Getting Started
To begin testing, you’ll need an API Key.- If you already have an account, log in to retrieve your key.
- If not, sign up and receive 10,000 free credits to start exploring the endpoints.
URL Input
Our API supports files from any public link, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and others. However, third-party storage providers may restrict the number of requests to their files, which can cause errors during processing. To prevent this, we recommend using our File Upload endpoint to store files in PDF.co’s built-in storage. For details, see our File Upload guide.Response Codes
When you run a request, the tester will return both the output data and the response code. Common codes include:| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
200 | Success. |
400 | Bad request. Typically due to bad input parameters or unreachable input URLs (e.g., access restrictions like login or password). |
401 | Unauthorized. Authentication is required and has failed or has not yet been provided. |
402 | Not enough credits. |
403 | Access forbidden for input URL. |
404 | The requested resource could not be found. |
Credit Usage
Every API call costs credits. The amount depends on the specific endpoint you’re using and the size of your file. Use our Credits Calculator to estimate usage before sending requests.Working with Async Mode
:bulb:Tip: For larger or long-running tasks (over 30 seconds), use async mode to avoid timeouts and optimize credit usage. Set theasync parameter to true when making your request. The API will return a JobID and an empty URL, you can then use the Job Check endpoint to retrieve the results once processing is complete. Learn more in the Sync and Async Mode Guide.
Test Your Endpoint
You can try out some of the most popular endpoints right here. Simply choose an endpoint, click Try It, and provide the file URL you want to process.AI Invoice Parser
Process invoices faster than ever by extracting data and structuring it
automatically with our advanced AI. Get quick and accurate data from any
invoice, no matter the layout.
PDF Add/Edit
Add text, images, forms, other PDFs, fill forms, links to external sites and
external PDF files. You can update or modify PDF and scanned PDF files.
PDF Compress
Compress PDF files to reduce their size.
PDF to Text
Convert PDF and scanned images to text with layout preserved. This method uses
OCR and reporoduces layout.
