While using n8n version 1.111.0, I encountered a critical issue with the Extract from PDF node. Whenever I try to extract text from a PDF, the entire n8n server crashes.
This happens even with very small files (e.g., a 23 KB PDF). As soon as the workflow sends the file to n8n and the Extract from PDF node processes it, the server becomes unresponsive and goes down completely.
Steps to Reproduce:
Use n8n v1.111.0.
Create a workflow with the Extract from PDF node.
Send a PDF file (~23 KB).
Run the workflow.
Observe that the n8n server crashes immediately.
Expected Behavior:
The Extract from PDF node should process the file and return extracted text without causing a server crash.
Actual Behavior:
The entire n8n server crashes during PDF extraction.
Environment:
n8n Version: 1.111.0
File size tested: 23 KB PDF
Issue reproducible consistently
Request:
Please investigate this issue, as it blocks any PDF extraction functionality in v1.111.0.
You should also share a screenshot of your workflow and the PDF (If possible) you are testing with. This will help others understand the setup and suggest more accurate solutions.
I created a sample workflow using only the Extract from PDF node to test why it wasn’t working, but even with this simplified workflow, it still did not work.
