Bring remote files into a conversion workflow
Send a remote file URL into Convertapi directly so the file is ready for a follow-on conversion step.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Upload File From URL
Uploads a file directly from a remote location.
Why this helps
A useful file is hosted elsewhere, and downloading it manually adds another step before conversion can begin.
- Import a remote file without downloading it locally first.
- Keep the requested conversion and Abstract context together in the run.
- Prepare a file for a separate supported conversion action.
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 upload the supplied remote file URL to Convertapi and report the returned file metadata with the supplied Abstract context.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and the channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one remote file URL you can access.
Questions about this workflow
What input does this action need?
A remote file URL that Convertapi can retrieve. Include any Abstract-generated context in the webhook request if it should appear in the report.
Does uploading convert the file?
No. This action imports the file to Convertapi. A separate conversion action is needed to change its format.
How long is the uploaded file available?
The supplied action description does not specify retention for this upload method. Check the run result or Convertapi account details before relying on long-term storage.
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.
Delete Uploaded File
Deletes an uploaded file from temporary storage.
Check Conversion Support
Get Supported Input Formats For Output
Lists input formats that can be converted to a chosen output format.
Convert PDF to DOCX
Converts a PDF into an editable Word document.
Convert PDF to JPG and Store
Converts a PDF into JPG pages and stores them on the server.
Upload File From URL
Uploads a file directly from a remote location.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Abstract and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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