Download a file from Google Drive
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 manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects Google Drive.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- Google Drive: download
- 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.
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)
- Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Google Drive
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - Write Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.writeBinaryFile
From the author
Companion workflow for Google Drive node docs