Input
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode Value | Specify the value you wish to encode into the barcode. | Yes |
| Barcode Type | Select the type of barcode to generate. Defaults to a QR Code. | Yes |
| Source PDF URL | Provide 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. Leave this field empty to generate blank PDF files containing barcodes. | No |
| X Co-ordinate | Specify the X coordinate. Use the PDF.co tool to determine the X and Y coordinates on your PDF file. | Yes |
| Y Co-ordinate | Specify the Y coordinate. The PDF.co tool can assist in finding the X and Y coordinates. | Yes |
| Pages | Indicate the pages where the barcode should be added using page numbers or ranges. Leave blank to include all pages. The first page is numbered 0. Example: 0,2-5,7-. | Yes |
| Custom Profiles | A JSON string which adds options for the conversion process. See Custom Profiles for more. | No |
Source PDF URL & Google
When using Google Drive, it’s typically recommended to choose the File option. For more advanced file integration techniques, see Integrating File Sources with pdf.co.
Output
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
url | The temporary URL on the PDF.co file server. |
outputLinkValidTill | A timestamp which indicates how long the url will be available for. |
error | Details of any errors (if any). |
status | The response status code. If all good this will be 200. |
name | The name of the file. |
jobId | The unique identifier for the job. |
credits | The credits spent on the process. |
remainingCredits | The credits left on your account. |
duration | The time it took for the process. |
Custom profiles
Use Custom Profiles to enhance your workflow with additional processing options. EnterJSON configuration to customize OCR settings, output format, text extraction methods, and more.
Sample JSON
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
outputDataFormat | string | - | If you require your output as base64 format, set this to base64 |
Pages[0].SetCropBox() | array[string] | - | Crop a PDF file using an array to define the crop area. The crop box is defined by a rectangle [x, y, width, height] in PDF points (1 Point = 1/72 inches). |
DisableLigatures | boolean | false | To disable ligaturization, for example for Hebrew, use the following: |
FlattenDocument() | boolean | false | Flattening a document renders it as read-only. Handy if you want to remove editing or copying capability. |
DataEncryptionAlgorithm | string | - | Controls the encryption algorithm used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
DataEncryptionKey | string | - | Controls the encryption key used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
DataEncryptionIV | string | - | Controls the encryption IV used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
DataDecryptionAlgorithm | string | - | Controls the decryption algorithm used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
DataDecryptionKey | string | - | Controls the decryption key used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
DataDecryptionIV | string | - | Controls the decryption IV used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |