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Enterprise-grade PDF generation API

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Lossless PDF conversion

No weird artifacts

PDF/A compatibility

Long-term archiving made easy

GDPR & CCPA compliant

Because privacy matters

Direct-to-cloud uploads

S3 & GCS, out of the box

Frustration Perfection

A dev-friendly fix for a dev-unfriendly problem.

What you're up against

Unpredictable results
What looks great in HTML turns into a mess in PDF.
Fonts don't render correctly
Missing, mismatched, or substituted fonts ruin your design.
Layouts shift randomly
Margins, spacing, and alignment break between pages.
Blurry images & pixelation
Poor rendering kills high-resolution assets.
Scaling kills performance
Large files take forever to generate or crash the server.
Memory leaks & stability issues
Some libraries eat RAM and never give it back.
Limited CSS support
Forget about modern styling—many tools only support basic CSS.
Frustrating debugging
Trial-and-error is the only way to fix broken layouts.

What we've built for you

Pixel-perfect rendering
No surprises—what you see is what you get.
Full font support
Custom fonts, web fonts, and proper fallback handling.
Precision layouts
No weird shifts, broken alignments, or missing elements.
Lossless, high-DPI rendering
Crystal-clear images and text at any scale.
Optimized for performance
Fast generation, even with complex documents.
Memory-efficient & stable
Handles large jobs without crashing your server.
Supports full CSS spec
Flexbox, grids, and modern styles work out of the box.
Developer-friendly debugging
Transparent error messages and live previews.

Integrate in minutes

Simple, intuitive API that just works.

curl -X POST 'https://vortexpdf.com/api/v1/renderers/pdf' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "parts": ["<h1>Hello World</h1>"]
  }' \
  --output hello-world.pdf

Generous free tier

No card required

Interactive playground

Try before you integrate

Full HTML & CSS spec

Renders exactly what you see

Rich documentation

Examples, guides & API refs

Lightning-fast API

Optimized for speed

Dynamic templates

Keep it DRY & snappy

Built-in resilience

Automatic retries & recovery

Global edge network

Always close to you

Pricing

Start free and scale as you grow.

2 months free

Launch

Perfect for individuals and startups looking to get started with powerful tools at an affordable price.

$29 /month

$0.05 /overage

1,000 monthly credits
150 requests per minute
Dynamic templates
Interactive playground
Zapier integration
Make integration
PDF/A compliance
GDPR & CCPA compliance

Scale

A flexible plan designed for growing businesses that need to scale quickly and efficiently.

$99 /month

$0.03 /overage

10,000 monthly credits
300 requests per minute
Dynamic templates
Interactive playground
Zapier integration
Make integration
PDF/A compliance
GDPR & CCPA compliance
Lossless PDF output
AWS S3 Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage
Webhooks & Callbacks
Priority support

Pro

Maximize your productivity with our top-tier plan, crafted for enterprises and high-volume users.

$299 /month

$0.02 /overage

50,000 monthly credits
300 requests per minute
Dynamic templates
Interactive playground
Zapier integration
Make integration
PDF/A compliance
GDPR & CCPA compliance
Lossless PDF output
AWS S3 Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage
Webhooks & Callbacks
Priority support
Dedicated success team

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free version?: Yes, you don't need to sign up for a plan or enter any credit card details. The free version allows you unlimited time to explore and test most features during development before deciding whether to switch to a paid plan. There's no pressure to upgrade—you can stay on the free plan for as long as you like.

How does the credit system work?

Each plan includes a certain number of credits per month. For example, the Launch Plan come with 1,000 credits.

Credit usage is determined by the file size of the API response:

A file under 1 MB uses 1 credit.
A file between 1 MB and 5 MB uses 2 credits.
A file between 5 MB and 20 MB uses 3 credits.
A file larger than 20 MB uses 5 credits.

What happens if I exceed my plan limits?: You'll maintain access to the API, with any overages billed at the end of each month. However, rate limits are strictly enforced and will block any unauthorized requests.

Is the service and API secure?: Yes. We run on a cloud environment where tenants have isolated kernels. Once traffic enters our network, it's fully encrypted at every step until it reaches its destination. Additionally, we do not store request payloads or the results of any API requests on our infrastructure.

How do you stay GDPR and CCPA compliant?: Our API is fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations to protect your data privacy. We ensure transparency by clearly stating what data we collect and why. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data at any time. We secure all data with strong encryption and secure authentication. Additionally, we only use cookies with your consent and ensure that any third-party services we work with meet the same compliance standards. For more details, check our Privacy Policy or reach out to our support team.

Can I use JavaScript in my HTML content?: Yes, our rendering engine fully executes and renders JavaScript-driven content. This means dynamic, interactive elements will be properly rendered in your PDF. You can also configure the API to wait for specific JavaScript elements to load or for network activity to complete before rendering the PDF.

Sync vs Async processing?: Synchronous processing returns the PDF directly in the API response, ideal for smaller documents with quick rendering times. Asynchronous processing handles the PDF generation in the background and can store the result in your preferred cloud storage or notify you via webhook when complete. This is recommended for larger documents or when you need to avoid blocking your application.

Do you support PDF/A format for archiving?: Yes, we fully support generating PDF/A documents for long-term archiving and regulatory compliance. PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed for the long-term preservation of electronic documents, ensuring they will render consistently regardless of the software used to view them in the future.

Can I combine multiple HTML pages into a single PDF?: Absolutely. Our content parts feature allows you to combine various HTML pages, URLs, and content fragments into a single cohesive document. This is perfect for creating comprehensive reports, catalogs, or any document that requires content from multiple sources.

What's the maximum file size you can handle?: There's no hard limit on the file size our API can generate. However, larger documents (over 20MB) will consume more credits. Our service is optimized to handle enterprise-grade documents with hundreds of pages efficiently, without compromising on rendering quality or performance.

What integrations do you support?: We support both Zapier and Make integrations, allowing you to automate your PDF generation workflows with thousands of other applications. These integrations make it easy to create PDFs as part of your automated processes, whether you're generating reports, invoices, or other documents. Connect with your favorite tools and create powerful automation workflows through either platform.