Upload new Outlook attachments to Convertapi
Get every incoming attachment into a conversion workspace without drag and drop.
Trigger
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Action
Upload File (Multipart)
Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data. use when you need to store a file on convertapi's servers (up to 3 hours) and obtain a fileid for subsequent conversions.
Why this helps
Attachments sit idle in the inbox because moving them into processing tools takes too many steps.
- Removes repetitive attachment handling
- Provides file IDs for later actions
- Keeps intake consistent across messages
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Outlook and Convertapi in Notis once.
- 2Create an attachment upload automation.
- 3Tell Notis to upload each attachment from the new message with multipart upload and report its Convertapi file ID.
- 4Select New Outlook Message as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one message containing a small attachment.
Questions about this workflow
How long are uploaded files available?
Convertapi uploaded files are temporary, so use the IDs promptly for the next conversion step.
Can I upload several attachments?
Yes, instruct Notis to upload every attachment and list the results separately.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Outlook to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Outlook triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
Tool to perform an asynchronous file conversion. use when converting large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Async Job
Tool to delete a previously created asynchronous conversion job. use when the job is no longer required to free server resources.
New Contact Added
Triggered when a new contact is added in the Outlook contacts.
Delete Uploaded File
Tool to delete a previously uploaded file. use when the file is no longer needed and should be removed from temporary storage.
Calendar Event Changes
Triggered when a new calendar event occurs (created, updated, or deleted) in the Outlook calendar.
Get Supported Input Formats For Output
Tool to list all input formats that can convert to a specified output format. use after deciding the target output format.
New Calendar Event
Triggered when a new calendar event is created in the Outlook calendar.
Convert PDF to DOCX
Tool to convert pdf files to docx format. use when you need editable word documents from pdfs. provide pdf content or url and receive docx file metadata and download links.
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Convert PDF to JPG and Store
Tool to convert a pdf to jpg and store the result on the server. use when individual jpg pages are needed for further workflow steps.
New Sent Message
Triggered when a new message is sent from the Outlook mailbox.
Upload File From URL
Tool to upload a file directly from a remote url. use when you need to import files hosted on a remote server without downloading locally.
Upload File (Multipart)
Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data. use when you need to store a file on convertapi's servers (up to 3 hours) and obtain a fileid for subsequent conversions.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Outlook and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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