Zip Multiple Files
This workflow can automatically package and compress multiple different types of files (such as images, PDFs, Excel files, CSVs, etc.) into a single ZIP file, simplifying the management and transfer of multiple files. Its modular design enhances the efficiency of batch file processing, making it suitable for scenarios such as file uploads, email sending, and data backup, particularly for businesses or individual users who need to quickly organize and archive files. This solution effectively reduces the complexity of manual operations and improves work efficiency.
Workflow Name
Zip Multiple Files
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow automates the packaging and compression of multiple files of different types (such as images, PDFs, Excel, CSV, etc.) into a single ZIP archive. It features a modular design that allows flexible invocation without being rigidly embedded within other complex processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency and convenience of batch file processing.
Core Problems Addressed
Managing multiple individual files during transfer or storage is inconvenient and results in low upload/download efficiency. This workflow solves the challenges of multi-file management and cumbersome transmission by automatically compressing multiple files into one archive package, thereby simplifying subsequent operational workflows.
Application Scenarios
- Bulk uploading multiple files to servers or cloud storage
- Creating archive files for email distribution or sharing
- Data backup and archival management
- Unified packaging for cross-system file transfers
Main Process Steps
- Trigger Execution: Initiate the workflow via the “Execute Workflow Trigger” node.
- File Aggregation Preparation: Collect all input files’ binary data and standardize their naming using the “Code Magic” node.
- File Compression: Compress all collected files into a ZIP archive named with the current date and time using the “Compression” node.
- Output Finalization: Clean and set the final output file name through the “Prepare Output” node, ensuring the file name format is standardized and contains no spaces.
Involved Systems or Services
This workflow primarily utilizes built-in n8n nodes to perform file processing operations without relying on external third-party services, offering high independence and flexible integration capabilities.
Target Users and Value
- Enterprises or individual users requiring automated batch file packaging
- IT operations personnel and data administrators looking to streamline file archiving processes
- Teams handling multiple file formats needing unified management
- Application developers aiming to improve file processing efficiency through low-code or no-code solutions
This workflow provides an efficient and flexible automation solution for multi-file compression, significantly reducing manual operational complexity and enabling users to quickly complete file organization and archiving tasks.