Quick Start

Now you’re ready to generate PDFs! Follow these simple steps:

Generate Your First Document

Use your template ID and pass dynamic data to generate a PDF:

curl -X POST https://api.docstron.com/v1/documents/generate \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "template_id": "your_template_id",
    "data": {
      "customer_name": "John Doe",
      "amount": "$299.00"
    },
    "response_type": "pdf"
  }'

Parameters:

• template_id - Your template’s unique identifier (required)
• data - JSON object with variables to populate in your template (required)
• response_type - How you want to receive the PDF (required)

Response Options

Choose how you want to receive your generated PDF:

1. Direct PDF Response

Get the PDF file instantly in the HTTP response. Perfect for immediate downloads.

Set response_type to pdf.

2. JSON with Base64

Receive a JSON response containing the PDF as base64-encoded content. Useful for processing or storing the PDF programmatically.

Set response_type to json_with_base64.

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Request successful",
  "data": {
    "document_id": "document-fb5cf3c7-eddc-4edd-9683-81ff7fc64f15",
    "template_id": "template-8c043edf-fa70-4e51-a8a2-36f67958ca16",
    "pdf_content": "JVBERi0xLjcKJfCflqQKNiAwIG9GaWx0ZXIgL0ZsYXRlRGVjb2RlL0xlbmd0aC...",
    "filename": "file_2025-10-12_17-07-54_90094aa5.pdf",
    "content_type": "application/pdf",
    "size_bytes": 5370
  }
}

3. Document ID

Get a document ID and download URL to retrieve the PDF later. Best for asynchronous workflows.

Set response_type to document_id.

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Request successful",
  "data": {
    "document_id": "document-489a79af-8680-4a08-a777-df52f26f296f",
    "template_id": "template-8c043edf-fa70-4e51-a8a2-36f67958ca16",
    "download_url": "https://api.docstron.com/v1/documents/download/document-489a79af-8680-4a08-a777-df52f26f296f",
    "size_bytes": 5370
  }
}

Need Help?

If you have questions about applications or need assistance:

• 📧 Email: support@docstron.com
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