# PDF Generator API for automated document creation

> Automate your business PDFs, invoices, resumes, receipts and more with a simple API and integrations.

- **URL**: https://templated.io/pdf-generator-api/

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Turn your business data into invoices, certificates and other branded PDFs automatically. Connect your data, define the template and generate each document without updating it by hand.

Customizable PDF templates

Works with n8n, Make & Zapier

Import your existing Canva & PDF designs

[Get started for free](https://app.templated.io/signup) · [View API documentation](https://templated.io/docs/renders/create/)

50 free credits. No credit card required.

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Auto generate invoices, certificates, catalogs and more via API or #nocode tools

## Design your template layout once. Your data fills every document.

Map names, dates, prices and images to specific template fields. Set their positions, dimensions and alignment once, then reuse the layout for every record, with consistent branding each time.

### Import your existing PDF or Canva design

Turn a design you already have into an editable template. Import a Canva project or existing PDF into Templated, review the imported elements and configure which fields to personalise.

Adjust layouts and branding in the visual editor, then connect your template to your workflow. No need to start from scratch.

[See how import works](https://templated.io/canva-automation/)

### Create and update PDF templates visually

Arrange text fields, images, logos and tables in the drag-and-drop editor. Set positions, dimensions and text-fitting options for each field. Your template handles the layout while your workflow supplies the content.

Your team manages branding and spacing without touching your integration code. Update a design in the editor and your next render picks it up automatically.

[Explore the editor](https://templated.io/features/)

### Start with an AI-generated PDF template

Describe the document you need and Templated generates a starting layout for you. Preview it with your own content, refine the field positions and connect it to your workflow, all without designing from a blank canvas.

[Try the AI template generator](https://templated.io/ai-template-generator/)

## Automate every document your business creates on repeat

Invoices, certificates, catalogs, quotes and more. Pick a template and produce every version from your data, in your branding, as often as you need it.

![Invoice PDF with line items and the amount due](https://templated.io/_astro/invoice-02.OOaFC9F4.webp)

### [Invoices and receipts](https://templated.io/use-cases/pdf-automation-api/invoices/)

Create branded PDFs with customer details, purchased products, payment references and totals supplied by your billing system.

![Certificate of completion with the recipient name and course](https://templated.io/_astro/cert-01.CNQRVxUK.webp)

### [Certificates and diplomas](https://templated.io/use-cases/pdf-automation-api/certificates/)

Generate personalised certificates for courses, training, internships and awards using recipient names, achievement details and completion dates.

![Product catalog page with a grid of products and prices](https://templated.io/_astro/catalog.Y_SzyE61.webp)

### [Product catalogs and price lists](https://templated.io/integrations/catalog/)

Turn product photos, descriptions and prices into catalogs, wholesale lists and customer-specific offers, assembled automatically from your data.

![Sales proposal with services, prices and a total](https://templated.io/_astro/proposal.B_S6Wj2E.webp)

### Quotes and proposals

Populate sales documents with customer information, service descriptions, product images and prepared pricing, ready to send in seconds.

![Property listing sheet with a house photo, specifications and price](https://templated.io/_astro/property-sheet.DWsvLj5V.webp)

### Property sheets and brochures

Create listing PDFs with property photos, specifications, prices and agent details. Reuse your design for each property or location.

![Report page with key figures and a bar chart](https://templated.io/_astro/report.Db6FowtF.webp)

### Reports, guides and checklists

Combine summaries, figures, images and client details in branded documents with a repeatable page structure, generated on demand.

[Browse all PDF templates](https://templated.io/templates/)

## Build complete documents with control over every page

Go beyond single-page output. Create multi-page documents, merge renders, deliver to your own storage and more.

### Generate multi-page PDFs

Create a multi-page template, supply the content for each page and combine the output into one PDF. Use it for brochures, guides and other documents with a defined layout.

### Assemble catalogs from spreadsheets

Upload a CSV or Excel file and map its columns to your product fields. Templated fills the product grid, creates category sections and combines covers, dividers and product pages into a single catalog.

[Explore catalog generation](https://templated.io/integrations/catalog/)

### Prepare PDFs for print

Choose CMYK output and PDF flattening when your print workflow requires them. Check a generated sample against your printer’s specifications before production.

### Merge generated documents

Combine separately rendered files into one PDF using the merge endpoint. Build a cover page, a table of contents and content sections as individual renders, then merge them into the final file.

[Read the merge documentation](https://templated.io/docs/renders/merge/)

### Deliver to your own storage

Send generated files to your S3-compatible bucket on Scale and Enterprise plans. Keep documents in your own infrastructure and serve them directly from your application.

### PDF and image from one template

Change the format parameter to generate a PDF or an image from the same template. Use the PDF for document workflows and the image for email, social or preview thumbnails.

## Add images and videos to your workflow

Automate more of your business content with Templated’s visual editor and generation API.

![Product ad image generated from a template](https://templated.io/_astro/studio-wireless.CKt8IKxS.webp)

### [Image automation](https://templated.io/image-automation-api/)

Generate social posts, product banners, property graphics and other branded images from reusable templates and changing data.

