Files & Documents

Extract Files from Spreadsheets Automatically

3 nodes 115 77 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

A workflow triggered manually to read file attachments in spreadsheets and extract their binary content, enabling processing of documents, images, and various files within your applications without manual intervention.

How it works

  1. 1.Activate the workflow manually when needed
  2. 2.Access files attached in the spreadsheet
  3. 3.Read the file content in its original format

Use cases

  • Extract attachments from data collection forms automatically
  • Process invoices and documents stored in spreadsheets

Requirements

  • A spreadsheet containing file attachments
  • Active n8n workspace account

Service Value

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

Apps Used

Spreadsheet File

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 3
Apps 1
Views 115
Downloads 77

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 (3)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

Spreadsheet File

Spreadsheet File

#2

Read Binary File

Read Binary File

#3