How to Convert New OneDrive Files with CloudConvert Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the conversion of new OneDrive files to specific formats using Pabbly Connect and CloudConvert in this detailed tutorial. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for OneDrive Integration

To automate the conversion of new OneDrive files, you need to start by accessing Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and visit the Pabbly Connect website. If you do not have an account, click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to create one, or log in if you already have an account.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect. From there, click on ‘Create Workflow’ and give it a name, such as ‘OneDrive to CloudConvert’. This is where you will set up the automation process for converting files.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure the trigger to capture new files uploaded to OneDrive. Select Microsoft OneDrive as the app and choose the trigger event ‘New File’. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’ to link your OneDrive account to Pabbly Connect.

• Select the folder path where you will upload files.
• Choose the event type, which is ‘New File Created’.
• Test the trigger to ensure it’s capturing the new file details.

After setting the folder path, upload a file to your OneDrive account to test the trigger. Once the file is uploaded, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the details of the newly uploaded file are captured successfully.

3. Configuring CloudConvert Integration in Pabbly Connect

After successfully capturing the file details from OneDrive, the next step is to configure the action using CloudConvert. Search for CloudConvert in Pabbly Connect and select the action event ‘Convert a File’. Again, connect your CloudConvert account by selecting ‘Add New Connection’.

In the action configuration, you will need to map the file URL received from the OneDrive trigger to the file URL field in CloudConvert. Additionally, specify the input format of the file, which you can extract from the file name received in the previous step.

• Use the Text Formatter feature to split the file name and extract the extension.
• Select the desired output format, such as PDF, for the converted file.

Once you have configured these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to initiate the file conversion process. This will convert the uploaded file into the specified format using CloudConvert.

4. Uploading the Converted File Back to OneDrive

After the file conversion is complete, you will need to upload the converted file back to OneDrive. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Microsoft OneDrive again. Choose the action event ‘Upload File’.

Connect your OneDrive account again if prompted, and specify the folder where you want to upload the converted file. Map the file name and file URL from the previous CloudConvert step to ensure the converted file is uploaded correctly.

Select the target folder in OneDrive for the uploaded file. Ensure the file name includes the correct extension for the converted file.

Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the upload process. Check your OneDrive account to verify that the converted file has been successfully uploaded.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to automate the conversion of new OneDrive files into a specific format using Pabbly Connect and CloudConvert. By setting up triggers and actions, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that all new files are converted and uploaded automatically.

With Pabbly Connect, integrating various applications like OneDrive and CloudConvert becomes seamless, allowing for efficient file management and conversion. Start automating your file conversions today!