New PDF.co Integration with n8n: Unlock Smarter Document Automation

We’re excited to share some big news — PDF.co now integrates directly with n8n, giving developers, technical teams, and automation builders a whole new way to handle documents and PDFs inside their workflows.

With this integration, you can now automate complex document tasks like parsing invoices with AI, generating PDFs dynamically, splitting or merging files, and connecting it all to the 1000+ apps supported by n8n — without writing extensive custom code.

If you already use PDF.co for API-driven document automation, this new integration makes it even easier to plug your workflows into a fully visual, flexible automation environment.

Why n8n?

If you’re new to n8n, it’s a powerful automation platform that bridges the gap between no-code and full-code development.

Their tagline says it best:

Visual-first automation, developer precision.
Build complex workflows with drag-and-drop speed or full-code control. Host them yourself or run them in the cloud — it’s your choice.

Unlike many “black box” automation tools, n8n is open-source and self-hostable, making it ideal for teams that need flexibility, security, and control. You can install it on your own servers for compliance, extend it with custom nodes, and directly orchestrate multi-step workflows across hundreds of apps — all while keeping your data in your hands.

It’s a favorite among developers and technical operations teams who want automation that can grow alongside their systems.

What You Can Now Do with PDF.co in n8n

By combining PDF.co with n8n, you can create document workflows that are powerful, scalable, and easy to maintain.

Some examples of what’s now possible:

  • Generate PDF documents from HTML, URLs, or templates, and deliver them automatically
  • Extract text, tables, or form fields from scanned PDF files
  • Fill dynamic forms and automate document creation using live data
  • Split, merge, compress, or edit PDFs on the fly
  • Convert PDFs to formats like DOCX, XLSX, PNG, TXT, and more
  • Parse invoices and receipts automatically using AI-based data extraction
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes from documents for faster processing
  • Connect PDF workflows with CRM systems, databases, cloud storage, messaging apps, and beyond

And because it’s inside n8n, you can easily trigger these document tasks based on events — like a new form submission, an incoming email, or a database update — and link them to the rest of your stack.

Built for Flexibility

One of the biggest strengths of this integration is how flexible it is.

You can use built-in PDF.co nodes for common operations like “generate PDF” or “parse invoice,” but if you ever need more, you can tap directly into the full PDF.co API using n8n’s standard HTTP Request node.

This gives you two powerful options:

  • Fast visual building for standard tasks
  • Custom API calls for advanced or edge-case scenarios

You’re never locked into a rigid template — you can build the automation that fits your exact workflow.

Get Started Today

There are two methods to install the PDF.co n8n plugin:

Install PDF.co on n8n (v.1.94.0+)
  • In your n8n instance, open an existing workflow or create a new one. Then click the “+ Add Node” button to open the node selection menu.
  • In the node search bar, type pdf.co to locate the PDF.co integration.
  • Click on the PDF.co node from the search results. In the node details panel, click “Install Node” to add it to your workspace.
Install PDF.co from Community nodes
  • Open n8n and go to Settings > Community Nodes
  • Search for: n8n-nodes-pdfco
  • Click Install, reload the editor — and you’re all set!

If you’re new to n8n, this is a great opportunity to explore a platform that puts automation power fully in your hands — especially when dealing with documents at scale.

👉 Check out the PDF.co integration for n8n


We’re excited to see what you’ll build with it.

Whether you’re automating invoices, digitizing contracts, extracting business data, or transforming forms, PDF.co + n8n gives you a whole new level of speed, precision, and control.

Happy automating!