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Overview

This node integrates with CloudConvert to create an archive (such as ZIP or RAR) from multiple input files. It is useful for automating file compression and packaging workflows, such as bundling documents, images, or other files into a single archive for easier storage or transfer.

Use Case Examples

  1. Creating a ZIP archive from multiple image files to send as a single package.
  2. Automating the compression of report files into a RAR archive for backup purposes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method used to authenticate with CloudConvert API, either OAuth2 or API Key.
Output Format The format of the archive to create, e.g., ZIP or RAR.
Binary Input Data Whether the input files to archive are taken from binary data fields.
Input File Contents Text content of the file to upload if not using binary data.
Input File Name Name of the input file including its extension, used when not using binary data.
Binary Property Name of the binary property containing the file data when using binary input.

Output

JSON

  • data - The resulting archive file data and metadata returned from CloudConvert.

Dependencies

  • CloudConvert API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure correct authentication method is selected and credentials are valid.
  • Verify that input files are correctly provided either as binary data or text content with filenames.
  • Check that the output format is supported for archive creation by CloudConvert.
  • Common error: 'Invalid operation' indicates the selected operation is not supported or incorrectly specified.

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