Rahul Joshi This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #6611 — we link there as the canonical source.
The workflow JSON
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"name": "Auto move files",
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"id": "ebf3a973-602f-4a01-8a74-6df55ad6d113",
"name": "If Image",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"notes": "\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f IMAGE FILE DETECTION\n\nChecks if the uploaded file is an image:\n\n\u2022 Examines the file's MIME type\n\u2022 Looks for 'image/' in the MIME type\n\u2022 Supports: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, etc.\n\u2022 TRUE path: Routes to 'Move to Images'\n\u2022 FALSE path: File continues to next filter\n\nExample MIME types: image/jpeg, image/png",
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"rightValue": "image/jpeg"
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"name": "If PDF",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"notes": "\ud83d\udcc4 PDF FILE DETECTION\n\nChecks if the uploaded file is a PDF document:\n\n\u2022 Looks for exact MIME type 'application/pdf'\n\u2022 Only matches PDF files\n\u2022 TRUE path: Routes to 'Move to PDFs'\n\u2022 FALSE path: File continues to next filter\n\nThis ensures only genuine PDF files are moved to the PDF folder.",
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"rightValue": "application/pdf"
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"name": "Move to Images",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"notes": "\ud83d\udcc1 MOVE IMAGE FILES\n\nMoves detected image files to the Images folder:\n\n\u2022 Uses the file ID from the trigger\n\u2022 Moves file to designated Images folder\n\u2022 Maintains file properties and permissions\n\u2022 Removes file from upload folder\n\nReplace 'YOUR_FOLDER_ID_IMAGES' with your actual Images folder ID.",
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"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json['id'] }}"
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"mode": "list",
"value": "My Drive"
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"name": "<your credential>"
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"name": "Move to PDFs",
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"notes": "\ud83d\udcc4 MOVE PDF FILES\n\nMoves detected PDF files to the PDFs folder:\n\n\u2022 Uses the file ID from the trigger\n\u2022 Moves file to designated PDFs folder\n\u2022 Maintains file properties and permissions\n\u2022 Removes file from upload folder\n\nReplace 'YOUR_FOLDER_ID_PDFS' with your actual PDFs folder ID.",
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"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json['id'] }}"
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"value": "My Drive",
"cachedResultUrl": "https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive",
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"name": "If Document",
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"notes": "\ud83d\udccb DOCUMENT FILE DETECTION\n\nChecks if the uploaded file is a document:\n\n\u2022 Looks for 'application/' OR 'text/' MIME types\n\u2022 Catches: Word docs, Excel, PowerPoint, text files\n\u2022 Excludes PDFs (handled separately)\n\u2022 TRUE path: Routes to 'Move to Documents'\n\u2022 FALSE path: File stays in upload folder\n\nExamples: .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .txt, .rtf",
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"rightValue": "application/json"
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"name": "Move to Documents",
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"notes": "\ud83d\udccb MOVE DOCUMENT FILES\n\nMoves detected document files to the Documents folder:\n\n\u2022 Uses the file ID from the trigger\n\u2022 Moves file to designated Documents folder\n\u2022 Handles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text files\n\u2022 Maintains file properties and permissions\n\nReplace 'YOUR_FOLDER_ID_DOCUMENTS' with your actual Documents folder ID.",
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"name": "Loop Over Items",
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"name": "When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019",
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"content": " Search files and folders (Google Drive)\n\nPurpose: Finds all files in a specific Google Drive folder\nFunction: Searches the \"Particular\" folder (ID:) for files to process\n\nOutput: Returns a list of all files found in that folder"
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"content": "Loop Over Items (Split in Batches)\n\nPurpose: Processes files one by one\nFunction: Takes the list of files and processes each file individually through the workflow\n\nFlow: Creates a loop that continues until all files are processed"
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"content": "Download file (Google Drive)\n\nPurpose: Downloads file metadata and binary data\n\nFunction: Retrieves the file's MIME type and other properties needed for classification\nCritical: This step gets the file information needed for the conditional nodes"
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"content": " If Document (Conditional Node)\n\nPurpose: Detects JSON document files\n\nLogic: Checks if MIME type equals \"application/json\"\nTrue Path: Routes to \"Move to Documents\"\n\nFalse Path: Continues to next filter (PDF check)\n\nNote: Despite the name, this specifically looks for JSON files"
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"content": "Move to Documents (Google Drive)\n\nPurpose: Relocates JSON files to Documents folder\nTarget Folder: \"Your folder\" folder (ID:)\n\nAction: Moves file from source location to Documents folder\nAfter Move: Returns to loop for next file"
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"content": "If PDF (Conditional Node)\n\nPurpose: Detects PDF files\n\nLogic: Checks if MIME type exactly equals \"application/pdf\"\n\nTrue Path: Routes to \"Move to PDFs\"\n\nFalse Path: Continues to image check\n\nPrecision: Only matches genuine PDF files"
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"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
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"content": "Move to PDFs (Google Drive)\n\nPurpose: Relocates PDF files to PDFs folder\n\nTarget Folder: \"Your folder\" folder (ID:)\n\nAction: Moves file from source location to PDFs folder\n\nAfter Move: Returns to loop for next file"
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"content": "If Image (Conditional Node)\n\nPurpose: Detects image files\n\nLogic: Checks if MIME type equals \"image/jpeg\" (though notes suggest broader image support)\n\nTrue Path: Routes to \"Move to Images\"\n\nFalse Path: File remains unprocessed\n\nCoverage: Handles JPG files (could be expanded for PNG, GIF, etc.)"
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"name": "Sticky Note8",
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Credentials you'll need
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googleDriveOAuth2Api
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