TemplateFox is a PDF generation API that lets developers and no-code users create professional business documents by designing templates visually and generating PDFs via REST API or integrations like Zapier and Make.
What is TemplateFox?
TemplateFox is a cloud-based PDF generation platform that accepts a template ID and JSON data and returns a PDF URL or binary download. Users design templates using a drag-and-drop visual editor — no coding required — then generate documents on demand. The service is developed by TemplateFox and offers both a REST API and no-code integrations.
Key Features
- Visual Template Editor — Drag-and-drop interface for designing PDF templates without coding. Customize borders, colors, sizes, positions, and every element's properties.
- Simple REST API — Generate PDFs with a single POST request to
POST /v1/pdf/generate, passing the template ID and JSON data. Returns a PDF URL.
- Dynamic Data Binding — Inject any JSON data into templates; names, addresses, prices, and more update automatically.
- Automatic Table Expansion — Tables grow with your data; 3 items or 300, they adapt and span multiple pages if needed.
- Headers & Footers — Define once and repeat on every page automatically for logos, page numbers, and legal mentions.
- Built-in QR Codes & Barcodes — Generate Code128, EAN-13, and QR codes on the fly from your data.
- System Variables & Expressions — Use
{{sys.page_number}}, {{sys.total_pages}}, and 100+ built-in functions for formatting, calculation, and conditional logic.
- No-Code Integrations — Connect with Zapier, Airtable, Make, Bubble, and n8n to automate PDF generation without coding.
- SDK Libraries — Official SDKs for TypeScript, Python, Go, PHP, Ruby, Java, and C#.
- Professional Templates — Pre-built templates for invoices, certificates, packing slips, shipping labels, QR code sheets, and receipts.
Who is it for?
- Developers — Integrate PDF generation into web apps, backends, or scripts using the REST API or SDKs. Generate invoices, reports, and certificates at scale.
- No-Code Users — Automate document workflows using Zapier or Make without writing code. Connect to 8,000+ apps.
- Business Operations Teams — Generate packing slips, shipping labels, and receipts directly from order management systems.
- E-commerce Platforms — Automatically create order fulfillment documents with dynamic customer data.
What can you do with TemplateFox?
- Automate invoice generation — Pass order data via API or Zapier to generate branded invoices in seconds.
- Create certificates on demand — Use templates with dynamic placeholders for names, dates, and achievements. Output as PDFs.
- Generate shipping labels with barcodes — Inject tracking numbers and addresses to produce A4 labels with scannable barcodes.
- Build reports with dynamic tables — Feed tabular data that automatically flows across pages with consistent headers.
How does TemplateFox work?
- Design a template in the visual editor or start from a pre-built one.
- Call the API endpoint
POST /v1/pdf/generate with your template ID and JSON data.
- Receive a PDF URL (e.g.,
https://storage.pdftemplateapi.com/...) or binary download. Generation typically takes 1–3 seconds.
Pricing
TemplateFox offers a freemium model: a free tier with 60 PDFs per month, no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9 per month.
Pros and Cons
- Pros: Visual editor eliminates design coding; fast generation (1–3 seconds); temporary storage with auto-deletion for privacy; free tier available; supports dynamic tables, barcodes, and QR codes; extensive integration options.
- Cons: No offline or self-hosted option; limited to cloud API; free tier capped at 60 PDFs per month.
FAQ
Is TemplateFox free?
Yes, TemplateFox offers a free plan that includes 60 PDFs per month with no credit card required.
What programming languages does it support?
TemplateFox provides official SDKs for TypeScript, Python, Go, PHP, Ruby, Java, and C#, plus a REST API that works with any language.
Can I generate PDFs from Zapier?
Yes, TemplateFox has a direct Zapier integration, allowing you to trigger PDF generation from thousands of apps.
What types of documents can I create?
You can create invoices, certificates, packing slips, shipping labels, receipts, and QR code sheets. Pre-built templates are available for each.
Does the API support dynamic tables?
Yes, tables can grow automatically with your data, spanning multiple pages if needed, and you can use system variables for page numbers.
