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request.json

// POST https://pdf-api.io/api/generate

{
  "template_id": "invoice_tech_v2",
  "data": {
    "invoice_no": "INV-2025-001",
    "client": {
      "name": "StartUp Inc.",
      "email": "billing@startup.io"
    },
    "items":[
      { "desc": "API Plan Pro", "price": 49.00 },
      { "desc": "Setup Fee", "price": 15.00 }
    ],
    "total": 64.00
  }
}

INVOICE

#INV-2025-001

StartUp Inc.

billing@startup.io

Description	Price
API Plan Pro	$49.00
Setup Fee	$15.00

Total$64.00

Generated in 120ms

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Two methods. One API.

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Drag-and-Drop Editor

Ideal for product, HR, and marketing teams. Create templates visually, drag and drop elements, and preview in real-time.

✓Intuitive WYSIWYG Interface
✓Dynamic variables {{client_name}}
✓Import existing PDF as background

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HTML/CSS Editor

Built for demanding developers. Use HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript for pixel-perfect control over complex layouts.

✓Headless Chrome Rendering Engine
✓Conditional logic (if/else loops)
✓Javascript Support (Charts, QR Codes)

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Integrates perfectly with your stack

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PHP / Laravel

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Simple for every profile

Whether you're a technical expert or not, automate your documents without friction. Visual editor for business teams, code for developers.

Ready for Hyper-Growth

From 10 users today to 1 million tomorrow, our API scales instantly. Never be a victim of your own success.

High-Fidelity Branding

Your brand image is essential. Generate documents compliant with your brand guidelines, with precise colorimetry and "Pixel Perfect" rendering.

Two integration modes. Zero friction.

Whether you're a developer or not, automate your documents in a blink.

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Direct REST API

Send JSON, get a PDF. A simple, documented API compatible with all languages (Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby...).

curl -X POST https://api.pdf-api.io/v1/generate \
-H "Authorization: Bearer key_..." \
-d '{"template": "invoice"}'
# -> Returns binary PDF stream

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No-Code (Zapier / Make)

Connect PDF-API to 5,000+ apps (Salesforce, Airtable, Typeform) without writing a single line of code.

1New Typeform submission

2Generate PDF with PDF-API

3Send email via Gmail

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Simple and transparent pricing.

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Monthly

Annual-2 months free

Discovery

Just to try it out.

0$/mo

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No credit card required
100 PDFs / month
1 User
1 Template
API / Zapier integration

Basic

For freelancers and small businesses.

20$/mo

7-day free trial

5,000 PDFs / month
1 User
10 Templates
API / Zapier integration
QR Code / Barcode
Forms
Custom metadata

Pro

For businesses.

65$/mo

7-day free trial

10,000 PDFs / month
Team Access
Unlimited Templates
Everything in Basic +
Import existing PDF
Webhooks
Digital signature (coming soon)

Feature Details

Everything you need, however you create.

Dynamic Data

Automate with variables {customer_name}, dynamic images, and QR codes.

PDF Import & Merge

Use your PDFs as backgrounds or merge multiple existing files.

Interactive Forms

Text fields, checkboxes, and radio buttons to collect data effortlessly.

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