How to Convert Airtable File to PDF using PDF.co and Zapier

In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert an Airtable file into a PDF using PDF.co and Zapier. Below is the sample Airtable with Doc file and will convert it into a PDF.

Create Zap

Airtable App

Airtable Configuration

Step 1: Create Zap

To begin. First, log into your Zapier account and click on the Create Zap button.

Step 2: Airtable App

Next, search and select the Airtable app. Then, choose the New Record as a trigger.

Step 3: Airtable Configuration

Let’s set up the configuration.

In the Base field, select the base name of the Airtable.
In the Table field, choose the table name that contains the record with the attachment file.
In the Limit to View field, select Grid View.

After setting up the configuration, click on the test trigger button to make sure that we set it up correctly.

Step 4: Test Trigger Result

Great! The test trigger was set up correctly. We can now add another app and convert an Airtable file to a PDF.

Step 5: Add PDF.co App

Let’s add another app and select PDF.co. Then, choose the Anything to PDF Converter so we can convert any document or file into a PDF.

Step 6: PDF.co Configuration

Let’s set up the configuration.

For the Input Type field, input the type of document that link from the Airtable file.
For the Input field, select the Attachments URL result from Airtable.
In the Name field, enter your desired output file name.

Step 7: Test Action

Now, let’s test the action to see the result.

Step 8: Test Result

Excellent! We have successfully converted the Airtable file to PDF. You can copy and paste the output URL into a browser to view the output.

Step 9: Output

Here’s the Airtable file converted to a PDF.

In this tutorial, you learned how to convert an Airtable file to a PDF using Zapier. You also learned how to use the PDF.co Web API and convert an Airtable file into a PDF document.