Convert XLSX to PDF with n8n and ConvertAPI

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# Convert XLSX to PDF via ConvertAPI with manual trigger

This automation converts Excel files to PDF format — a common task for reporting, archiving, or client delivery. Triggered manually, it’s simple and predictable. Built for n8n, no coding required.

## Who it´s for
- Document management specialists automating Excel-to-PDF conversion
- Administrators preparing standardized reports
- Developers integrating file conversion into n8n workflows

## What the automation does
- Starts manually via test button press
- Downloads a sample XLSX file from a public URL
- Sends the file to ConvertAPI using query-parameter authentication
- Receives the converted PDF file
- Saves the result locally as document.pdf

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger and handler logic
- Integrations with ConvertAPI and HTTP File Download
- Basic text instructions for launch and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- ConvertAPI API key
- Access to a public XLSX file URL (or replace with your own)
- Write permissions to local directory for PDF output

## Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminates manual Excel-to-PDF conversion
- Reduces risk of export errors
- Enables integration into larger workflows
- Standardizes document output
- Fast deployment without coding

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat