# Create document from file

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity creates a new document from a specified file.

![Create document from file workflow activity loading a file into a SharePoint parent folder](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_document_from_file_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Create document from **file path** to **parent folder URL**. Overwrite existing document.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file path | URL for the file containing the document to load. The URL can be either a local file or an HTTP URL (web address). |
| parent folder URL | Full URL to the destination folder.; Example: `http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents` |
| Overwrite | Specifies whether to overwrite an existing file. Options:; - **Overwrite** - Overwrites the existing file.; - **Do not Overwrite** - Keeps the existing file.; - **Create unique name** - Creates a unique file name if the file already exists. |