Automated PDF to HTML Conversion

Target Audience

• Businesses: Organizations that frequently handle PDF documents and require automated conversion to HTML for web publishing or archiving.
• Developers: Tech-savvy individuals looking to integrate PDF conversion into their applications or workflows.
• Content Managers: Professionals who need to convert PDFs to HTML for easy editing and formatting.
• Educators: Teachers and trainers who want to convert educational materials from PDF to HTML for online access.
• Freelancers: Independent workers who need efficient document management solutions to enhance productivity.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually converting PDF files to HTML format. It automates the entire process, allowing users to:

• Save Time: Eliminate manual intervention, reducing the time spent on file conversion.
• Increase Efficiency: Streamline document management by automatically saving converted files back to Google Drive.
• Enhance Accessibility: Make PDF content more accessible and editable in HTML format without the need for specialized software.

Workflow Steps

1. Trigger: The workflow is initiated when a new PDF file is created in a specified Google Drive folder.
2. Condition Check: The workflow checks if the uploaded file is a PDF using an 'If' node.
3. HTTP Request: If the file is a PDF, an HTTP request is sent to the PDF.co API to convert the PDF to HTML format.
4. Convert to Binary File: The response from the API, which contains the HTML content, is converted into a binary file format suitable for storage.
5. Save to Google Drive: The converted HTML file is then saved back to Google Drive for easy access and management.