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"url": "=https://docs.googleapis.com/v1/documents/{{$json.documentId}}",
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"content": "**REQUIRED**\nConnect to your database of image urls to input. Name the column `url` like in the `Image URL` node. This flow works with an image URL only, not a physical image file"
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"content": "**OPTIONAL**\nIf you want to create multiple documents with multiple images then create a template in your GDrive folder with a placeholder image that you want to replace. This template will be copied each time you run the flow, and the ID of that new document will be passed to `find image ID in Docx` to find the relevant image to replace with your image url. If you are just doing this for a single document then remove the `find and copy docx template` node. If you do this step, follow the [n8n guide](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledrive/) on how to connect to your GDrive account."
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"content": "**Sends request to Google API to retrieve document details (including image ID) in the template document**"
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"parameters": {
"url": "=https://docs.googleapis.com/v1/documents/{{$json.documentId}}:batchUpdate",
"method": "POST",
"options": {},
"jsonBody": "={\n \"requests\": [\n {\n \"replaceImage\": {\n \"imageObjectId\": {{ $json.body.content[1].paragraph.elements[0].inlineObjectElement.inlineObjectId }},\n \"uri\": \"{{ $('Image URL').item.json.url }}\",\n \"imageReplaceMethod\": \"CENTER_CROP\"\n }\n }\n ]\n} ",
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"content": "**REQUIRED**\n- Update the Google Docs OAuth 2 API credentials [with your own](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledocs/)\n- Ensure Document ID is passing correctly to `Find Image ID in Docx` if you removed the previous step\n- Ensure the `imageObjectId` in the `Replace Image in Docx` node is correct, if you only have a single image in the document it should use the `\"{{ $json.body.content[1].paragraph.elements[0].inlineObjectElement.inlineObjectId }}\"` returned from the previous node. If you have more than one image then id will be nested in the `\"body.content[1].paragraph.positionedObjectIds[0]\"` object from the previous node "
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"content": "**OPTIONAL**\n- Make the file publically shareable (anyone can view/edit)\n- Download the file as a Docx\n- Download the file as a PDF\n\n\nAll of the above requires authenticating with your GDrive account, ensuring the `documentID` is pulling correctly from previous nodes and choosing a `filename` if relevant"
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"name": "Download File - Docx",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
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"fileId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.documentId }}"
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"operation": "download"
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"name": "Download File - PDF",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
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"fileId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.documentId }}"
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"conversion": {
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"name": "Sticky Note48",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
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"content": "**Optional - make the file shareable, and download in docx and PDF format**"
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"content": "## Replace Images in Google Docs Documents and Download as PDF/Docx\n\n## Use Case\nAutomate image replacement in Google Docs:\n- You need to update document images dynamically\n- You want to create multiple versions of a template with different images\n- You need to batch process document images from a URL database\n- You want to generate shareable documents with custom images\n\n## What this Workflow Does\nThe workflow automates image replacement in Google Docs:\n- Accepts image URLs from your database\n- Finds and replaces images in template documents\n- Creates new document copies with updated images\n- Optionally converts to PDF and makes documents shareable\n\n## Setup\n1. Connect your image URL database (column name must be \"url\")\n2. Set up [Google Docs OAuth 2 API credentials](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledocs/)\n3. Optional: Create a template document in Google Drive with placeholder images\n4. Optional: Configure [Google Drive authentication](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledrive/) for additional features\n\n## How to Adjust it to Your Needs\n- Remove template copying for single document processing\n- Adjust image ID selection for documents with multiple images\n- Configure sharing settings and download formats\n- Customize file naming and storage location\n\n\nMade by Simon @ [automake.io](https://automake.io)"
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}
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How this works
Easily update images in your Google Docs templates to create personalised documents, then download them as PDF or DOCX files for seamless sharing or archiving. This workflow saves time for content creators, marketers, or administrators who regularly customise reports, proposals, or newsletters without manual editing. The key step involves using Google Drive to locate and replace images in the document, followed by an HTTP request to extract and update the image ID precisely.
Use this workflow when you need to automate image swaps in batch processes, such as generating client-specific flyers or updating product visuals in guides. Avoid it for simple one-off edits or documents with complex formatting that might require visual review. Common variations include adding email notifications via integrations like Gmail after download, or chaining it with form submissions to trigger updates dynamically.
About this workflow
Replace Images In Google Docs Documents And Download As Pdf Docx. Uses manualTrigger, stickyNote, httpRequest, googleDrive. Event-driven trigger; 18 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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