OffloadPDF Documentation

Convert HTML to PDF documents via a simple, powerful API designed for developers needing scalable PDF generation without managing browser infrastructure.

Overview

OffloadPDF provides a REST API that converts HTML content into high-quality PDF documents. Built on Chromium rendering engine and hosted on AWS Lambda, it offers:

• Simple API: Single endpoint with straightforward HTML-to-PDF conversion
• Multiple Response Formats: JSON with base64-encoded PDF or binary PDF download
• Production Ready: Scalable infrastructure with generous rate limits
• Developer Friendly: Comprehensive code examples for cURL, JavaScript, and PHP

Key Features

Fast & Reliable

Convert HTML to PDF in seconds with our Chromium-based rendering engine running on AWS Lambda infrastructure.

Flexible Output

Choose between JSON responses with base64-encoded PDFs or direct binary PDF downloads via the Accept header.

Rich HTML Support

Full support for modern HTML, CSS, and styling. Generate invoices, reports, certificates, and more with professional results.

Generous Limits

Plans ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 monthly requests with a 7-day free trial on all plans.

Getting Started

New to OffloadPDF? Start here:

1. Quick Start - Get up and running in minutes
2. Authentication - Learn about API tokens and security
3. API Reference - Complete API documentation
4. Code Examples - Ready-to-use code snippets

Popular Use Cases

• Invoice Generation - Create professional invoices with custom branding
• Report Generation - Build data-rich reports with tables and charts
• Certificate Creation - Generate certificates and documents on-demand
• Document Automation - Automate PDF creation from templates

Need Help?

• Check the Troubleshooting guide for common issues
• Review Common Use Cases for templates and best practices
• Contact our Support team for assistance

API Endpoint

POST https://app.offloadpdf.com/api/v1/pdf

All you need is an API token and HTML content to start generating PDFs.

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