Import a JSON file from Gmail into a spreadsheet
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Convert to/from binary data. 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 3 nodes and runs from “Gmail” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow). Along the way it connects Gmail.
How it runs
Trigger: From “Gmail” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow).
- Gmail: get many
- move binary data (Convert to/from binary data): uses Convert to/from binary data
- write spreadsheet file (Spreadsheet File): reads or writes a spreadsheet file (legacy node)
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:
- Convert to/from binary data in move binary data : replace with Convert to File or Extract from File.
- Also check Spreadsheet File: Convert to File / Extract from File.
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Convert to/from binary data move binary data | Convert to File or Extract from File |
Nodes used (3)
- Gmail
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile - Convert to/from binary data
n8n-nodes-base.moveBinaryData
From the author
This workflow imports a JSON file from an email attachment and saves the content into a spreadsheet.