Working with Excel spreadsheet files (xls & xlsx)
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Read Binary File, Write Binary File. 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What to replace before upgrading
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Read Binary File Read Binary File | Read/Write Files from Disk |
| Write Binary File Write Binary File | Read/Write Files from Disk |
Worth a look
- Spreadsheet File (Read Spreadsheet File, Write Spreadsheet File): Convert to File / Extract from File
Nodes used (9)
- Read Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.readBinaryFile - Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Write Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.writeBinaryFile - Google Drive
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - Microsoft OneDrive
n8n-nodes-base.microsoftOneDrive - HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - FTP
n8n-nodes-base.ftp - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile
What it does
This workflow will help guide you through obtaining a spreadsheet file, reading it, making a change then saving it to local or cloud storage.