n8n Integration
Convert files in your n8n workflows using the Conversion Tools community node.
Installation
From n8n Community Nodes
The easiest way to install:
- Go to Settings → Community Nodes
- Click Install
- Enter
n8n-nodes-conversiontools - Click Install
Manual Installation
Or install via npm in your n8n custom nodes directory:
npm install n8n-nodes-conversiontoolsSetup Credentials
- Sign up at conversiontools.io
- Go to your Profile page
- Copy your API token
- In n8n, create new Conversion Tools API credentials
- Paste your API token
Your API token provides access to the Conversion Tools API with your account's rate limits and features.
Available Operations
The Conversion Tools node provides these operations:
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
Convert File | Upload a file and convert it to another format |
Convert URL | Convert websites to PDF or screenshot images |
Get Task Status | Check the status of a conversion task |
Download File | Download a converted file by file ID |
Quick Start Examples
Convert JSON to CSV
- Add a Conversion Tools node
- Select operation: Convert File
- Select converter: JSON to CSV
- Set the binary property name containing your JSON file
- Execute the workflow
Screenshot Website to PDF
- Add a Conversion Tools node
- Select operation: Convert URL
- Select converter: Website to PDF
- Enter the URL to capture
- Execute the workflow
Async Conversion (Large Files)
For large files, use async mode with status polling:
- Convert File node with "Wait for Completion" disabled
- Get Task Status node using the
task_id - IF node to check if
statusequalsSUCCESS - Download File node using the
file_id(on SUCCESS branch)
Supported Conversions
Convert between 140+ file formats across these categories:
Data Formats
JSON, CSV, XML, YAML, Excel, Parquet
Documents
PDF, Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Markdown
Images
PNG, JPG, WebP, HEIC, SVG, GIF
OCR
Extract text from images and scanned PDFs
Web Capture
Screenshot websites as PDF or images
Audio & Video
MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV conversions
Subtitles
SRT, VTT format conversions
AI-Powered
Smart extraction from complex documents
Workflow Ideas
Popular automation patterns with Conversion Tools:
Webhook → Convert → Email
Receive files via webhook, convert to PDF, email the result
Google Drive → Convert → Slack
Watch for new files, convert format, notify team on Slack
API → Process → Database
Fetch data, convert JSON to CSV, store in database
Schedule → Screenshot → Archive
Daily website screenshots, save to cloud storage
Sandbox Mode
Enable Sandbox Mode to test your workflows without using your conversion quota:
- Returns mock data in 2-5 seconds
- Does not count against your monthly limit
- Perfect for workflow development and testing
Pricing
The n8n node uses your Conversion Tools account limits:
- Free tier: 100 conversions per month (max 10 per day)
- Paid plans: Higher limits and priority processing
View pricing plans or API pricing for details.
Need Help?
Check our API Documentation for detailed information about converters and options.
View the GitHub repository for source code and issue reporting.
Having issues? Contact us and we'll help you get set up.
Ready to Automate?
Add file conversion to your n8n workflows and automate your document processing.
