Insert Excel data to Postgres
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Read Binary File. 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 3 nodes and runs from “Read Binary File” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow). Along the way it connects Postgres.
How it runs
Trigger: From “Read Binary File” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow).
- Read Binary File: uses Read Binary File
- Spreadsheet File: reads or writes a spreadsheet file (legacy node)
- Insert Rows (Postgres): uses Postgres
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Read Binary File: replace with Read/Write Files from Disk.
- Also check Spreadsheet File: Convert to File / Extract from File.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Read Binary File Read Binary File | Read/Write Files from Disk |
Nodes used (3)
- Read Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.readBinaryFile - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile - Postgres
n8n-nodes-base.postgres
From the author
1. Read XLS from file 1. Convert it to JSON 1. Insert it in Postgres