> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pdf.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Custom API Call

> Integrate this step into your Zapier workflow to execute custom API calls to the PDF.co API, designed for advanced users who need more flexibility and control.

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## Input

| Name                             | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Required |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **PDF.co API Endpoint**          | Choose a PDF.co API endpoint or input a custom endpoint path. Consult the [PDF.co API Docs](/api-reference) for detailed information.                                                                                                                                                                       | Yes      |
| **URL Input Parameter Override** | Override the `url` input parameter in the `Input JSON`. Accepts direct links, `filetoken://` links (for files in [PDF.co Built-In Files Storage](https://app.pdf.co/files)), or multiple comma-separated links. Compatible with Google Docs, Google Drive, Dropbox links that are accessible without login. | No       |
| **Input JSON**                   | Provide an input JSON containing the necessary parameters for the API call.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | No       |

### Source PDF URL & Google

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  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](/integrations/zapier/input-file-sources).

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## 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](/api-reference/introduction) code. If all good this will be `200`. |
| `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.                                                        |