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Automate Google Drive text file creation from new Zapier emails

This Latenode automation allows users to automatically create text files in Google Drive based on the content of new emails received through the Email Parser by Zapier app. When a new email is detected in Email Parser, the automation will extract the email text and generate a corresponding text file in the user's Google Drive.

This helps maintain a well-organized and structured Google Drive by eliminating the need for manual file creation and transfer. The automation supports optional conversion of the text files to Google Document format, providing users with a flexible and streamlined way to manage email-based content within their Google Drive workspace.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 7sEst. cost: $0.0004
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What this template does

  • Extracts email content from the Zapier Email Parser app
  • Automatically generates text files in the user's Google Drive
  • Converts text files to Google Document format optionally
  • Organizes email-based content in a structured Google Drive
  • Eliminates the need for manual file creation and transfer

How it works

1
Trigger

New Email in Email Parser

When a new email is detected in the Email Parser by Zapier mailbox, the automation is triggered.

2
Action

Create File in Google Drive

The email text is extracted and a new text file is generated in the user's Google Drive, using the email content.

3
Action

Convert to Google Doc

Optionally, the generated text file can be converted to a Google Document format, providing users with a flexible format to manage the email-based content within their Google Drive workspace.

Setup guide

1

Connect Email Parser by Zapier

1. Add the 'Email Parser by Zapier' integration in the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Provide your Zapier API key or connect your Zapier account via OAuth to authenticate the Email Parser integration.

2

Connect Google Drive

1. Add the 'Google Drive' integration in the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Authenticate your Google account by granting access to your Google Drive.

3

Configure Email Parser Trigger

1. Add the 'Email Parser by Zapier' node to your workflow. 2. Select the mailbox you want to monitor for new emails. 3. Map the email text content to the 'Email Body' output field.

4

Create Google Drive File

1. Add the 'Google Drive' node to your workflow. 2. Select the 'Create File From Text' action. 3. Map the email 'Subject' to the 'File Name' input field. 4. Map the email 'Body' to the 'File Content' input field. 5. Choose the Google Drive folder where you want to create the files.

5

Optional: Convert to Google Document

1. In the 'Google Drive' node settings, enable the 'Convert to Document' option. 2. This will create the file in Google Document format instead of plain text.

Requirements

Connect the Email Parser by Zapier app to your email account(s) to receive new email notifications
Grant the Google Drive API access to your Google account to allow the automation to create files
Set up a designated folder in your Google Drive where the generated text files will be saved
Configure the automation to extract the email body content and use it to create a new text file in the designated Google Drive folder

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