Google Drive Download
Download a file from Google Drive. For Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Slides), exports to the specified format. Native files are downloaded as-is.
Requires a Google Drive connection.
Configuration
| Field | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google Drive Connection | The connection to use | Required |
| File ID | The Google Drive file ID | Required. Supports templates. |
| Export Format | Export format for Google Workspace files | Options: Default, PDF, Word (.docx), Plain Text, CSV, Excel (.xlsx). Only applies to Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. |
| Parse Format | How to parse the downloaded content | Options: Raw (base64), CSV, JSON. Default: Raw. |
Output
When Parse Format is Raw, the output contains:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
id | The file ID |
name | The file name |
content | Base64-encoded file content |
mimeType | The file's MIME type |
When Parse Format is CSV, the output is an array of objects where each row is parsed into key-value pairs using the first row as headers.
When Parse Format is JSON, the output is the parsed JSON content.
Google Workspace Files
Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Slides) cannot be downloaded directly -- they must be exported to a standard format. The Export Format field controls which format to use:
| File Type | Recommended Export Formats |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | PDF, Word (.docx), Plain Text |
| Google Sheets | CSV, Excel (.xlsx) |
| Google Slides |
TIP
When downloading Google Sheets as CSV with Parse Format set to CSV, the content is automatically parsed into structured data -- ready for processing by downstream nodes.