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6/24/2026
Generate PDFs from JSON in Any Language — One REST API (Python, Node, PHP, Go)

Generate PDFs from JSON in Any Language — One REST API (Python, Node, PHP, Go)

Short summary

PDFMakerAPI provides a language-agnostic REST API for template-based PDF generation from JSON, solving the friction of Headless Chrome (brittle layouts, browser overhead) and native libraries (manual positioning, fragile code). Design templates once visually or via AI, then POST JSON from any language—Python, Node, PHP, Go—to the same endpoint. Includes integrations with Zapier, Make, n8n, and AI agents; free tier: 100 PDFs/month.

  • Single REST endpoint works across 5+ languages with identical JSON payload
  • Template-based design prevents layout brittleness compared to Headless Chrome
  • Free tier: 100 PDFs/month; integrates with Zapier, Make, n8n, and AI agents

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