Retrieve the original file from temporary storage
Use the upload's file ID to download the original file while it is still stored on ConvertAPI.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Download Uploaded File
Downloads a previously uploaded file.
Why this helps
An uploaded source file is easy to lose track of when temporary storage expires.
- Retrieve the original uploaded file by file ID.
- Use the original data in a follow up step.
- Make temporary file retrieval easier to coordinate.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AnyDB and ConvertAPI once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or describe it to Notis from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to download the previously uploaded original using its file ID.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file ID before temporary storage expires.
Questions about this workflow
How long is the original available?
The action description says the uploaded file expires after 3 hours.
Is this the same as downloading a converted result?
This action specifically downloads a previously uploaded original file. Use the general Download File action for converted or uploaded files by FileId.
What information does the workflow need?
It needs the file ID returned when the original was uploaded.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB 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
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Convert PDF to JPG and Store
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Upload File From URL
Uploads a file directly from a remote location.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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