Convert Base64 to PDF using PDF.co and Make

Step 1: Create a Scenario

We will be using PDF.co & Make as a Base64 to PDF converter. First, click the Create a Scenario button at the upper-right corner of your dashboard.

Step 2: Select PDF.co App and Choose Make an API Call Module

Next, let’s add the PDF.co app and use the Make an API Call module.

Step 3: Make an API Call Configuration

In the API Endpoint Path field, enter the base64 upload endpoint /v1/file/upload/base64.

Under the Body section, click on the Add item link. In the Key field, enter the file param. In the Value field, paste the base64 link.

Step 4: Add PDF.co App and Convert into PDF Module

Now, let’s add another module. We will use the PDF.co Convert into PDF module to convert documents, spreadsheets, presentations, emails, and single images to PDF.

Step 5: Convert into PDF Configuration

Now, let’s set up the Convert into PDF module.

• In the Source File field, select the PDF.co Make an API Call where the file is stored.
• In the Convert Type field, choose the Document to PDF type to convert a Doc/Docx file to PDF.

Then, click the Run button to see the result and make sure there are no errors in the setup.

Step 6: PDF.co Test Result

Awesome! PDF.co processed our request successfully. The base64 is converted to PDF. You can copy and paste the URL to view the output.

Step 7: Base64 Converted to PDF

Here’s the Base64 file that we successfully converted to PDF.