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Read a File from Disk

Technical teams learning how to read local files inside an n8n workflow.

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What it does

This n8n template is a companion workflow for the documentation of the Read Binary File node. It shows how a file stored on disk can be read inside n8n. The source gives no further description, so the exact steps are not covered here.

Use cases

  1. 01Read a file from a local folder into n8n
  2. 02See an example of the Read Binary File node
  3. 03Start a file-processing workflow from this example

Questions about
Read a File from Disk.

What is Read a File from Disk used for?

Technical teams learning how to read local files inside an n8n workflow. This n8n template is a companion workflow for the documentation of the Read Binary File node. It shows how a file stored on disk can be read inside n8n. The source gives no further description, so the exact steps are not covered here.

How do I import Read a File from Disk into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Read a File from Disk safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.