Extract Invoice Data from Google Drive to Sheets with Mistral OCR ...
Extracting data from any PDF or image invoice dropped in Google Drive directly into Google Sheets is now made easy with Mistral OCR powered by AI. This free and fully modifiable n8n workflow eliminates the need for manual input and offers optional add-ons for advanced features.
What this template does
Say goodbye to manual data entry. Simply drop a PDF or phone-snapshot into your Invoices Inbox folder on Google Drive, and watch this n8n workflow in action:
- Auto-OCR the document using the Mistral OCR API
- Match any fields you specify in Row 1 of your Google Sheet (schema-agnostic)
- Append a clean and structured row every time
This template works seamlessly with both PDFs and images in any language supported by Mistral. The included JSON template is ready to import into self-hosted or n8n Cloud.
Who’s this for?
Whether you're a freelancer, part of a small finance team on Google Workspace, or self-hosting n8n, this workflow is designed for you. No coding skills are required to get started, but power users can easily tweak the flow to their specific needs.
Upcoming PRO Add-Ons
Exciting PRO add-ons are in the works for this template:
- Add-On #1 – Error Handling & Alerts (ships Jul 2025): Flags missing fields and sends notifications to prevent failures
- Add-On #2 – Auto-Currency Converter (ships Jul 2025): Detects currency symbols and converts Total into your base currency using a free FX API
- Add-On #3 – VAT / GST Breakdown (ships Jul 2025): Extracts VAT details for easy filings in EU/UK/AU
This template works seamlessly with both PDFs and images in any language supported by Mistral. The included JSON template is ready to import into self-hosted or n8n Cloud.
Customer Testimonials
Here's what some of our customers have to say about our workflow:
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