What this operation supports in CloudConvert
Bundles multiple input files into a single archive, such as a zip, as one task within a CloudConvert job.
Implementation details
This is one task type within a larger job -- the files being archived typically come from earlier import or convert tasks in that same job, rather than being uploaded directly to this task alone.
Operational considerations
The archive task only starts once the tasks producing its input files have finished, so its completion depends on the rest of the job's task chain.
Use cases
Use Case 1: Bundle reports generated by a pipeline. Use Case 2: Gather multiple exports into a single download. Use Case 3: Prepare a distributable package for clients. Use Case 4: Create an archival backup of assets.