About PDFShift
PDFShift is an API that converts HTML and CSS pages to PDF. Developers send a page or a URL and receive a finished PDF file in the response.
What it does
PDFShift renders HTML pages to PDF so the output closely matches how the page looks in a browser. It also takes screenshots of websites and can generate image banners, such as social media images, from stored templates. Code examples are provided for common languages including Python, Node.js, PHP, Ruby and C#.
Key features
- Convert HTML code or a URL to PDF
- Store templates on the service for faster conversion
- Capture screenshots of any website
- Generate social image banners from templates
- Save output to your own S3 bucket
Who it's for
PDFShift suits developers who generate invoices, reports or certificates, and marketing teams that need banners or preview images made automatically. Blog platforms may use it to build images for posts.
Pricing and good to know
Developers can register for free to get an API key and try conversions. The site lists average conversion times around 1.5 seconds and 99.99% uptime. Stored templates and S3 delivery can change how you design your workflow, so decide on those early.
Highlights
- Convert HTML code or a URL to PDF
- Store templates on the service for faster conversion
- Capture screenshots of any website
- Generate social image banners from templates
- Save output to your own S3 bucket