MP4

### [Video automation](https://templated.io/video-automation-api/)

Generate MP4 videos from animated templates. Update text, images and offers to create new versions for products, campaigns and locations.

Integrations

## Connect the PDF generation API to your workflow

Generate documents from your application, an automation platform or the data in your spreadsheet.

### For developers: generate PDFs from JSON data

Send your template ID, choose PDF output and supply the fields to update. The API returns a file URL your application can use.

[Read the PDF generation API documentation](https://templated.io/docs/renders/create/)

cURL

```
curl -X POST https://api.templated.io/v1/render \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "template": "YOUR_CERTIFICATE_TEMPLATE_ID",
    "format": "pdf",
    "layers": {
      "recipient_name": { "text": "Alex Morgan" },
      "course_name": { "text": "Customer Success Essentials" },
      "completion_date": { "text": "20 October 2026" }
    }
  }'
```

Replace the template ID and layer names with those from your template. Set `"format": "pdf"`, `"png"` or `"jpg"`.

### For no-code teams: n8n, Make and Zapier

Connect your data source, map its fields to your template and add PDF generation to your existing automation.

[Browse all integrations](https://templated.io/integrations/)

- #### [n8n](https://templated.io/integrations/n8n/)

  Generate a document after your workflow retrieves and prepares the required data.

- #### [Make](https://templated.io/integrations/make/)

  Connect a form, spreadsheet or business application to Templated, then pass the generated PDF to your delivery or storage step.

- #### [Zapier](https://templated.io/integrations/zapier/)

  Trigger PDF generation when a record is created, a form is submitted or another connected event occurs.

### For spreadsheet users: generate PDFs in batches

Upload a CSV or Excel file, map its columns to your template and preview individual records before generation.

Create certificates, personalised letters and other documents from the information already organised in your spreadsheet.

[Explore spreadsheet generation](https://templated.io/integrations/spreadsheet/)

### For AI workflows: connect through MCP

Connect a compatible AI assistant to Templated to work with your templates and generate PDFs from supplied content.

- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
- Any MCP client

[Set up the MCP integration](https://templated.io/docs/integrations/mcp/setup/)

### Keep recurring generation moving

Use asynchronous rendering to submit a generation request without holding the connection open. A completion webhook lets your application continue when the PDF is ready.

[Read async documentation](https://templated.io/docs/renders/create/)

On Scale and Enterprise plans, you can also deliver generated files to your own S3-compatible storage.

1. Submit render
2. PDF generates
3. Webhook fires
4. Your app continues

## PDF generator API pricing based on the pages you generate

Each generated PDF page uses one render credit. A one-page invoice uses one credit; a five-page brochure uses five.

### Starter

**$29** /month, billed annually

1,000 render credits / mo

For teams getting started with automated PDF generation and exploring what’s possible.

- All PDF output formats
- API + no-code integrations
- Spreadsheet generation

[Get started](https://app.templated.io/signup)

### Scale

Popular

**$79** /month, billed annually

5,000 render credits / mo

For growing teams with regular PDF workflows: certificates, invoices and catalogs at volume.

- Everything in Starter
- Embedded editor
- S3-compatible storage delivery

[Get started](https://app.templated.io/signup)

### Enterprise

**$179** /month, billed annually

25,000 render credits / mo

For businesses with high-volume PDF generation needs and custom requirements.

- Everything in Scale
- Dedicated support
- Custom credit volumes

[Get started](https://app.templated.io/signup)

Credits are shared across PDF, image and video generation. [Compare plans](https://templated.io/pricing/)

Start with 50 free credits. No credit card required.

## Put your PDF generation on autopilot

Connect your billing system, spreadsheet or application and let Templated generate every invoice, certificate or catalog from it.

[Get started for free](https://app.templated.io/signup)

50 free credits. No credit card required.

### Add document design and editing to your SaaS product

Let customers create and customise document templates inside your application, then generate PDFs from their designs and data.

Embed Templated’s editor, match it to your branding and configure the editing tools available to your users.

For simpler personalisation, use Form Mode. Customers update selected text, images and colours through a form with a live preview. You choose which template layers they can change.

[Explore the embedded editor](https://templated.io/embed-image-editor-in-your-app/)

Production embedding is available on Scale and Enterprise plans.

