ActionGoogle GeminiUpdated May 2026

How do I upload a file to Gemini?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Gemini → Upload File for Gemini" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 6 Google Gemini actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
File URL file_url	string	Required	File URL (required)
Display Name display_name	string	Optional	report.pdf
MIME Type mime_type	string	Optional	application/pdf, image/jpeg, video/mp4

Sample request

{
  "file_url": "e.g. https://example.com/path",
  "display_name": "report.pdf",
  "mime_type": "application/pdf, image/jpeg, video/mp4"
}

Returns

{
  "file": {
    "uri": "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/files/abc-123",
    "name": "files/abc-123",
    "state": "ACTIVE",
    "mimeType": "application/pdf",
    "sizeBytes": "12345"
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Upload File for Gemini.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Google Gemini

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Google Gemini

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Google Gemini

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Google Gemini

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Upload File for Gemini.

What does the Upload File for Gemini action do in Google Gemini?

Uploads a file to Gemini's Files API. Useful for media >20MB or when reusing the same file across multiple Generate Content calls. Files auto-delete after 48 hours.

What inputs does Upload File for Gemini require?

Required: File URL. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Google Gemini returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Upload File for Gemini support batch operations?

Yes. Run Upload File for Gemini inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Gemini's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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