How do I prevent uploading a ZIP file on Google Drive when a new recording is created on Zoom?

Hi @ajsonnick 

Good question.

Zoom likely provides a ZIP file to keep the recordings as small as possible, since those could be long based on the recording length.

Files larger than 100 MB may result in a time out error.
You can only add 1 file per field.
If you need to add additional files, you'll need to add separate action steps.

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Thanks for that! I did a few tests. It seems to be if there are multiple files (like I start a meeting with myself AND do a screen share) then it zips them.

Is there any way to have them unzipped in that google drive folder? It really hinders our process.

@ajsonnick 

You’d likely need to use a different app in the Zap that can unzip ZIP files.

Perhaps look into using ConvertAPI: https://www.convertapi.com/zip-to-extract

Thanks Troy!

So I’m trying to use that, I’m just very confused what I should be pulling.

I’m getting the “Error from halted execution: Error: "No supported files to extract from archive." error message.

I’m using the filename of the file being uploaded. I’ve also tried the ID, that didn’t work.

Any ideas?

@ajsonnick 

This is for the ConvertAPI, not their Zap app integration.

Perhaps look into using ConvertAPI: https://www.convertapi.com/zip-to-extract

App APIs can be used in Zaps with the Webhooks app as an action step.

@ajsonnick

This is for the ConvertAPI, not their Zap app integration.

Perhaps look into using ConvertAPI: https://www.convertapi.com/zip-to-extract

App APIs can be used in Zaps with the Webhooks app as an action step.

 

Thanks!!!! 

That’s beyond me LOL. Any idea of where I can get help to just complete this last step so we can have this up and running? 

Much appreciated.

@ajsonnick 

If you’re looking to hire help, check out the Certified Zapier Experts: https://zapier.com/experts

@ajsonnick 

The error seems to be because the file types (mp4, m4a) are NOT supported by ConvertAPI: https://www.convertapi.com/doc/file-formats

I was able to extract the sample files (different formats) from a ZIP using the native ConvertAPI - Convert File action.

That means a different app would have to be used that supports audio/video files, plus you may encounter an issue where the video file is too large.

@ajsonnick 

Maybe try CloudConvert?

https://zapier.com/apps/cloudconvert/integrations#triggers-and-actions

@ajsonnick

Or try ZIP Archive API:

https://zapier.com/apps/archive-api/integrations#triggers-and-actions

@ajsonnick

Or try ZIP Archive API:

https://zapier.com/apps/archive-api/integrations#triggers-and-actions

 

Thanks @Troy Tessalone !  I tried those but I think the issue is that in Step 3 my “upload to Drive” because it’s multiple files, it’s zipping it, and I need a way to tell Zapier that the file has been zipped, otherwise it doesn’t know what to convert.

Is there a way of telling it to look for something in the folder?

I reached out to a few experts to hire them :) 

@ajsonnick 

When I tested previously with ConvertAPI, this is how I mapped the ZIP file from the GDrive step.

@ajsonnick

When I tested previously with ConvertAPI, this is how I mapped the ZIP file from the GDrive step.

 

Thank you! I tried that but it doesn’t seem to be seeing that it had uploaded a zipped folder. I tried ZIP Archive too.

I really appreciate your help so much!!!

@ajsonnick 

Every app is a bit different, so sometimes it’s a matter of trial and error to find the correct app and getting it configured to work.