Automate Rich PDF Generation for Apps and Workflows
Generate invoices, reports, receipts, certificates, and branded documents from HTML, Markdown, or application data with a developer-friendly REST API.
- Generate PDFs programmatically with reusable templates through the PDF-GEN → API endpoint.
- Automate high-volume document workflows without managing a separate PDF rendering stack.
- Integrate from code, internal tools, or no-code platforms using the same API-driven workflow.
fetch("https://api.pixlab.io/pdfgen", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
templateId: "OPTIONAL PDF TEMPLATE LAYOUT",
payload: {
"title": "PDF Invoice",
"format": "A4",
"body": "<html><body><h1>Invoice</h1></body></html>",
"imageUrl": "https://company.com/logo.jpg"
}
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log("PDF Output:", data.url));
Version 2.197 (Release Notes ↗)
Generate PDFs in Bulk with a Developer-Ready API
Use PixLab's PDF Generation API to render invoices, reports, receipts, and branded documents from structured data, HTML, or Markdown.
Developers can plug PDF generation into application backends, queues, internal tools, and automation pipelines without building a custom rendering service from scratch.
170+
Free PDF Templates
800M+
Images Generated
1.5B
API Calls → Per Month...
150+
API Endpoints → and growing...
fetch("https://api.pixlab.io/pdfgen", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
templateId: "OPTIONAL TEMPLATE_ID",
payload: {
"format": "A4",
"title": "Invoice# 9871",
"body": <html><body><h1>Customer Invoice</h1></body></html>,
}
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log("PDF Output:", data.url));
Automate Bulk PDF Generation
Generate professional PDFs with the PDFGEN API → and reusable templates. Use one API call to create invoices, reports, statements, and other document outputs at scale without adding a separate PDF engine to your stack.
Automate Branded Document Workflows
Build repeatable PDF workflows with PixLab's REST API documentation, public API endpoints, and integration guides. Generate branded documents from application data, reduce manual production work, and keep output consistent across teams and systems.
Skip Building a PDF Stack from Scratch
Speed up delivery with PixLab's API suite →. Use pre-built document automation, media processing, and supporting endpoints instead of maintaining custom rendering infrastructure for every PDF use case.
A Straightforward PDF Generation API for Developers
The PixLab PDF Generation API → is designed for developers who need reliable document rendering from backend services, scripts, and internal platforms. Whether you are generating invoices, reports, receipts, or branded collateral, the PixLab API endpoints keep the integration simple. Use JSON-based requests and template-driven rendering to produce consistent PDF output with less operational overhead.
fetch("https://api.pixlab.io/pdfgen", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
payload: {
"title": "Custom Title",
"format": "A4",
"body": "Markdown or HTML Body",
}
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log("PDF Output:", data.url));
Generate Dynamic PDFs from Application Data
Create custom PDFs directly from application data with the PixLab PDF Generation API →. Use templates or raw content to render invoices, reports, onboarding documents, certificates, and other structured outputs.
When paired with related PixLab API endpoints →, PDFGEN fits neatly into broader document, reporting, and automation workflows built for production use.
import requests
import json
# Send a POST request to generate a PDF invoice with layers
req = requests.post(
'https://api.pixlab.io/pdfgen',
headers={
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + 'API_KEY'
},
json={
'template': 'TEMPLATE_ID',
'format': 'A4',
'layers': {
'text-1': {
'text': 'Customer Invoice',
'color': '#FFFFFF',
'background': '#0000FF'
},
'image-1': {
'image_url': 'https://company.com/logo.jpg'
}
}
}
)
reply = req.json()
if reply.get('status') != 200:
print(reply.get('error'))
else:
print("PDF Invoice URL:" + reply.get('url'))
Use Cases
Common use cases for PDF generation
Invoices & Receipts
Generate invoices and receipts → directly from order, billing, or subscription data.
Custom Reports
Render scheduled business reports, analytics exports, and operational summaries from live data.
Event Tickets & Badges
Create event tickets, attendee badges, and access passes with dynamic names, QR codes, or seat details.
Certificates & Diplomas
Automatically issue certificates, diplomas, and award documents with branded layouts.
Personalized Marketing PDFs
Create tailored marketing PDFs →, brochures, and leave-behinds with personalized content.
Contracts & Legal Documents
Generate templated contracts, NDAs, and agreements with merge fields and structured document data.
How to get started?
Step 1: Set Up Your Account
Create an account in the PixLab Console, then generate your first API key. Once the key is active, you can start testing PDF generation from your app, backend job, or internal workflow with the PixLab API endpoints →.
Step 2: Choose a Template or Build Your Own
Choose a reusable template or generate PDFs directly from HTML, Markdown, or structured payloads. Once your layout is ready, connect it to the API endpoints and use the same rendering logic across your workflow.
Step 3: Integrate with API or No-Code Tools
Integrate with the REST API for full control, or connect through no-code tools such as Zapier or Make when you need a faster operational setup. Send a POST request with your content or template data, and let the API → handle rendering and delivery. For technical details, review the API Endpoints Documentation.
Your Questions, Answered
Answers to common questions about PDFGEN, templates, and bulk PDF workflows.
What is the PixLab PDF Generation API?
The PDFGEN API → lets developers generate invoices, reports, receipts, certificates, and other branded PDFs from code. It supports template-driven rendering, media-rich layouts, and bulk document workflows.
How can I generate PDFs using the API?
Send a POST request to the PDFGEN API endpoint → with HTML, Markdown, plain text, or template data. The API renders the final PDF and returns either a JSON response with a document link or the raw binary, depending on your request settings.
Can I add images, tables, or custom fonts to my PDFs?
Yes. The API supports images, tables, charts, links, and custom fonts inside your generated PDFs. Define the layout in HTML or Markdown, submit the payload, and the API → will render the final document with the supplied media and formatting.
Does the API support bulk PDF generation?
Yes. The API is built for high-volume bulk PDF generation → across invoices, reports, contracts, receipts, and other operational document workflows.