How to Create PDF from Scratch using PDF.co and Make

You can create a PDF from scratch using two methods in Make - with PDF Filler or by using HTML to PDF.

PDF Filler option

Create a new Scenario in Make

Create a new Scenario in Make and add a PDF.co step.

  • Choose Add Text and Images To a PDF

Setup PDF.co module

  • For Input File, choose Import PDF from URL
  • For URL, leave it empty to create a new PDF file
  • For Text Annotations under Parameters, put the Text that you want to add for your new PDF, set the Pages to 0-, set the Coordinates on where you would like to put the text, set the Font Size and the Font Name.
  • Note: You can check the coordinates of a PDF here

Run the Scenario

Run the Scenario and get the Output link as a URL.

  • The URL will represent the PDF you created!

HTML to PDF option

Create a new Scenario in Make

Create a new Scenario in Make and add a PDF.co step.

  • Choose Convert HTML to PDF

Setup the PDF.co module

  • For Convert Type, choose HTML to PDF
  • Then type in the HTML code that you’re using
  • You can also choose the Orientation and PaperSize
  • You can also set the Margins

Run the Scenario

Run the Scenario and get the Output link as a URL.

  • The URL will represent the PDF you created!

In this tutorial, you’ve learned how to create a PDF from scratch using PDF.co and Make.

You can also create a PDF from scratch using Zapier, or PHP programming language, JavaScript code, or C sharp.