient document conversion and organized storage for web usage or further processing.

7/8/2025
7 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexgoogledrivetriggergoogle drivesticky notelogicconditionalapiintegration
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredCloud Storage & File Management
Integrations:
GoogleDriveTriggerGoogle DriveSticky Note

Target Audience

Target Audience


- Businesses: Organizations that frequently handle PDF documents and require automated conversion to HTML for web publishing or archiving.
- Developers: Tech-savvy individuals looking to integrate PDF conversion into their applications or workflows.
- Content Managers: Professionals who need to convert PDFs to HTML for easy editing and formatting.
- Educators: Teachers and trainers who want to convert educational materials from PDF to HTML for online access.
- Freelancers: Independent workers who need efficient document management solutions to enhance productivity.

Problem Solved

Problem Solved


This workflow addresses the challenge of manually converting PDF files to HTML format. It automates the entire process, allowing users to:
- Save Time: Eliminate manual intervention, reducing the time spent on file conversion.
- Increase Efficiency: Streamline document management by automatically saving converted files back to Google Drive.
- Enhance Accessibility: Make PDF content more accessible and editable in HTML format without the need for specialized software.

Workflow Steps

Workflow Steps


1. Trigger: The workflow is initiated when a new PDF file is created in a specified Google Drive folder.
2. Condition Check: The workflow checks if the uploaded file is a PDF using an 'If' node.
3. HTTP Request: If the file is a PDF, an HTTP request is sent to the PDF.co API to convert the PDF to HTML format.
4. Convert to Binary File: The response from the API, which contains the HTML content, is converted into a binary file format suitable for storage.
5. Save to Google Drive: The converted HTML file is then saved back to Google Drive for easy access and management.

Customization Guide

Customization Guide


- Folder to Watch: Update the folderToWatch parameter in the Google Drive Trigger node to specify the folder you want to monitor for new PDF uploads.
- File Naming: Modify the name parameter in the Google Drive node to change the name of the saved HTML file.
- API Credentials: Ensure that you have valid API credentials for PDF.co and update the httpHeaderAuth credentials in the HTTP Request node accordingly.
- Additional Parameters: You can customize the conversion options in the bodyParameters section of the HTTP Request node to suit your specific needs (e.g., setting pages or lineGrouping).