Automatic media download from WhatsApp Business messages with HTTP storage
This workflow listens for incoming WhatsApp messages that contain media (e.g., images) and automatically downloads the media file using WhatsApp's private media URL. - The trigger node activates when a WhatsApp message with media is received. - The media ID is extracted from the message payload. - A private media URL is retrieved using the media ID. - The media file is downloaded using an authenticated HTTP request. Ideal for: - Archiving WhatsApp media to external systems. - Triggering further
At a glance
Automatic media download from WhatsApp Business messages with HTTP storage is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects WhatsApp, Google Drive, Dropbox. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.
- Platform
- n8n
- Connects
- WhatsApp, Google Drive, Dropbox
- Modules
- 3
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.0

About this workflow
This workflow listens for incoming WhatsApp messages that contain media (e.g., images) and automatically downloads the media file using WhatsApp's private media URL. - The trigger node activates when a WhatsApp message with media is received. - The media ID is extracted from the message payload. - A private media URL is retrieved using the media ID. - The media file is downloaded using an authenticated HTTP request. Ideal for: - Archiving WhatsApp media to external systems. - Triggering further automations based on received media. - Integrating with cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Amazon S3. Set up steps - Connect your WhatsApp Business API account. - Add HTTP credentials for downloading media via private URL. - Set up the webhook in your WhatsApp Business account. - Extend the workflow as needed for your use case (e.g., file storage, alerts).
How to import this n8n workflow
- 1
Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.
- 2
Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.
- 3
Select the downloaded JSON and import.
- 4
Set up credentials for each node that requires them.
- 5
Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.
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