Convert Any HTML to Perfect PDFs

HTML to PDF API.

Convert any HTML content or URL to a pixel-perfect PDF document. Supports full CSS styling, custom page sizes, headers, footers, and JavaScript rendering. Generate invoices, reports, tickets, and more.

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Free tier, no card< 200ms responses99.9% uptime SLA

GET/v1/htmltopdflive

query

Response200 OK · sample

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "marginLeft": "0.4in",
    "marginRight": "0.4in",
    "marginTop": "0.4in",
    "marginBottom": "0.4in",
    "landscape": false,
    "pdfName": "c064eacc-c29f-43a1-8375-a4b2562ea9d8.pdf",
    "expires": 1766096665366,
    "downloadURL": "https://storage.googleapis.com/apiverve-helpers.appspot.com/htmltopdf/c064eacc-c29f-43a1-8375-a4b2562ea9d8.pdf?GoogleAccessId=1089020767582-compute%40developer.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=1766096665&Signature=R%2Ft%2FXcR%2B8bXzCi5ztc01YeE%2Bbn1ZR%2BCyeoqgHpSB1z0LO3SetOSoWYVoon5IG4vUU9W30Rmw6owErorZal%2FHdgpmcPAYx3eTx5dPaD45tFSCgIfpRloi0DBLse%2Fzy4sb0k3XgweiHZUdZu3jKMi1HVDJa2j2ervAFfwDfxGHUDXH5wwFKqnv%2BIw%2Fu7MBsKMDCNMWYESE7Aicz6eL0Lxz8P6oazJX0akKlLDhkgKiIqF3VtjGIh36RzK4WGBpU36JFZ7SCZZGHNiHyt3%2FBdyjPRA8N1fky%2Bv%2BjR%2BTTlO9BpWcjImNJM6nvVfmICEfcbLqL2MvVldfPAFKyEv2zCrCLA%3D%3D"
  }
}

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How it works

HTML to PDF API

Full CSS and JavaScript rendering support
Custom page sizes, margins, and orientations
Headers, footers, and page numbers
Password protection and watermarks

1
Send one request
A single authenticated GET with the location you care about — no SDK required.
```
GET /v1/htmltopdf?query=…
x-api-key: your_key
```
2
We do the aggregation
Each PDF is rendered with full CSS, JavaScript, and web font support for pixel-perfect document generation.
3
Get clean JSON back
One structured object, typically under 200 ms — ready to render.
```
{ marginLeft, marginRight, marginTop, … }
```

The response

Everything in a single call.

Each PDF is rendered with full CSS, JavaScript, and web font support for pixel-perfect document generation.

/v1/htmltopdfapplication/json

marginLeft"0.4in"

marginRight"0.4in"

marginTop"0.4in"

marginBottom"0.4in"

landscapefalse

pdfName"c064eacc-c29f-43a1-8375-a4b2562ea9d8.pdf"

expires1766096665366

downloadURL"https://storage.googleapis.com/apiverve-helpers.appspot.c…"

Use cases

What developers build with it.

Real applications shipping on this endpoint today — each with the numbers that made it worth wiring up.

See every use case

Automated Invoice & Receipt Generation

Design your invoice in HTML/CSS, then use our API to generate perfect PDFs. Pass dynamic data (customer name, items, totals) and receive a downloadable PDF in seconds.

Pixel-perfect PDF from HTML templatesDynamic data injectionConsistent branding at scale

Save 5+ hrs/wkon invoice creation

Pixel-perfectPDF output

< 3 secondsgeneration time

Dynamic Report Generation

Render your report as HTML (including charts via JavaScript) and convert to PDF. Our Chromium-based renderer handles complex layouts, SVG charts, and custom fonts.

Full JavaScript rendering supportCharts and data visualizationsCustom headers and footers

Full JS supportcharts render perfectly

Custom headersand footers

Page numbersautomatic

Web Page Archiving & Documentation

Convert any URL to a PDF archive. Capture the full page including JavaScript-rendered content. Store PDFs for long-term record keeping and compliance documentation.

Archive any URL as PDFCapture JavaScript-rendered contentFull-page screenshots included

Any URLinstant archival

Complianceready records

Full pageJS rendered

Start coding

Call it in your language.

Copy a working request, or install a typed SDK. Same endpoint, same key.

const res = await fetch("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/htmltopdf", { method: "POST", headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } });
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Included in your key

One subscription, the whole convert any html to perfect pdfs stack.

Every related API ships with your key — no separate plans, no extra keys, one bill.

See pricing

8APIs in this bundle

99.9%uptime SLA

The bundle

htmltopdfYou’re herewebscreenshots websitetotext htmltotext metadataextractor qrcodegenerator barcodegenerator linkscraper

No code required

Wire it into the tools you already run.

Ready-made recipes for Zapier, Make, and n8n — trigger on an event, and the data lands where your team works.

Google Sheets

Generate PDFs from spreadsheet rows

WhenNew row added

ThenBuild HTML from row data → convert to PDF

Slack

Generate PDFs via slash command

WhenSlash command received

ThenConvert provided HTML → post downloadURL

Airtable

Generate PDF documents from records

WhenNew record created

ThenBuild HTML from record → convert to PDF

Notion

Export Notion pages as PDF

WhenPage updated

ThenFetch page content → convert to PDF

Salesforce

Generate PDF quotes from opportunities

WhenOpportunity stage changed

ThenBuild quote HTML → convert to PDF

GitHub

Generate PDF documentation from repos

WhenNew release published

ThenBuild HTML from README → convert to PDF

Browse all integrations

Learn

Understand the data behind the API.

PDF Generation Approaches

Understanding different methods for creating PDFs from HTML and their tradeoffs.

PDF Page Layout and Design

Best practices for creating print-ready PDFs with proper margins, headers, and page breaks.

PDF Optimization and Performance

Techniques to reduce PDF file size and improve generation speed.

Questions about the API

What HTML/CSS features are supported?

We use a full Chromium-based renderer, so all modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript features are supported including flexbox, grid, web fonts, and SVG.

What page sizes are available?

All standard sizes including A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, and custom dimensions. You can also set orientation (portrait/landscape) and margins.

Can I add headers and footers?

Yes! You can add custom HTML headers and footers with dynamic variables like page number, total pages, date, and document title.

How long are generated PDFs stored?

PDFs are available for download for 24 hours by default. Enterprise plans offer permanent storage and custom expiration times.

Is there a free tier available?

Yes! The free tier includes 1,000 API calls per month for development and testing purposes. Commercial use requires a paid plan. Check our pricing page for details.

What is the typical generation time?

Simple pages generate in 1-2 seconds. Complex pages with JavaScript and charts take 3-5 seconds. You can specify wait times for JavaScript rendering to complete.

What are the rate limits?

Rate limits vary by plan. Check our pricing page for details. Our plans support high-volume PDF generation for invoices, reports, and documents.

Can I password-protect generated PDFs?

Yes! Premium plans support password protection and encryption for generated PDFs. You can set user passwords and permissions for viewing, printing, and editing.

What is the maximum page count per PDF?

Standard plans support up to 100 pages per PDF. Enterprise plans support larger documents with thousands of pages for comprehensive reports and documentation.

Can I add watermarks to PDFs?

Yes! You can add watermarks through CSS overlays in your HTML, or use our premium watermarking feature for more advanced watermark positioning and styling.