Import files from public URLs, then convert them with the OrbConvert API.
Import a file from any publicly accessible URL. OrbConvert downloads it, detects the format, and returns suggested conversion targets — ready for the conversion endpoint.
curl -X POST https://api.orbconvert.com/api/import/url \
-H "x-api-key: ch_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "url": "https://example.com/files/document.pdf" }'
# Response:
# {
# "file": { "id": "file_abc123", "name": "document.pdf", ... },
# "detection": { "format": "pdf", "category": "document", ... },
# "suggestions": ["docx", "epub", "txt"],
# "source": "url"
# }Coming soon
These integrations are on our roadmap. Use the REST API directly in the meantime.
Slack App
PlannedConvert files directly from Slack channels with slash commands like /orbconvert convert [format].
Zapier
PlannedAutomate conversions with Zapier. Planned triggers: New File in Folder, Conversion Complete. Planned actions: Convert File, Download Result.
n8n & Make
PlannedNative nodes for n8n and Make (formerly Integromat) are planned. Both will support Convert File, Batch Convert, and Get Status operations.
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