Handle long creative file conversions asynchronously
For large or long-running files, use ConvertAPI's asynchronous conversion action to avoid client timeouts.
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 before a large creative asset finishes processing.
- Use the asynchronous conversion action for large or long-running files.
- Reduce the chance of client timeouts during conversion.
- Start conversion from a request carrying the file and conversion details.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Abyssale and ConvertAPI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it for long-running conversions.
- 3Tell Notis to start an asynchronous conversion using the file and conversion details supplied with each request, then report the returned job details.
- 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real large file and review the returned job information.
Questions about this workflow
When should I use async conversion?
Use it for large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts, as described for this ConvertAPI action.
Does this action guarantee a finished file in the same run?
It starts an asynchronous conversion and returns job information. Completion and retrieval may require additional workflow steps.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Abyssale to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Abyssale 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
Checks whether a specific file format conversion is supported.
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.
Abyssale and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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