The pdflayer API was built to provide a simple, fast and cost-effective REST API for developers and businesses to automate the process of converting HTML or HTTP URLs to high quality PDF documents. Integrating the pdflayer REST API into your application using any programming language (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby, jQuery.ajax, Java, etc.) will enable you to generate thousands of PDF documents on the fly, making use of a full-featured suite of document configuration and customization options.

You can sign up for your free API Access Key here »

The pdflayer API is a product built and maintained by apilayer, an Austrian technology company aiming to help developers, startups and larger companies automate and outsource complex processes by serving them with dedicated and handy programming interfaces.

Our goal is to offer quick and simple access to our software with the objective of speeding up development of your applications and easing the burden on your back-end.

Yes. Using the API's document_url parameter the API can be requested to generate a PDF document from a standard HTTP URL. Using the document_html parameter you can request the API to convert raw HTML code to a PDF document. Please note that converting raw HTML code is only available via HTTP POST.

You can learn more by taking a look at the pdflayer API documentation.

The pdflayer API and its functionalities are primarily configured to be used via HTTP POST. For customers looking to make API requests via HTTP GET the pdflayer API is also capable of handling GET API requests using its straightforward URL structure.

However, some API functionalities are not supported using HTTP GET. Throughout this documentation you will occasionally come across "HTTP POST only" tags, indicating that the respective API feature or parameter is only supported via HTTP POST.

You can learn more by taking a look at the pdflayer API documentation.

Every registered user is assigned a personal Access Key, a unique "password" that can be used to access and query the pdflayer API. If you are logged in, you can find it in your Account Dashboard and in all interactive links contained in the API's Documentation.

In your Account Dashboard you can reset your Access Key at any given time.

In order to make an API Request, you are required to attach your Access Key to a valid API endpoint URL, e.g: http://api.pdflayer.com/api/convert?access_key=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY

A key factor to this API's pricing model is the number of monthly API Requests offered for each individual Subscription Plan. Requesting the API to generate one PDF will increment your monthly request volume by 1 API request. Any PDF documents generated by the pdflayer API are stored using a powerful CDN, making it possible to access existing PDF documents within just a few milliseconds. Accessing an already generated PDF will not count towards your monthly API usage.

Users will be automatically notified via e-mail and on their Account Dashboard once at least 75%, 90%, and 100% of their monthly API Request allowance has been reached. After reaching 100% of the allowance, overages fees will apply so we make sure you won’t experience any disruptions and your website/application will keep running smoothly. You can learn more about overages billing here.

The pdflayer API's system status is being closely monitored around the clock. Since every effort is made to ensure the highest possible level of consistency, we are happy to announce that our API's uptime is at around 99.9%. At the current stage we are not offering any public statistics, but we will be happy to provide you with recent uptime reports - ask us »

The Free Plan is set out to be a "trial version" without a time limit, offering a volume of 100 monthly API requests.

Paid Subscription Plans feature significantly higher API request volumes, ensure secure datastreams via 256-bit HTTPS encryption and include unlimited and prioritised technical support.

In order to test the API and to get an idea of the product, you can simply sign up for the Free Plan.

As soon as you or your application requires more than 100 API requests per month, you would be well-advised to sign up for one of the premium subscription plans, starting at only $9.99 per month, or at 15% discount - if you decide to pay anually.

Payments can be made via Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diner's Club). You can change your payment method at any given time in the Payment section of your Account Dashboard.

Yes. If you choose annual billing, the total price of your subscription plan will be up to 15% lower than the total amount you would pay with a monthly payment frequency.

You can initiate a cancellation or downgrade by selecting a new plan and providing at least one reason for your decision. The customer service team will cancel or downgrade your plan. Downgrades are not effective immediately; your premium subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

You can initiate a cancellation or downgrade by selecting a new plan and providing at least one reason for your decision. The customer service team will cancel or downgrade your plan. Downgrades are not effective immediately; your premium subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

To change your subscription from monthly to yearly billing, submit a request on the Contact Us page on the website following these steps:

Step 1: Sign in to your account

Step 2: Go to Contact Us page

Step 3: Fill out the form and choose the “Sales” category for this request.

Step 4: In the text box, include your specific request for example “Change from Monthly to Yearly subscription.”

Platinum Support includes dedicated account management, priority bug fixes, and access to exclusive support resources. It ensures you receive top-tier assistance for any issues you encounter, helping you maintain and optimize your system performance.

The cost of Platinum Support varies depending on your subscription plan:
- Standard Plan: $479.88 billed annually
- Professional Plan: $599.88 billed annually
- Professional Plus Plan: $719.88 billed annually
- Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing billed annually

When you select a pricing plan, the Platinum Support option is automatically checked. You will see a checkbox next to “Include Platinum Support” with the corresponding annual price. You can uncheck this box if you do not wish to include Platinum Support.

When you select Platinum Support, your invoice will display “Selected: [Your Plan] + Platinum Support.” The total amount charged will include the cost of your chosen plan and the annual fee for Platinum Support. For example, if you select the Professional Plan, your invoice will read “$59.99/month + $599.88/year for Platinum Support.”

Yes, existing customers can upgrade their plans to include Platinum Support. The option will be automatically checked when viewing available plans, showing the respective annual fee for Platinum Support. You can select or unselect this option as needed.

The billing period for Platinum Support is annual. When you purchase Platinum Support, the renewal date will be one year from the purchase date. Your invoice will show the purchase date, renewal date, and the total annual amount for Platinum Support.

Yes, Platinum Support is an optional service, you can uncheck the Platinum Support bo

Yes, you can switch back to standard support at any time. However, the change will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Contact our support team to adjust your plan.

An overage occurs when you go over a quota for your API plan. When you reach your API calls limit, we will charge you a small amount for each new API call so we can make sure there will be no disruption in the service we provide to you and your website or application can continue running smoothly.

Prices for additional API calls will vary based on your plan. See the table below for prices per call and an example of an overage billing.

Note: For complete details, please refer to the overages documentation here.

Overage fees allow customers to continue using an API once a quota limit is reached. We want to make sure your website or application continues running at all times, so charges will apply if you go over your monthly quota limit. If you notice you are going over your quota limit each month, look on your dashboard for an upgraded plan to help with larger request limits.

When you are close to reaching your API calls limit for the month, you will receive an automatic notification (at 75%, 90%, and 100% of your monthly quota). You can keep track of your quota usage to prevent overages by tracking the number of API calls you make and checking the dashboard for up-to-date usage statistics.

You will be charged for your monthly subscription plan, plus any overage fees applied. Your credit card will be billed after the billing period has ended.

In this case, there will be no change to your monthly invoice. Only billing cycles that incur overages will see any difference in monthly charges. The Business Continuity plan is an insurance plan to be used only if needed and guarantees your end users never see a drop in coverage from you.

If your usage consistently surpasses the set limits each month, you may face additional charges for the excess usage. Nevertheless, as your monthly usage reaches a certain threshold, it becomes more practical to consider upgrading to the next plan. By doing so, you ensure a smoother and more accommodating experience for your growing customer base. Find out about our pricing plans here.

You can easily upgrade your plan by going to your Dashboard and selecting the new plan that would be more suitable for your business needs. Additionally, you may contact your Account Manager to discuss a custom plan if you expect a continuous increase in usage.