![Embedded document editor inside a SaaS application](https://templated.io/_astro/embed-certificate.BecuYkbs.webp)

- Free templates

  200+

- Images per month

  2M+

- Videos & PDFs per month

  1M+

- Templates created

  200K+

What customers say about Templated

[Rated 4.7](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/templated.io)

> "Business pressures now demand almost a 24x7 operation. The difference between choosing one SaaS product or another isn't just down to the technical capabilities of each, but down to their responsiveness when it doesn't quite work. In this case, an issue blocked us from being able to use the platform as intended. Within minutes of using the live chat, the issue was not only reproduced but correctly identified. Within the hour, the hot fix had been coded, tested and applied - unblocking the bottleneck and allowing us to carry on working. This is exceptional and the reason why I can't recommend this company enough - I'm so impressed and very grateful for their hard work. Keep it up!"
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> Jason (March 12, 2026)

> "This is a clever idea, especially in concert with programmatic (AI-generated) SEO."
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> Ryan Hoover, Creator of ProductHunt (17 January 2024)

> "We were looking for tools to help our users create and edit images with templates. We tried options like Canva, but Templated.io turned out to be the perfect choice for our product. It offers an easy API to render images, and its embed editor lets us provide our users with a full editing experience without having to create complex frontend components. It's a really great tool!"
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> Harish (September 16, 2025)

> "We integrate Templated.io into our portal for custom flyer generation. The editor is amazing, and the Canva import tool is exactly what we were looking for. Massive shoutout to Pedro for the technical support. He responds incredibly fast and fixes issues in no time. Highly recommended!"
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> Yuan Zhuang (June 9, 2026)

> "Brilliant piece of software. Reasonably priced (vs Canva's outrageously expensive API), and despite a few intricacies with the editor, a really fully-featured document generation API. Really great support too from Pedro, the founder!"
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> Jacob Burns (August 17, 2025)

> "Very reliable platform. Almost no errors ever. Easy to setup templates and use the API. And AMAZING support!"
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> Lawrence Perera (March 24, 2026)

> "We booked the "Scale" package to use it as a "print product editor" and we are amazed by the features and the support! Pedro replies to every question and also implemented small hints to the API for better functions on our request. Absolutly great Software and Service!"
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> Sven Rißmann, südheide.media (December 18, 2025)

> "Templated.io is basically a an API-first graphics content designer which makes it super easy to programmatically create document and image assets. It has most basic features and it is robust and "just works". The Make.com app really makes it super simple to incorporate into automation workflows. What sets templated.io apart the most is Pedro and his super fast and service minded, solutions oriented responses."
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> Siavash (May 26, 2025)

> "Amazing API, perfect support and a lot of new features on a monthly basis."
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> Kalina Staykova (November 26, 2025)

> "Currently working through an implementation of Templated.io and the customer service has been spectacular!!! I get near immedate response and near immediate remedies. It's glorious. I wish other companies were like this!!! Strong recommendation!"
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> Tracy C (July 17, 2026)

> "The editor is easy to use, very similar to Canva and the API is simple enough to integrate on the backend."
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> Halem Wenderson, Developer at Telvetto (20 February 2024)

## Frequently asked questions

Questions about the PDF Generator API, pricing and how it compares to other tools. [Contact support](mailto:support@templated.io)

### What is a PDF generator API?

A PDF generator API creates PDF files from data supplied by another application. With Templated, you connect that data to a reusable design so your workflow can generate documents automatically (invoices, certificates, catalogs and more) without anyone opening a design tool.

### Can I try the PDF generator API for free?

Yes. New accounts receive 50 free credits, with no credit card required. Each generated PDF page uses one credit, so you can test your templates and integration before choosing a paid plan.

### How does Templated handle different text lengths?

You can configure automatic text fitting to adjust text within its field, with minimum and maximum font sizes. Test longer names, titles and other variable content when preparing your template to confirm how they appear before you connect your production data.

### How long does PDF generation take?

Standard synchronous renders take around two seconds. Rendering time can vary by document complexity and workload. For ongoing workflows, use asynchronous generation and completion webhooks to continue processing when each PDF is ready.

### Can I generate PDFs in bulk?

Yes. Generate batches from uploaded spreadsheets or build recurring generation into your application. Plan for the total number of pages, since each page uses one credit, and use asynchronous rendering where appropriate for larger batches.

### Can I generate PDFs without writing code?

Yes. Use spreadsheet generation for uploaded batches, or connect Templated to n8n, Make or Zapier for recurring workflows, including workflows using Google Sheets or Airtable as the data source.

### Can I use my existing PDF or Canva designs?

Yes. Import your design, review its editable elements and configure the fields you want to update. Complex PDF layouts may need adjustments after import, but most standard designs come through cleanly.

### Can I generate multi-page PDFs?

Yes. Create a multi-page template, supply content for its pages and combine the output into one PDF. You can also merge existing renders through the API using the merge endpoint. Each page in the final PDF uses one render credit.

### Does Templated send PDFs to customers?

Templated generates the files and returns a URL. Your application or connected automation handles delivery: attaching a PDF to an email, storing it in your customer portal, or uploading it to your S3-compatible storage on Scale and Enterprise plans.

### How does Templated compare with other PDF generation tools?

Templated combines PDF and Canva import, visual template editing, and PDF, image and video generation in one platform. It’s a good fit when you want to automate branded documents alongside other business content. Tools such as PDF Generator API, APITemplate.io and CraftMyPDF offer different document features. Compare the capabilities your workflow needs, including table behaviour, HTML conversion and document signing.

## Automate your documents. Free up your team.

Connect your designs to your data and let Templated generate the PDFs. Keep invoices, certificates and other documents moving through your workflow as your business grows.

50 free credits. No credit card required.

[Get started for free](https://app.templated.io/signup)