Keep large file conversions moving
Hand off a large file for asynchronous conversion and receive the run report when the job finishes.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Async Convert
Starts an asynchronous file conversion.
Why this helps
A long conversion can time out while you wait, leaving you unsure whether the file is ready.
- Use asynchronous conversion for long-running files.
- Reduce reliance on a waiting client connection.
- Keep the requested output format and supplied Abstract context in the run report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Abstract and Convertapi once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to convert the supplied file URL asynchronously to the requested output format and include the supplied Abstract context in the report.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and the channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real file that takes long enough to benefit from asynchronous processing.
Questions about this workflow
When should I use asynchronous conversion?
Use it for large or long-running files when a client could time out waiting for the conversion.
Does this workflow choose the output format automatically?
The request should specify the desired output format. Use Convertapi's supported format actions separately if you need to check compatibility.
Does Abstract start the workflow?
No. Abstract has no trigger events listed here. An HTTP request to the Notis webhook starts the workflow.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Abstract to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Abstract triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
Starts an asynchronous file conversion.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Async Job
Deletes an asynchronous conversion job.
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