PDFCrowd HTML to PDF API

Spec sheet

What it does

The API converts URLs, raw HTML, and templates into PDFs from a backend.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Purpose

The API converts URLs, raw HTML, and templates into PDFs from a backend.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Trial

The free trial includes 100 test credits valid for one month.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Integrations

PDFCrowd lists integrations for Zapier, Make, Integrately, Appy Pie, Pipedream, Activepieces, Pabbly Connect, Bubble, and Postman.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Support

PDFCrowd says it provides direct technical support and onboarding help for setup, workflow design, and production integration questions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Client libraries

The page lists examples and SDKs for Python, PHP, Node.js, Java, .NET, Ruby, and Go, as well as HTTP and command-line access.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Common uses

PDFCrowd lists reports, dashboard exports, invoices, statements, proposals, letters, certificates, tickets, and archived pages as common uses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Conversion timeout

The pricing page states an overall conversion time limit of 60 seconds; the JavaScript wait limit is a separate setting.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Credit calculation

API credits are based on output size at one credit per 0.5 MB, and credits refresh at the start of each billing period.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Credit usage

One credit equals 0.5 MB of output data, and credits refresh at the start of each billing period.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Dynamic content

The API supports custom JavaScript, readiness controls, responsive viewport behavior, remote fonts and images, and protected content.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

File retention

Uploaded files, submitted HTML, and generated output are deleted from active processing systems within 30 minutes, and PDFCrowd says it does not create backup copies of them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Inputs

It accepts a webpage URL or HTML file through a single API call.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Output controls

Options include page size, orientation, margins, page breaks, headers, footers, page numbers, print CSS, and custom CSS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Overages

PDFCrowd says occasional use beyond the credit quota does not incur extra charges, but frequent or significant overuse may require a plan change and can result in service suspension.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

PDF features

The API lists JavaScript readiness controls, watermarks, password protection, PDF/A output, and tagged PDF output.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

PDF formats

PDF options include watermarks, password protection, PDF/A archival output, and tagged PDF output.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Plan limits

Plans specify credits, conversions per minute, concurrent conversions, and maximum wait for asynchronous JavaScript; the overall conversion time limit is 60 seconds.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

SDKs

Official interfaces include HTTP API, PHP, Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, Ruby, Go, and command line.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Security and data protection

PDFCrowd lists encrypted service access, access controls, account separation, monitoring, incident response, and a Data Processing Agreement for business customers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Security and privacy

The company describes encrypted service access, access controls, logging and monitoring, incident response, and GDPR and UK GDPR transfer safeguards.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

URL retention

Converted URLs may be retained in conversion logs for 14 days by default, with an option to set retention to no storage.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Use cases

Listed uses include reports, dashboard exports, invoices, statements, proposals, letters, certificates, tickets, archived pages, and print-ready snapshots.Read 5 Oct 2026 · pdfcrowd.com

Where Specifiction places it

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