Read in an Excel spreadsheet file
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 manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. It uses only n8n's built-in nodes.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- Read Binary File: uses Read Binary File
- Spreadsheet File: reads or writes a spreadsheet file (legacy node)
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.
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Read Binary File Read Binary File | Read/Write Files from Disk |
Nodes used (3)
- Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile - Read Binary File
n8n-nodes-base.readBinaryFile
From the author
How to take the path of a local Excel file and read its contents into n8n.