PDF.co

Description

PDF.co is a Web API platform, maintained by Artifex Software, that helps developers and teams automate document work with reliable APIs for data extraction, conversion, document generation, and workflow automation. It is designed to fit into business apps, no-code automations, and AI-powered products that need to process document data.

The REST-based API covers PDF extraction, editing, conversion, merging, splitting, HTML-to-PDF generation, form filling, barcode reading and generation, document parsing, and document classification, plus AI-powered invoice parsing that turns invoices into standardized JSON without templates. All requests are sent over HTTPS, and extensive documentation, source code samples, and a knowledge base support fast implementation.

PDF.co integrates with automation platforms including Zapier, Make, UiPath, Bubble, Salesforce, and SharePoint, letting non-developers connect PDF operations to thousands of apps with little to no coding. The platform is SOC 2 (Type 2) compliant, runs on AWS data centers, and offers user-controlled AES encryption, strict API logging options, and configurable file expiration. Pricing is credit-based with a one-month free trial that includes 10,000 credits.

PDF.co's Core Features

• PDF extraction to JSON, XML, Excel, HTML, text, and images

• PDF editing, merging, splitting, and form filling

• HTML-to-PDF and document generation

• AI-powered invoice parsing and document classification

• Barcode reading and generation (1D and 2D)

• Integrations with Zapier, Make, UiPath, Bubble, and Salesforce

• REST API over HTTPS with docs and code samples

• SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and user-controlled AES encryption

How to use PDF.co?

1. 1

   Sign up: Start the one-month free trial with 10,000 credits, no credit card required.

2. 2

   Get your API key: Access the REST Web API and documentation.

3. 3

   Call an endpoint: Use extraction, conversion, editing, or generation endpoints via HTTPS.

4. 4

   Integrate no-code: Connect PDF.co to Zapier, Make, or other platforms if you prefer no coding.

5. 5

   Scale up: Choose a subscription or credit pack based on your credit usage.

PDF.co's Use Cases

• Invoice automation
• Document conversion
• No-code workflows
• Data extraction
• Document generation

FAQ from PDF.co

• What can PDF.co do?

  It provides Web APIs to extract, edit, convert, merge, split, and generate PDFs, fill forms, read and generate barcodes, parse and classify documents, and run AI-powered invoice parsing.

• Is there a free trial?

  Yes. PDF.co offers a one-month free trial with 10,000 credits and no credit card required.

• How does pricing work?

  Pricing is credit-based across plans from Basic to Enterprise. Credits are consumed per API call, and you can enable automatic refills and low-credit notifications.

• What integrations are available?

  PDF.co integrates with Zapier, Make, UiPath, BluePrism, Bubble, Salesforce, and SharePoint, so you can automate PDF operations across thousands of apps with little to no code.

• How does invoice parsing work?

  AI-powered invoice parsing turns PDF invoices into quick, precise, standardized JSON without needing templates.

• Is PDF.co secure?

  Yes. It is SOC 2 (Type 2) compliant, runs on AWS data centers, and supports user-controlled AES encryption, strict API logging, and configurable output-link expiration.