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pdfRest API Toolkit

pdfRest is a professional-grade REST API Toolkit designed for developers who need to integrate high-quality PDF processing into web applications. Built on Adobe® technology, it allows you to rapidly deploy PDF capabilities in minutes.

Compress PDF	Convert to PDF	Convert to PDF/A	Convert to PDF/X
Encrypt PDF	Restrict PDF	Merge PDFs	Split PDF
Decrypt PDF	Unrestrict PDF	Add to PDF	PDF to Images
Watermark PDF	Flatten Transparencies	Flatten Annotations	Flatten Layers
Query PDF	Linearize PDF	Upload Files	Zip Files
Flatten Forms	Import Form Data	Export Form Data	Extract Text
PDF to Word	PDF to Excel	PDF to PowerPoint	Extract Images
OCR to PDF	API Polling	Rasterize PDF	Convert PDF Colors
Redact PDF	PDF to Markdown	Sign PDF	Summarize PDF
Translate PDF

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Integration Options

Package Managers & Containers

• Python (PyPI): Install the pdfrest package via pip. View the Python Documentation.
• Docker: Pull images from pdfRest on Docker Hub.
• Postman: Fast-track testing with our Postman Collection.

AI Automation

Connect with AI solutions to automate complex PDF operations. For example, pdfAssistant.ai uses this API to provide an intelligent, chat-based PDF processing interface.

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Getting Started

1. Get an API Key: Register for a free account to receive your key (includes 100 free monthly calls).
2. Clone this Repo: Use the code samples in this repository to see how to submit requests programmatically.
3. Configure Samples:
   • Find the comment: Place your api key here
   • Replace xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx with your actual key.

Downloading Files

Each directory contains a get-resource sample. When you perform a POST call, the API returns a UUID for your file. Replace xxxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx in the sample with your specific UUID to download the output.

Privacy & File Deletion

To delete sensitive files immediately after processing, edit the sample file and set its local deletion flag to true. This is disabled by default.

• JavaScript: Change const DELETE_SENSITIVE_FILES = false to true
• Python: Change DELETE_SENSITIVE_FILES = False to True
• PHP: Change $DELETE_SENSITIVE_FILES = false to true
• .NET (C#): Change var deleteSensitiveFiles = false to true
• Java: Change final boolean DELETE_SENSITIVE_FILES = false to true
• cURL: Uncomment # DELETE_SENSITIVE_FILES=true

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API Documentation

After you have successfully sent an API Call using these examples, take a look at the API Reference Guide for a full description of each endpoint and parameters you can adjust to customize your solution.

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Support

Need help? Contact us through our Support form and our team will assist you.