Files & Documents

Automate file synchronization between n8n and Google Drive

10 nodes 116 85 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

This automation template connects n8n with Google Drive to retrieve, process, and manage files in batches. It enables automatic file synchronization, conversion to different formats, and intelligent filtering without manual intervention.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger the workflow manually or on a defined schedule
  2. 2.Fetch files from a specified Google Drive folder or location
  3. 3.Process files in batches to optimize performance and avoid timeouts
  4. 4.Filter files based on criteria such as file type, size, or modification date
  5. 5.Convert files to alternative formats as needed for downstream systems
  6. 6.Save or export processed files to the next step in your workflow

Use cases

  • Automate periodic retrieval and processing of reports from Google Drive
  • Convert multiple documents between formats on a scheduled basis
  • Organize and categorize new files according to predefined rules

Requirements

  • Active n8n account with authenticated Google Drive connection
  • Identified Google Drive folder or file selection criteria
  • Basic understanding of n8n workflows and batch processing logic

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

N8N Split In Batches Google Drive

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 10
Apps 3
Views 116
Downloads 85

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (10)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

n8n

N8N

#2

Loop Over Items

Split In Batches

#3

create new folder

Google Drive

#4

Convert to File

Convert To File

#5

Google Drive

Google Drive

#6

Schedule Trigger

Schedule Trigger

#7

Filter

Filter

#8

delete folder

Google Drive

#9

Get folders

Google Drive

#10