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Quick Overview This workflow collects a Google Sheet export request via an n8n Form, reads the requested tab from Google Sheets, converts the data to CSV or Excel, and emails the generated file to the requester using Gmail. How it works Receives a sheet export request through an n8n Form that captures the Google Sheet ID, optional tab name, desired format (CSV or XLSX), output file name, and recipient email address. Reads the rows from the specified Google Sheets document and tab. Validates the inputs, stops with an error if the email or Sheet ID is invalid, and aborts if the sheet is empty or the tab name is incorrect. Routes the data to either a CSV or XLSX conversion based on the selected export format. Generates the file (CSV or Excel) from the sheet rows and attaches it to an email. Sends the exported file to the user via Gmail, including basic details like file name, format, row count, and the source Sheet ID. Setup Connect a Google Sheets OAuth2 credential with access to the spreadsheets you want to export. Connect a Gmail OAuth2 credential for sending emails and confirm the sender name and email settings. Activate the workflow and share the source Google Sheets with the con
Export Google Sheets to CSV or Excel and email files with Gmail
Quick Overview This workflow collects a Google Sheet ID and export preferences via an n8n Form, reads the selected tab from Google Sheets, converts the rows to CSV or Excel (XLSX), and sends the generated file as a Gmail attachment to the requester. How it works Receives a request through an n8n Form that asks for an email address, Google Sheet ID, optional tab name, export format (CSV or XLSX), and an optional file name. Reads the rows from the specified Google Sheets document and tab. Validates the email and Sheet ID, checks that the sheet contains data, and attaches export metadata (format, filename, MIME type, row count) to the items. Routes the run based on the selected format to generate either an XLSX file or a CSV file. Sends an email via Gmail to the provided address with the exported file attached. Setup Connect a Google Sheets OAuth2 credential with access to the spreadsheets you want to export. Connect a Gmail OAuth2 credential for the account that sends the export emails. Activate the workflow and share the form URL, then ensure requesters provide the correct Sheet ID and (if used) the exact tab name.
WMove data between JSON and spreadsheets
This workflow illustrates how to convert data from JSON to binary format and import JSON data or files into Google Sheets or local spreadsheets.