Organize Gmail Attachments in Google Drive Folders by Sender Email

This n8n workflow automates the processing of incoming Gmail emails by extracting attachments and sorting them into dedicated Google Drive folders named after the sender's email address. It supports both manual execution and automatic triggering via Gmail polling every minute, fetching emails within a customizable date range. The workflow intelligently checks for existing folders under a parent 'Email Attachments' directory, creating them only if absent to prevent duplicates. Attachments are split into binary data, with filenames preserved, and uploaded seamlessly to the appropriate folder.

Key benefits include significant time savings by eliminating manual downloading and sorting, enhanced organization through sender-based categorization for easy traceability, and secure cloud backup in Google Drive to mitigate data loss risks. Its modular design allows scalability, such as integration with other storage services like Dropbox or extension into broader document management pipelines.

Ideal use cases span business environments like travel and hospitality booking management, where attachments from airlines, hotels, or vendors (e.g., itineraries, invoices) are automatically archived by sender. It's also valuable for sales teams handling vendor quotes, HR processing resumes, or any scenario involving email-based file receipt, reducing clutter and boosting productivity.