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Automatically convert and replace Google Drive files with CloudConvert

This template watches a Google Drive folder for new uploads, downloads each file, converts it with CloudConvert, and writes the converted file back to Drive.

Connect Google Drive and CloudConvert, then point the trigger at the folder you want to standardize. Put the CloudConvert API key on the CloudConvert connection.

Updated Sep 16, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Converts new Google Drive uploads with CloudConvert
  • Replaces the original file with the converted version
  • Keeps the CloudConvert API key on the CloudConvert connection
  • Keeps a consistent format in the folder you watch

How it works

1
Trigger

Watch the Drive folder

The scenario starts when a new file appears in the Google Drive folder you choose.

2
Action

Download the file

Latenode downloads the file so CloudConvert can convert it.

3
Action

Convert and replace

CloudConvert converts the file to the format you set. Google Drive replaces the original with the converted version.

Setup guide

1

Connect Google Drive

Add a Google Drive connection and sign in with access to the folder you want to watch.

2

Point the trigger at the folder

Add a Google Drive trigger for new or changed files and select the upload folder. Filter by file type if you only want certain documents.

3

Connect CloudConvert

Add a CloudConvert connection and paste your CloudConvert API key there.

4

Convert and save

Download the Drive file, convert it with CloudConvert to the output format you want, and replace the original in Drive with the converted file.

Requirements

A Google Drive folder Latenode can read and write
A CloudConvert account and API key stored on the CloudConvert connection
Source files CloudConvert can convert to the output format you pick

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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