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The Upload Files node downloads files from URLs and uploads them directly to specified Google Drive folders. Perfect for automating file transfers, content archiving, and workflow automation. This is an AI-powered node that can understand natural language instructions.
When to Use It
- Upload files from web URLs to Google Drive
- Archive web content and resources
- Transfer files between different platforms
- Batch upload multiple files automatically
- Create backup copies of online files
- Integrate file uploads into automated workflows
- Move files from temporary locations to permanent storage
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| Folder ID | Text | Yes | Google Drive folder ID where files will be uploaded |
| Upload Type | Dropdown | Yes | Single file or multiple files upload |
| File URL | URL | Conditional | URL of file to upload (for single upload) |
| File Name | Text | No | Custom filename for single upload |
| File URLs | List | Conditional | List of URLs for multiple upload |
Upload Type Options
| Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|
| Single | Upload one file | Individual file processing |
| Multiple | Upload multiple files | Batch file processing |
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- Open the folder in Google Drive
- Copy the ID from the URL:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/[FOLDER_ID]
- Or use the “Select Files” node to browse and get folder IDs
Supported File Types
The node supports all file types that can be downloaded from URLs:
| Category | Examples | Notes |
|---|
| Documents | PDF, DOC, TXT, CSV | Document files |
| Images | JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP | Image files |
| Videos | MP4, MOV, AVI | Video files |
| Audio | MP3, WAV, AAC | Audio files |
| Archives | ZIP, RAR, TAR | Compressed files |
| Data | JSON, XML, Excel | Data files |
Output
Returns information about successfully uploaded files:
{
"uploaded_files": [
{
"file_id": "1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms",
"name": "annual_report_2024.pdf",
"folder_id": "1Cv4hJk2Lp9QrTfVbNmKoPlWxYzAaBcDe",
"folder_name": "Company Reports",
"source_url": "https://example.com/files/annual_report_2024.pdf",
"file_size": "2.4 MB",
"mime_type": "application/pdf",
"upload_time": "2024-03-15T10:30:00Z"
},
{
"file_id": "1Fg7hNm3Op4RrVgYcPqLkStXzBcDeFgHi",
"name": "product_image_001.jpg",
"folder_id": "1Cv4hJk2Lp9QrTfVbNmKoPlWxYzAaBcDe",
"folder_name": "Company Reports",
"source_url": "https://example.com/images/product_001.jpg",
"file_size": "1.2 MB",
"mime_type": "image/jpeg",
"upload_time": "2024-03-15T10:30:15Z"
}
],
"summary": {
"total_uploaded": 2,
"total_size": "3.6 MB",
"upload_duration": "45 seconds",
"folder_info": {
"folder_id": "1Cv4hJk2Lp9QrTfVbNmKoPlWxYzAaBcDe",
"folder_name": "Company Reports"
}
}
}
Output Fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|
| file_id | Unique Google Drive file ID |
| name | Filename in Google Drive |
| folder_id | Destination folder ID |
| folder_name | Destination folder name |
| source_url | Original URL where file was downloaded from |
| file_size | Size of uploaded file |
| mime_type | File type detected during upload |
| upload_time | When the file was uploaded |
Credit Cost
- Cost per file: 1 credit per successfully uploaded file
- Failed uploads: No credits charged for failed uploads
- Example: Uploading 5 files = 5 credits (if all successful)
Common Workflows
Content Archiving:
[Web Scrape URLs] → [Extract File Links] → [Upload Files] → [Organize in Drive] → [Share Links]
[Monitor File Sources] → [Detect New Files] → [Upload Files] → [Update Inventory] → [Send Notifications]
[Export from Platform A] → [Get Download URLs] → [Upload Files] → [Import to Platform B]
[List File URLs] → [Filter by Type] → [Upload Files] → [Process in Drive] → [Generate Reports]
Upload Scenarios
Single File Upload
Upload one specific file:
Upload Type: Single
File URL: https://example.com/document.pdf
File Name: important_document.pdf (optional)
Folder ID: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms
Multiple File Upload
Upload several files at once:
Upload Type: Multiple
File URLs: [
"https://example.com/file1.pdf",
"https://example.com/file2.jpg",
"https://example.com/file3.docx"
]
Folder ID: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms
Custom Naming
Upload with custom filename:
Upload Type: Single
File URL: https://example.com/temp/abc123.pdf
File Name: Q4_Financial_Report.pdf
Result: File saved as "Q4_Financial_Report.pdf" in Drive
Use Cases
Website Content Archiving
Archive important web resources:
- Collect URLs of important documents
- Upload files to organized Drive folders
- Create permanent backup of web content
- Share archived content with team
- Get product media URLs from suppliers
- Upload to product-specific Drive folders
- Organize by product categories
- Use in marketing materials and catalogs
Report Distribution
Distribute generated reports:
- Generate reports in external systems
- Upload report files to shared Drive folders
- Notify stakeholders of new reports
- Maintain organized report archive
Data Pipeline Integration
Integrate file uploads in data workflows:
- Export data files from databases
- Upload processed files to Drive
- Make files available for further processing
- Track file processing status
File Handling
✅ Direct file URLs: https://example.com/file.pdf
✅ CDN URLs: https://cdn.example.com/images/photo.jpg
✅ Temporary URLs: https://temp.example.com/download/abc123
✅ API endpoints: https://api.example.com/files/download?id=123
Automatic File Detection
- MIME type: Automatically detected from server response
- File extension: Preserved from original URL when possible
- File size: Calculated during download
- Content validation: Basic validation to ensure file integrity
Custom Naming Rules
- Single upload: Use custom filename if provided
- Multiple upload: Use original filenames from URLs
- Conflict handling: Google Drive handles duplicate names automatically
- Invalid characters: Automatically cleaned from filenames
Error Handling
Common Issues and Solutions
Invalid Folder ID:
Error: "Folder not found or not accessible"
Solution: Verify folder ID and ensure proper permissions
Error: "Failed to download file from URL"
Solution: Check URL accessibility and format
Error: "File exceeds size limits"
Solution: Use smaller files or split large files
Error: "Connection timeout"
Solution: Retry upload or check network connectivity
Partial Upload Handling
- Mixed results: Some files upload successfully, others fail
- Detailed error reporting: Specific error for each failed file
- Credit charging: Only successful uploads are charged
- Retry capability: Can retry failed uploads separately
Tips
URL Management:
- Test URLs manually before bulk uploads to ensure accessibility
- Use direct file URLs when possible for better reliability
- Check URL expiration for temporary download links
- Verify file permissions on source servers
Folder Organization:
- Create organized folder structure before uploading
- Use descriptive folder names for easy identification
- Set appropriate permissions on destination folders
- Consider folder hierarchy for large file collections
Performance Optimization:
- Batch similar files in single upload operations
- Avoid very large files (>100MB) for better performance
- Use multiple uploads for very large batches (>50 files)
- Monitor upload progress for long-running operations
Workflow Integration:
- Combine with file selection to organize uploads dynamically
- Use with folder creation to create structured storage
- Connect to notification systems for upload confirmations
- Feed file IDs to subsequent operations for further processing
Error Prevention:
- Validate URLs before starting uploads
- Check available storage in Google Drive
- Test with small batches before large uploads
- Set up error handling for production workflows
