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PDF editor via API

Integrate effortlessly. Our API empowers your applications, enhancing connectivity and automation with ease and reliability.

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Superior features to power any use case

airSlate’s document generation API comes with advanced capabilities that other solutions lack, including dynamic table generation and displaying custom data hierarchies.

Full document generation for developers

Equip yourself with every tool you need to generate professional documents, including fillable fields, merge fields, templates, webhooks, and more.

Conditional document sections to serve multiple regions and languages

Generate region-specific documents and contracts that can be localized with specific legal text.

Document generation + eSignature

Generate pre-filled documents and send them for eSignature via the API.

Tags for some popular fillable fields

Once a document has been generated out of a DOCX template, text tags added to your document will show up automatically as fillable fields.

curl \
--request POST \
--url https://api.airslate.io/v1/organizations/{{organization_id}}/templates/{{template_id}}/flows \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer {{access_token}}' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
  "documents": [
    {
      "id": "A6E98009-9230-0000-000021F6",
      "fields": [
        {
          "id": "3BB7ABA8-8040-0000-000021F6-000F",
          "type": "date",
          "name": "Order_Date",
          "value": "11-22-2023",
          "placeholder": ""
        },
        {
          "name": "Products",
          "value": [
            {
            "ItemId": "CCP123",
            "Name": "CloudConnect Pro Software",
            "Price": "99.99",
            "Qty": "3",
            "Amount": "299.97"
            },
            {
            "ItemId": "NDF456",
            "Name": "NetDefender Firewall",
            "Price": "149.99",
            "Qty": "5",
            "Amount": "749.95"
            },
            {
            "ItemId": "DVP789",
            "Name": "DataVault Pro Backup Solutions",
            "Price": "199.99",
            "Qty": "7",
            "Amount": "1399.93"
            }
          ]
        },
      ]
    },
  ]
}

Automate interactions with PDF documents in your app

Make on‑the‑go changes to PDFs, complete and share customer forms, collaborate across teams, and quickly create and update templates while safeguarding sensitive data.

PDF Editing

Templates

Document Management

PDF Converter

HTML to PDF

PDF Split

PDF Merge

PDF Compress

Password Protect

Watermark

Barcodes & QR Codes

Storage

PDF Editing

Embed a customizable PDF editor with signature, text, drawing, and annotation tools.

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Templates

Create reusable templates from documents and share them with multiple recipients.

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Document Management

Complete various actions with your PDFs:

Upload a document
Download a document
Create a link to a document
Add and delete document tags

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PDF Converter

Convert PDF to DOCX, DOCX to PDF, and Excel to PDF.

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HTML to PDF

Create a PDF document from an HTML page while retaining original formatting, images, and text.

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PDF Split

Split PDFs into multiple smaller documents for easy management and sharing.

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PDF Merge

Create a single PDF from several existing documents to avoid the hassle of opening and sending multiple documents.

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PDF Compress

Compress a PDF document to reduce its size and save disk space, improve file transfer times, and make it easier to share.

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Password Protect

Lock a PDF document with a password to prevent unauthorized users from accessing it.

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Watermark

Add a watermark to a PDF document. Customize the watermark text, orientation, opacity, size, and color.

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Barcodes & QR Codes

Generate high-quality QR code and barcode images. Choose from multiple types of supported barcodes depending on your region and use case.

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Storage

Access files directly from your preferred storage solution. The PDF API supports the following cloud storage services:

Internal storage
pdfFiller storage
Amazon S3
Google Drive

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Embed advanced document generation tools in your app

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API documentation

See our detailed API documentation to kickstart deployment.

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Solution engineers

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Why Document Automation Hub?

Deliver a rich user experience with airSlate’s award-winning technologies for document workflow automation.

Complete set of APIs

airSlate covers all your document automation needs ranging from document generation, conditional workflows, and smart forms to embedded PDF editing and eSignatures.

Cost-effective & scalable

Benefit from reduced development and maintenance costs with airSlate’s industry expertise, technical excellence, and scalable, usage-based pricing.

Developer-centric

Slash development cycles with airSlate’s clear API structure, detailed documentation, code examples, and a centralized dashboard to monitor API usage and reporting.

Enterprise-grade security and compliance

airSlate is committed to protecting your sensitive information by complying with global industry-leading security standards.

Watch DocGen API in action

Dynamic tables, nested lists, conditional sections, and more.

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Our user reviews speak for themselves

Shermaine Chloe G.

Employee Services Manager

“The best thing about airSlate is how they've made it very easy for people without a programming background to set up flows.”

Adam Beaty

Bullogic Wealth Management

“The ease of being able to create forms, PDFs, and other documents that link right into Salesforce has been instrumental in cutting down our processing times and increasing our customer satisfaction.”

Jim Royster

Cryo-Cell

“The Bots and workflow routing have been beneficial in allowing us to pull data from Salesforce, pre-fill documents, and then route those documents to various clients for signature.”

