n8n + Pictify

Self-hosted workflow automation with full control and privacy.

AUTOMATION · NO CODE · 15-MINUTE SETUP

About Integration

n8n is an open-source, self-hostable workflow automation tool. For teams that need to keep data on-premise or want maximum customization, n8n with Pictify provides powerful image generation while maintaining full control over your infrastructure.

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Pictify n8n

Trigger in any app → render in Pictify → use the URL

01

Key Capabilities

  • Self-hosted option
  • Open source
  • Custom nodes support
  • Full data control
02

Common Use Cases

  • Webhook from your app Render a share image Store the URL in your own database USE TEMPLATE
  • Nightly schedule Render the daily report card Upload it to your own S3 bucket USE TEMPLATE
  • New record in Postgres Render a badge Attach it back to the record USE TEMPLATE
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Integration Guide

ABOUT 15 MINUTES 7 STEPS

  1. Store Your API Key as a Credential

    In n8n, go to Settings → Credentials → Add Credential. Create a "Header Auth" credential with your Pictify API key.

    CODE 
    Name: Pictify API
Header Auth:
  Name: Authorization
  Value: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

    TIP Using credentials keeps your API key secure and reusable across workflows.

  2. Create a New Workflow

    Click "New Workflow" in n8n. Add a trigger node: use Manual Trigger for testing or Webhook/Schedule for production.

  3. Add an HTTP Request Node

    Add an "HTTP Request" node and connect it to your trigger. This will call the Pictify API.

  4. Configure the HTTP Request

    Set up the node to POST to Pictify's render endpoint with your template configuration.

    CODE 
    Method: POST
URL: https://api.pictify.io/v1/render

Authentication: Predefined Credential Type
Credential Type: Header Auth
Credential: Pictify API (created in step 1)

Send Headers: ON
Header Parameters:
  Content-Type: application/json

Send Body: ON
Body Content Type: JSON
Specify Body: Using Fields Below

Body Parameters:
  templateId: your-template-id
  format: png
  variables: {
    "title": "{{ $json.title }}",
    "subtitle": "{{ $json.subtitle }}"
  }

    TIP Use n8n expressions like {{ $json.fieldName }} to map data from previous nodes.

  5. Test the Workflow

    Click "Execute Workflow" to run a test. The HTTP node output will contain the generated image URL.

    CODE 
    // Success output from HTTP node:
{
  "success": true,
  "imageUrl": "https://cdn.pictify.io/renders/abc123.png",
  "renderTime": 1.5
}

  6. Process the Response

    Add subsequent nodes to use the image URL. Common options: save to disk, upload to S3, update database, or send notification.

    CODE 
    // Access the image URL in subsequent nodes:
{{ $json.imageUrl }}

// Example: Download the image with another HTTP node
Method: GET
URL: {{ $json.imageUrl }}
Response Format: File

  7. Batch Processing with Loop

    For generating multiple images, use the SplitInBatches node to process items one at a time and avoid rate limits.

    CODE 
    // Workflow structure for batch:
Trigger → Get Data → SplitInBatches → HTTP Request (Pictify) → Merge → Save Results

// SplitInBatches settings:
Batch Size: 1
Options: Add pause between batches (1 second)

    TIP The SplitInBatches node is essential for processing arrays without overwhelming the API.

NO CODE REQUIRED

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