HTTP Request node missing “Response Format: File”

[Maximise_Performance]

Hi, I’m very new to coding and using GPT to help build an automated video system with n8n.

I recently upgraded to the Starter Plan, and need the HTTP Request node to download .mp4 files as binary. GPT says I need to set “Response Format” to File in the node’s settings — but that option isn’t showing up at all, even with:

• Latest node version (4.2)
• Fresh workflows/nodes
• Different browsers/incognito

I’ve tried everything, but the Response Format setting is just not there. Could this be a provisioning issue with my workspace?

Would appreciate help — thanks!

[jabbson]

Hey @Maximise_Performance hope all is well. Welcome to the community.

Could you clarify, do you need to download your mp4 file from within your workflow?
As in do you need to send a Request from the HTTP Request node (I mean what else could it be…)? Why are you trying to set a response format in the node that doesn’t send response, but a request? What are you trying to do? Which mp4 are you trying to download?

[darrell_tw]

Don’t believe GPT on this.

It usually gave the wrong direction or the setting that didn’t exist.

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Back to your question.

If your url and parameter is right.

You should see a data in the response. Can you show what steps already being test?