Hello, I have a question regarding converting DOC files to PDF on Google Drive. I've set up an automation process to connect Google Docs to Airtable to fill out files for me, and then directly save them on Google Drive. Before, it would do all this and automatically convert the DOC file to PDF. Since January 2024, it no longer converts it. Any ideas regarding this issue would be appreciated. Thank you.
Problem in converting Google Docs to PDF in a Google Drive folder
This post has been closed for comments. Please create a new post if you need help or have a question about this topic.
+11- Community Manager
Welcome to the Community,
Was the Zap using a export/download link to provide the PDF version of the file?
If so, then the changes made on Google’s end which came into affect from January 2, 2024 are likely what’s affecting the Zap: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/10/upcoming-changes-to-third-party-cookies-in-google-drive.html
Instead of having the export/download link formatted as “https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=FILEID” it would need to be formatted as “http://docs.google.com/document/d/FILEID/export?format=pdf” - with the FILEID part being replaced with the ID for the Google Document.
Can you try updating the URL that’s used in the Zap and let me know if that gets it working again?
ZapConnect 2026 is coming
Join us September 23rd, 2026 for a free, one-day virtual event with 30+ sessions on AI automation. Get live build-alongs, playbooks, and strategies to lead AI transformation at your organization.
Log in to the Community
No account yet? Create an account
Use your Zapier credentials
Log in with ZapierEnter your E-mail address. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password.