Handle long-running file conversions asynchronously
For large files and lengthy conversions, start the job asynchronously to avoid client timeouts.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Async Convert
Starts an asynchronous file conversion.
Why this helps
Long conversion requests can outlast a client connection and leave you unsure whether processing finished.
- Use asynchronous processing for large or lengthy conversions.
- Reduce the chance of a client timeout interrupting the request.
- Start scheduled conversion jobs through Notis.
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 use asynchronous conversion for the supplied large or long-running file.
- 4Pick a recurring notis_cron schedule and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file and conversion request.
Questions about this workflow
When is asynchronous conversion appropriate?
The ConvertAPI action is intended for large files or long-running conversions where client timeouts are a concern.
Does this schedule identify files in AnyDB automatically?
No. AnyDB has no listed trigger events. The automation runs on its Notis schedule, and the instruction or input needs to identify the file.
Does this workflow retrieve the finished file?
The listed asynchronous action starts an asynchronous conversion. Retrieving results may require a separate workflow step or action.
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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
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.
AnyDB and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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