Guillermo Gameros

Advisor

“I would highly recommend airSlate to any business leader who is looking to increase efficiency in their workforce. My team and I have gained precious minutes in our prospecting time.”

Sam Ginzberg

Royal Care

“Great tool for automation! No need for dual entry eliminated the risk of errors. Completing paperwork and getting signatures turned into a breeze.”

Michael Moore

Transition Insurance Agency

“airSlate has been a great addition to our business! It integrates well with Salesforce allowing our team to seamlessly get custom documents ready for signatures within our Salesforce record!”

Julia Whitfield

Champ Plan Advisors

“Amazing Platform, customized for our special needs! Sophisticated, smart & cutting-edge!”

Menachem Tauber

Lubavitch Educational Center

“Automations that took me over 100 hours using Google sheets and scripts, can now be set up in airSlate in just 20-30 hours.”

Brian Del Terzo

Credilife

“There is no more all inclusive workflow solution like it!”

Mark Mc Nichol

In At The Deep End

“We’re getting information and data back from customers, and internal HR related documents quicker than ever before.”

Users on trusted review platforms recognize and approve airSlate solutions

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Learn more about automation APIs

Check our blog for expert insights, the latest updates, and helpful guides to get the most out of Document Automation Hub.

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Forms API: An easy-to-use API for mobile-friendly web forms

Forms — ugh. Managing their workflows and data is a tedious and repetitive task. Fortunately, airSlate’s Document Automation Hub API enables developers to build end-to-end document automation services that support the inclusion of forms. The steps in the workflow involving forms can be integrated with steps involving PDFs and other types of documents.

Building an automated patient onboarding app with APIs

Healthcare organizations increasingly utilize document automation to manage and send critical patient communications. Healthcare professionals recognize that healthcare communications are much faster and cheaper when done electronically, using paperless document automation services that can track each step of a standard process. Healthcare document management software streamlines and automates your patient communication workflow, making it easier… Read more →

PDF editor with Document Automation Hub

With all the top document automation features right in your application, there are no distractions from productive and efficient work. No need to choose from your go-to software programs for work, as you can automate your workflow, create complex document routes, and PDF editor. Discover more Document Automation Hub features that will streamline your everyday working routine, remove repetitive tasks from your table, and free up your time for more strategic or intellectually demanding pursuits.

Incorporate automation features into your workflow and speed up your document management.

PDF editor effortlessly

Log in to the free developer profile. If you do not have one, you may sign up for a free developer account with the help of your email address
Go on to the Dashboard in your Document Automation Hub. When you verify your customer aprofile, you may get access the Automation Hub.
Link your app. Pick the Add Application button and insert your application name along with the URL for integrations with API.
Choose the application. See the Recent Applications list and pick the one you’ve added.
Select the grant type. You can select the grant type that fits your requirements in workflow automation: JWT Grant, Code Grant, Password Grant, or Implicit Grant.
Obtain your access token. To use API calls for workflow automation, you have to generate your Bearer access token.

Manage sophisticated workflows in your usual digital environment and equip your go-to program with more automation capabilities. Register your account today to discover more advantages of efficient document administration solutions.

Questions & answers

Here is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can t find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to each out to us.

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What are the main benefits of using airSlate Workflow?

Can airSlate Workflow be integrated with other software systems?

What products does airSlate offer besides Workflow?

In addition to airSlate Workflow, airSlate offers airSlate PDF, airSlate Sign, and airSlate Template. Each product is designed to enhance different aspects of business operations, with the PDF editor via API being a key feature for document editing and management.

How does airSlate Workflow pricing work?

airSlate Workflow offers flexible pricing options based on the number of users and the features required. Users can choose from monthly or annual subscription plans, with the ability to scale up or down as needed. The PDF editor via API is included in all pricing tiers.

What is the implementation process like for airSlate Workflow?

The implementation process for airSlate Workflow is straightforward and user-friendly. Users can quickly set up their workflows, customize templates, and begin automating tasks without the need for extensive technical knowledge. The PDF editor via API can be easily integrated into existing workflows.

Does airSlate Workflow offer customer support?

Yes, airSlate Workflow provides dedicated customer support to assist users with any questions or issues they may have. Whether it's troubleshooting technical issues or providing guidance on best practices, the support team is there to help. Users can also access resources and tutorials online, including tips on using the PDF editor via API.

Can airSlate Workflow help with compliance and security requirements?

Yes, airSlate Workflow offers advanced security features to ensure data protection and compliance with industry regulations. Users can encrypt documents, set access controls, and track changes to maintain a secure and audit-ready environment. The PDF editor via API also includes security features to protect sensitive information.

How can airSlate Workflow benefit my business in terms of efficiency and cost savings?

By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows, airSlate Workflow can help businesses save time and resources. This can lead to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved overall productivity. The PDF editor via API further enhances these benefits by enabling seamless document editing and management.