Extract from File Node

Convert binary file data to JSON. Supports JSON, Text, XML, CSV, and Base64. PDF and spreadsheet formats not supported.

Written By pvdyck

Last updated 18 days ago

Extract from File Node

⚠️ Limitations — Works with known restrictions, see details below

n8n docsExtract from File node documentation

Compatibility

OperationStatus
Extract From JSONSupported
Extract From TextSupported
Extract From XMLSupported
Extract From CSVSupported
Move to Base64Supported
Extract From ICSNot supported — Dependency conflict (date-fns version mismatch)
Extract From PDFNot supported — PDF parsing library too large for platform runtime
Extract From XLSXNot supported — Spreadsheet library too large for platform runtime
Extract From XLSNot supported — Spreadsheet library too large for platform runtime
Extract From ODSNot supported — Spreadsheet library too large for platform runtime
Extract From HTML (table)Not supported — Requires spreadsheet library
Extract From RTFNot supported — Requires spreadsheet library

Status

This integration works on indie.money with known limitations. Unsupported operations return clear error messages. Use continueOnFail to handle gracefully in workflows.