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Using Pdfcrowd API with Postman for Document Conversion

Postman, a versatile platform for API management, serves as an excellent tool for interacting with the Pdfcrowd Conversion API. This guide provides a comprehensive tutorial on how to use Postman to convert between PDF, HTML, and various image formats using the Pdfcrowd API. Whether you're a developer familiar with Postman or someone exploring API functionalities for document conversion, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

 

Setting Up the Pdfcrowd API in Postman

Configure API Endpoint and Credentials:

To start, configure the common settings for all types of conversions:

  1. API Endpoint - Use the HTTP POST method. Set the API endpoint to:
    https://api.pdfcrowd.com/convert/latest/
    Postman - Pdfcrowd API endpoint
     
  2. API Credentials - Authentication is managed via Basic Auth. You can utilize the demo credentials provided or your personal API credentials. For demo purposes:
    • Username: demo
    • API Key: ce544b6ea52a5621fb9d55f8b542d14d

For personal credentials, input your Pdfcrowd username and API key in the Username and Password fields, respectively.

Postman - Pdfcrowd API credentials

Converting HTML to PDF

Web Page to PDF Conversion:
To convert a web page to PDF:

  • Navigate to the Body tab in Postman.
  • Select the "form-data" option.
  • Configure the conversion parameters as needed.

Postman - Web page to PDF

Local HTML File to PDF Conversion:
To convert a local HTML file to PDF:

  • Replace the url parameter with the file parameter.
  • Adjust the Key type to File.

Postman - HTML file to PDF

Converting HTML to Image

Setting Up Conversion:
Converting a web page or a local HTML file to an image follows a similar process as PDF conversion:

  • Include the output_format parameter.
  • Specify the desired image format (e.g., PNG, JPEG).

Postman - HTML to Image

Additional Resources and Documentation

For detailed information on available parameters and more comprehensive guidance, refer to the resources below. They provide exhaustive details on the API's capabilities and how to harness them effectively using Postman:

Conclusion

Using Postman with the Pdfcrowd API simplifies the process of document conversion, making it accessible and manageable. This setup not only reduces the complexity associated with direct API calls but also enhances testing and development workflows. By following this guide, you can effectively integrate document conversion into your applications, ensuring high-quality outputs with minimal effort.

 

Updated: April 21, 2024