Transfer data from Postgres to Excel
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Write 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 “Run Query” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow). Along the way it connects Postgres.
How it runs
Trigger: From “Run Query” (no trigger node, so run it manually or call it from another workflow).
- Run Query (Postgres): run a query
- Spreadsheet File: reads or writes a spreadsheet file (legacy node)
- Write Binary File: uses Write Binary File
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:
- Write 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 |
|---|---|
| Write Binary File Write Binary File | Read/Write Files from Disk |
Nodes used (3)
- Postgres
n8n-nodes-base.postgres - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile - Write Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.writeBinaryFile
From the author
1. Read data from Postgres 1. Converting it to XLS 1. Save it to disk