Handle long file conversions asynchronously
Send a file and its desired output format to a Notis webhook, then let ConvertAPI handle the long-running conversion asynchronously.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Async Convert
Tool to perform an asynchronous file conversion. use when converting large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts.
Why this helps
Large files can take long enough to make a normal conversion request time out and leave you unsure what happened.
- Avoid client timeouts on long conversions
- Start conversions from an HTTP request
- Keep conversion runs visible through Notis reports
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ConvertAPI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis to create one from any channel.
- 3Describe the outcome: use the file and output format supplied by the request to start an asynchronous conversion.
- 4Choose an HTTP webhook as the trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test the automation with one real file and a supported output format.
Questions about this workflow
When should I use asynchronous conversion?
Use it for large or long-running files where a standard request risks a client timeout.
Does this workflow choose the output format for me?
The request should supply the desired output format. Verify the format is supported for the input file before relying on the workflow.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agent mail to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agent mail triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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