The most intuitive PDF generator API
Generate PDFs dynamically using our best-in-class Drag-and-Drop Designer or advanced HTML Editor. Designed for both ease of use and powerful customization, our editors offer the most intuitive experience for seamless PDF creation. Integrate effortlessly with our API or automate workflows through Zapier.
POST /api/templates/{id}/pdf{
"data": {
"name": "John Doe",
"phone": "123123123",
"address": "1 Main Street, Somewhere",
"items": [
{ "item_name": "Item 1", "qty": 3, "price": "$ 120.00" },
{ "item_name": "Item 2", "qty": 2, "price": "$ 90.00" },
],
"subtotal": "$ 210.00",
"taxes": "$ 10.00",
"total": "$ 220.00"
}
}
How it works
One API, different methods
We know that flexibility is key when it comes to generating PDFs. That's why we offer different methods to build your PDFs templates. You can use our drag-and-drop designer, import your own PDFs, or convert HTML to PDF. All methods include dynamic data integration.
Drag and drop editor
Design your templates with ease
The WYSIWYG editor allows you to dynamically create professional-grade PDFs in minutes using our intuitive drag-and-drop designer, even if you are a non-technical user. With this powerful PDF generator, you can place elements exactly where you need them, resulting in a pixel-perfect PDF. Our designer boasts a wide array of components—from text, images, and tables to barcodes/QR codes and form fields, everything you need is at your fingertips. Customize your documents further by choosing from a vast selection of fonts, including Google Fonts, to match your brand’s style. Plus, you can import your own PDFs to use as templates, allowing for even greater flexibility.
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Dynamic Data Integration
- Populate your PDFs on-the-go with our API. Inject any data effortlessly into your templates, including dynamic images, ensuring a pixel-perfect result in every document.
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Import your own PDFs
- Upload your own PDFs and use them as a starting point for your templates. Customize them, add dynamic data and you're ready to go.
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Form Fields
- Add interactive form fields to your PDFs, like text boxes, checkboxes, and dropdowns, allowing users to fill in information digitally.
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Page-Level Customization
- Enjoy a high degree of flexibility, from PDF page size to the layout and design of each element. Easily adjust format, layout, and element rotation to create a perfectly tailored document that meets your needs.
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Fonts
- Choose from a wide range of fonts including Google Fonts to make your PDFs look exactly the way you want.
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Wide component library
- Access a rich array of elements such as text, images, tables, barcodes/QR codes and more.
HTML to PDF editor
Bring your own HTML
Harness the power of HTML and CSS to create custom PDF templates tailored to your needs using our dynamic PDF generator. Style your templates with custom CSS for a personalized appearance, selecting your own fonts, colors, and layouts. Our API includes helpful functions for complex tasks like calculations and conditional rendering, adjusting content visibility based on data inputs. Enhance your documents by easily adding advanced components such as charts and QR codes. This method offers extensive customization opportunities but requires basic coding skills.
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Flexibility
- Harness HTML and CSS to tailor your PDF templates, crafting the precise visual and tactile experience you envision.
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Cutting-edge Rendering
- Our HTML to PDF conversion utilizes Google Chrome’s rendering engine, enabling access to the most advanced web technologies.
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Custom CSS
- Apply your own custom CSS to your HTML templates to personalize fonts, colors, and overall style to your preference.
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Dynamic Data Integration
- Enrich your PDFs in real time with our API. Effortlessly feed any type of data into your templates for flawless outcomes.
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Helper Functions
- Our suite of helper functions takes on the heavy lifting—simplify everything from complex calculations to formatting.
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Conditional Rendering
- Employ conditional rendering to dynamically display or hide template elements based on the data inputs.
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Advanced Features
- Incorporate sophisticated components like charts and QR codes into your PDFs effortlessly with our advanced tools.
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Fonts
- Select from an extensive collection of fonts, including options from Google Fonts, to customize your PDFs to your exact aesthetic preferences.
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Scalable
- Leverage the power of our Serverless infrastructure to scale your PDF generation as needed.
PDF API Integrations
Integrate with any system
PDF-API.io provides two distinct integration options, each tailored to suit your specific needs and technical capabilities. Whether you're working with a complex system or you favor a straightforward, no-code environment, our solutions empower you to enhance your document workflows efficiently.
REST API
Dynamic PDF API
At the core of PDF-API.io is our powerful API. You can easily integrate our robust API directly into your existing systems with minimal effort and start using our dynamic PDF generator immediately. This option provides developers with the flexibility to customize PDF generation and management, integrating seamlessly with your internal applications and workflows. It's designed for tech-savvy users who want to maximize customization and fully utilize the capabilities of dynamic PDF generation.
- Powerful API
- Our easy to use REST API is designed to integrate seamlessly with your current systems. It comes with clear, comprehensive documentation that guides you step by step through the integration process.
- Real-Time Data Population
- With our easy-to-use API, you can swiftly populate your PDF templates with dynamic data. Whether it's customer details for an invoice, product descriptions for a catalogue, or survey results for a report, our platform handles it seamlessly.
curl -X POST "https://pdf-api.io/api/templates/{templateId}/pdf" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer {token}" \
-d '{
"data": {
"customer": {
"name": "John Doe",
"phone": "123123123",
"address": "1 Main Street, Somewhere"
},
"items": [
{ "name": "Item 1", "qty": 3, "price": "$ 120.00" },
{ "name": "Item 2", "qty": 2, "price": "$ 90.00" }
],
}'No-Code integrations
No-Code Integration with Zapier
For those looking to streamline their PDF creation processes without delving into coding, our no-code integration through Zapier is the perfect solution. Connect PDF-API.io to Zapier and seamlessly integrate with thousands of apps. This allows you to efficiently automate your tasks using our dynamic PDF generator, linking your preferred tools and services without any programming requirements.
Pricing
Start generating PDFs today
Affordable options for businesses of all sizes. Discover the plan that suits you best.
Free
If you just want to try it out
Free
- No credit card required
- 1 User
- 1 Template
- 100 PDF per month
- API / Zapier integration
Basic
Most popular
For freelancers and small businesses
- 7-day free trial
- 1 User
- 10 Templates
- API / Zapier integration
- QR Code / Barcode
- Forms
- Customize document metadata
Pro
Full featured for businesses
- 7-day free trial
- Team access (coming soon)
- Unlimited Templates
- API / Zapier integration
- QR Code / Barcode
- Forms
- Customize document metadata
- Upload your own PDF
- Webhooks
- Digital signature (coming soon)
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to our customer support team.
- Is there a free trial available?
- Yes, we offer a 7-day free trial for all our paid plans where you can access all features of the plan you choose. You won't be charged until the end of your trial period. You don't need to provide your credit card details to sign up for the free plan.
- Can I switch plans or cancel my subscription at any time?
- Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. If you choose to cancel, your subscription will end after the current billing cycle.
- What happens if I cancel my subscription?
- If you cancel your subscription, you will still have access to your account until the end of your billing cycle. After that, you will be downgraded to the free plan and will lose access to the features of your paid plan.
- What payment methods do you accept?
- We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
- What happens if I exceed my monthly PDF generation limit?
- If you reach 80% of your monthly PDF generation limit, we will notify you via email. If you exceed your limit, you will not be able to generate additional PDFs until the first day of the next month. You can upgrade your plan at any time to increase your monthly limit.
- How secure is my data?
- We prioritize your data's security. All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We adhere to strict privacy policies and ensure we're compliant with all relevant data protection laws.
- Do you provide customer support?
- As a small team, we are unable to provide 24/7 support. However, we do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. You can reach us via email at support@pdf-api.io