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Automatically convert Google Drive files to PDF documents

This automation template is designed to help users automatically detect new files uploaded to Google Drive and convert them into PDF documents using the PDF.co API. The workflow involves monitoring a Google Drive folder for new file uploads, then automatically triggering the PDF.co API to convert those files to PDF format.

This integration streamlines the process of converting various file types into a standardized PDF format, which can be useful for tasks like document archiving, sharing, or further processing. The primary user intent is to simplify the conversion of files to PDF format by automating the process and leveraging the PDF.co API.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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What this template does

  • Automatically detects new files uploaded to a Google Drive folder
  • Converts the detected files to PDF format using the PDF.co API
  • Streamlines the process of converting various file types into a standardized PDF format
  • Enables archiving, sharing, or further processing of the converted PDF files
  • Generates PDF files from the uploaded source files in the Google Drive folder

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive

The automation monitors a specified Google Drive folder for new file uploads.

2
Action

Convert to PDF

When a new file is detected, the automation triggers the PDF.co API to convert the file to PDF format.

3
Logic

Set PDF.co API Key

The user must provide the API key for the PDF.co service to enable the conversion functionality.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Drive Credential

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Click 'Add Credential'. 3. Select 'Google Drive' from the list of available integrations. 4. Follow the prompts to authenticate your Google Drive account and grant the necessary permissions.

2

Configure Google Drive Trigger Node

1. Add a 'Google Drive' node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the 'Folder Monitoring' trigger. 3. Choose the Google Drive folder you want to monitor for new file uploads. 4. Configure any additional options, such as file type filters or polling frequency.

3

Add PDF.co API Credential

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Click 'Add Credential'. 3. Select 'PDF.co' from the list of available integrations. 4. Enter your PDF.co API key and any other required authentication details.

4

Configure PDF.co Convert Node

1. Add a 'PDF.co Convert' node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, map the input file data from the Google Drive trigger node. 3. Customize the output file name and destination folder as needed. 4. Review and adjust any other PDF.co API settings, such as conversion quality or file protection.

5

Save and Test the Workflow

1. Review your workflow to ensure all nodes are properly configured. 2. Save the workflow in Latenode. 3. Trigger a manual run to test the integration and verify the PDF conversion process.

Requirements

Enable the Google Drive API for your Google Cloud Platform project
Obtain a Google Drive API client ID and client secret
Configure the PDF.co API credentials (API key)
Provide access permissions to the Google Drive folder you want to monitor for new file uploads

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Common questions about this template

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