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Input

NameDescriptionRequired
Import OptionsChoose the input source, either Upload a File or Import a File from URL.Yes
Upload a File
NameDescriptionRequired
DataUpload a file using raw binary data from another module. Note: This requires additional credits as it first uploads to PDF.co Temporary Files Storage.Yes
Output File NameSpecify a custom file name for the output file.No
Import a File from URL
NameDescriptionRequired
URLProvide the URL to the source PDF document, or a filetoken:// link from PDF.co Built-In Files Storage. If you use another cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox ensure the link is publicly accessible.Yes
Output File NameSpecify a custom file name for the output file.No
Split
NameDescriptionRequired
Split ByProvide split by options. Valid values: Page Numbers, Text Found or Barcode.Yes
Split by - Page Numbers
NameDescriptionRequired
PagesSpecify comma-separated page indices or ranges for splitting. The first page is numbered 1. Example: 1,2,3- or 1,2,3-7. Use special notations like 1 for the last page or * for splitting into separate pages.Yes
Split by - Text Found or Barcode
NameDescriptionRequired
Search StringSpecify the text or barcode to search for when splitting the PDF. Use macros for barcodes, such as [[barcode:<types> <value>]]. For example, [[barcode:qrcode 12345]] to search for a QR code with the value 12345.No
ExcludeKey PagesChoose to exclude pages where the search result is found. This option is useful if you want to omit certain pages based on the search criteria.No
Regex SearchEnable this option if you are using regular expressions for your search. This allows for more complex search patterns.No
Case SensitiveDetermine whether the search should be case sensitive. Enable this if the text case is important for your search criteria.No
LanguageSelect the language used for OCR (Optical Character Recognition). This is relevant when searching text in scanned PDFs or images.No
NameDescriptionRequired
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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Integrating External File Sources

Streamline your Make workflows with external file sources like Google Drive and Dropbox using their unique actions. Discover efficient integration strategies in our guide: File Source Integrations in Make.

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Output

NameDescription
urlThis is the temporary URL provided by the PDF.co file server.
URLsContains string array of split PDF URLs. This data is generated only when the Export Type option is set to JSON Output.
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.
outputLinkValidTillSpecifies the timestamp until which the url remains accessible.
errorProvides details about any errors encountered during the process, if applicable.
File 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
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.