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This feature allows for the conversion of HTML code, HTML templates, or entire web pages (URLs) into PDF format. It’s designed to transform web content into a portable and universally accessible PDF format with ease.
Make Step

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Input

NameDescriptionRequired
Convert OptionsChoose from HTML to PDF, HTML Template to PDF, or URL to PDF.Yes
HTML to PDF
NameDescriptionRequired
Input HTML CodeProvide the raw HTML code for conversion.Yes
HTML Template to PDF
NameDescriptionRequired
HTML Template IDEnter the ID from HTML to PDF Templates.No
Input data in CSV or JSON formatSupply data in CSV or JSON format for the selected HTML template. Examples: CSV: invoice_id, totalrn12345,$999 JSON: {"invoice_id":"12345","total":"$999"}. Test your HTML to PDF Templates.Yes
URL to PDF
NameDescriptionRequired
Input URL to web pageEnter the URL of the web page for conversion. Example: https://google.com.Yes
NameDescriptionRequired
Output File NameSpecify a custom file name for the output file.No
OrientationSelect the PDF orientation: Portrait or Landscape.No
Paper SizeChoose the paper size, such as Legal, Letter, A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, etc.No
Render Page BackgroundSpecify if the page background should be rendered in the PDF.No
Do not wait for full loadSelect if the conversion should proceed without waiting for the full page load.No
MarginsSet custom margins, overriding CSS margin styles for the converted page.No
Execution ModeSelect Sync for small tasks up to 10 seconds. Choose Async for standard jobs, or Async For Large Docs for tasks over 30 seconds. Use Job Check module for retrieving results in large tasks.No
ProfilesAdd custom options for the process in a JSON string format. See API Profiles for more details.No
Output Links ExpirationSet the expiration time in minutes for output links. Default is 60 minutes. Increase this limit with a Business Plan or higher, see plans here for details.No
Export TypeChoose between Download a File or JSON Output. Default is Download a File.No

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Output

NameDescription
urlThis is the temporary URL provided by the PDF.co file server.
DataRepresents the output binary data. This data is generated only when the Export Type option is set to Download a File.
StatusIndicates the response status code. A success status is returned if the operation is successful.
Page CountThe total number of pages in the output PDF.
outputLinkValidTillSpecifies the timestamp until which the url remains accessible.
errorProvides details about any errors encountered during the process, if applicable.
nameThe designated name of the output file.
Job IdA unique identifier assigned to the job.
creditsThe amount of credits utilized for the process.
Remaining CreditsDisplays the balance of credits available in your account.
durationThe duration of time the process took to complete.

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Profiles

To display the Profiles fields, you must enable Advanced Settings by clicking the toggle:
Advanced Settings
You can set additional options for the operation used in the PDF.co module by using Profiles. A profile is a string in JSON-like format containing predefined parameters.

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Here’s an example of a Custom Profiles input:

{ "outputDataFormat": "base64" }
With this input, the PDF.co module will return the output in base64 format. You can find the list of available parameters for customizing profiles in the PDF.co operation documentation below:
You can use any regular API parameter from the API Reference within Make using the std_params feature in profiles. The std_params enables the definition of regular API parameters in a JSON format, See Standard Parameters for detailed documentation and examples.
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
outputDataFormatstring-If you require your output as base64 format, set this to base64
HTMLCodeHeadInjectstring-Injects CSS into the HTML <head> section to prevent page breaks within specified elements. See HTML to PDF Knowledge Base for more information.
DataEncryptionAlgorithmstring-Controls the encryption algorithm used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256.
DataEncryptionKeystring-Controls the encryption key used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.
DataEncryptionIVstring-Controls the encryption IV used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.
DataDecryptionAlgorithmstring-Controls the decryption algorithm used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256.
DataDecryptionKeystring-Controls the decryption key used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.
DataDecryptionIVstring-Controls the decryption IV used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.