Turn Images into Optimized, Compressed PDFs Automatically

Step 1: Monitor for New Image Files

Node: Google Drive Trigger

Settings:

• Trigger On: Changes Involving a Specific Folder
• Folder from List: Select your "incoming images" or source folder
• Watch For: File Created

Success Looks Like: The trigger activates immediately when a new image file is added to your watched folder.

Step 2: Convert Image to PDF

Node: PDF.co API → Convert to PDF

Settings:

• Convert Type: }Image to PDF (JPG, PNG, TIFF)
• URL: ={{ $json.webContentLink }}
• Advanced Options:
  • File Name: ={{ $json.originalFilename }}

What This Does: Takes your image file and converts it into a high-quality PDF format.

Success Looks Like: PDF.co processes the image and returns a URL to the converted PDF file. The response includes the processed file URL for the next step.

Step 3: Compress the PDF for Optimization

Node: PDF.co API → Compress PDF

Settings:

• URL: ={{ $json.url }} (from the previous conversion step)
• Advanced Options: Use default compression settings for balanced quality/size

What This Does: Applies intelligent compression to reduce the PDF file size without significantly impacting visual quality. This is especially useful for large image files or when storage space is a concern.

Success Looks Like: PDF.co returns a compressed version of your PDF with a smaller file size, typically reducing files by 30-70% depending on the original image.

Step 4: Download the Optimized PDF

Node: HTTP Request

Settings:

• Method: GET
• URL: ={{ $json.url }} (from the compression step)

What This Does: Downloads the final, optimized PDF file from PDF.co's servers so it can be uploaded to your Google Drive destination folder.

Success Looks Like: The compressed PDF file is downloaded and ready for final upload to your organized folder structure.

Step 5: Upload to Destination Folder

Node: Google Drive → Upload file

Settings:

• Operation: Upload
• Input Data Field Name: data
• Parent Drive from List: My Drive
• Parent Folder by ID: Select your "Optimized Files" or destination folder

Success Looks Like: The processed, optimized PDF appears in your designated output folder, ready for use or sharing.