Enhance API Development with PDF.co Request Tester Tool

PDF.co Request Tester tools is a web-based tool designed to help developers test and debug API requests. It provides a user-friendly interface for testing API requests and supports multiple formats such as JSON, XML, and HTML. The tool allows developers

to inspect the HTTP request and responses modify the request headers and bodies, and analyze the response data in real time.

In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the PDF. The PDF.co Request Tester tool includes its features, use cases, and sample workflows. Our aim is to help developers understand the capabilities and benefits of using this tool and improve their API testing workflow.

  1. PDF.co Request Tester Features
  2. PDF.co Request Tester Use Cases
  3. PDF.co Request Tester Sample Workflows

 

PDF.co Request Tester Features

The PDF.co Request Tester Tool is a powerful tool for developers working with PDFs and document processing. Some of its key features include:

1. Testing PDF.co API endpoints directly from the web interface

The tool allows developers to test PDF.co API Endpoints directly from the web interface. They can test various API parameters such as data fields, extraction methods, output format, page size, font, margins, image, quality, code type, size, and color.

2. Support for a wide range of API parameters

The PDF.co Request Tester tool supports a wide range of API parameters, making it easy for developers to test their API endpoints and ensure that they are working correctly.

3. Authentication and authorization support for secure API access

The tool provides authentication and authorization support to ensure secure API access. Developers can enter their API keys to access their accounts.

4. Intuitive and user-friendly web interface

The web interface of the PDF.co Request Tester tool is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for developers to test their API endpoints and quickly identify any issues.

5. Online availability, accessible from anywhere

The tool is available online and accessible from anywhere, making it convenient for developers to test their API endpoints and collaborate with their team members.

PDF.co Request Tester Use Cases

Here are some additional use cases for the PDF.co Request Tester tool:

1. Data Extraction

The PDF.co Request Tester tool is a powerful tool for data extraction from PDFs. Developers can use it to test API endpoints for extracting data fields extraction.

2. PDF Generation

The Request Tester Tool is also useful for generating PDFs. Developers can use it to test API endpoints for generating PDFs with specific parameters.

3. PDF Conversion

The PDF.co Request Tester Tool can be used for PDF  conversion from other formats such as Excel, Word, HTML, and Scanned PDF to Searchable text.

4. PDF Editing

Developers can use PDF.co Request Tester tool to test API endpoints for editing PDFs. They can test parameters such as adding or removing pages and inserting text or images.

5. Barcode and QR Code Generation

The PDF.co Request Tester tool can be used to generate barcodes and QR codes. Developers can test API endpoints for parameters such as code type, size, and color.

PDF.co Request Tester Sample Workflows

Here are some sample workflows that illustrate how developers can use the PDF.co Request Tester Tool:

1. Data Extraction Workflow

  • To get started, log in to your PDF.co account and navigate to the Request Tester menu.
  • From there, select the PDF to JSON endpoint to extract data in JSON format.
  • You have two options to input your source file: You can provide a link to the file or upload the file directly.
  • Click on the "run request" button.
  • Click on the output file to view it.

PDF.co Request Tester Data Extraction

{ "document": { "pageCount": "1", "pageCountWithOCRPerformed": "0", "page": { "index": "0", "width": "595.320007324219", "height": "841.919982910156", "OCRWasPerformed": "False", "row": [ { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "24.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "color": "#538DD3", "x": "36.00", "y": "34.44", "width": "242.81", "height": "24.00", "text": "Your Company Name" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "76.94", "width": "66.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Your Address" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "91.46", "width": "69.14", "height": "11.04", "text": "City, State Zip" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "461.02", "y": "115.94", "width": "98.42", "height": "11.04", "text": "Invoice No. 123456" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "436.54", "y": "130.46", "width": "122.90", "height": "11.04", "text": "Invoice Date 01/01/2016" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "36.00", "y": "154.94", "width": "63.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Client Name" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "169.70", "width": "40.34", "height": "11.04", "text": "Address" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "184.22", "width": "69.14", "height": "11.04", "text": "City, State Zip" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "233.30", "width": "28.70", "height": "11.04", "text": "Notes" } }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": "" } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "36.00", "y": "316.25", "width": "22.58", "height": "11.04", "text": "Item" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "247.61", "y": "316.25", "width": "44.64", "height": "11.04", "text": "Quantity" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "398.95", "y": "316.25", "width": "26.91", "height": "11.04", "text": "Price" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "533.14", "y": "316.25", "width": "26.30", "height": "11.04", "text": "Total" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "341.33", "width": "30.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Item 1" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "286.13", "y": "341.33", "width": "6.12", "height": "11.04", "text": "1" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "398.35", "y": "341.33", "width": "27.51", "height": "11.04", "text": "40.00" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "531.94", "y": "341.33", "width": "27.50", "height": "11.04", "text": "40.00" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "362.45", "width": "30.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Item 2" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "286.13", "y": "362.45", "width": "6.12", "height": "11.04", "text": "2" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "398.35", "y": "362.45", "width": "27.51", "height": "11.04", "text": "30.00" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "531.94", "y": "362.45", "width": "27.50", "height": "11.04", "text": "60.00" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "383.57", "width": "30.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Item 3" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "286.13", "y": "383.57", "width": "6.12", "height": "11.04", "text": "3" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "398.35", "y": "383.57", "width": "27.51", "height": "11.04", "text": "20.00" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "531.94", "y": "383.57", "width": "27.50", "height": "11.04", "text": "60.00" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "36.00", "y": "404.93", "width": "30.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "Item 4" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "286.13", "y": "404.93", "width": "6.12", "height": "11.04", "text": "4" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "398.35", "y": "404.93", "width": "27.51", "height": "11.04", "text": "10.00" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "x": "531.94", "y": "404.93", "width": "27.50", "height": "11.04", "text": "40.00" } } ] }, { "column": [ { "text": "" }, { "text": "" }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "389.11", "y": "425.83", "width": "36.75", "height": "11.04", "text": "TOTAL" } }, { "text": { "fontName": "Arial", "fontSize": "11.0", "fontStyle": "Bold", "x": "525.82", "y": "425.83", "width": "33.62", "height": "11.04", "text": "200.00" } } ] } ] } } }

2. PDF Generation Workflow

  • To begin, log in to your PDF.co account and navigate to the Request Tester menu.
  • From there, select the HTML to PDF endpoint to generate a PDF document.
  • Next, input the raw HTML code into the JSON field to generate a PDF document.
  • Set up the parameters such as margins, paper size, orientation, and other relevant settings.
  • Click on the "run request" button.
  • Locate the output file to view it.

PDF.co Request Tester PDF Generation

3. PDF Conversion Workflow

  • To get started, log in to your PDF.co account and navigate to the Request Tester menu.
  • Choose the appropriate endpoint for the PDF conversion.
  • Input your source file link or upload the file, depending on your preference.
  • Click on the "run request" button.
  • Locate the output file to view it.

PDF.co Request Tester PDF Conversion

4. PDF Editing Workflow

  • Log in to your PDF.co account and go to the Request Tester menu.
  • Select the Add Text, Images, and Signatures endpoint to edit the PDF document. You can also use other editing endpoints depending on your requirements.
  • Input your source file as a link or upload it as a file.
  • Set up the JSON code by specifying the coordinates where you want to add the text, images, and signatures.
  • Provide the font name, font size, font colors, width, and height.
  • Click the run request button.
  • Locate the output file to view it.

PDF.co Request Tester PDF Editing

PDF.co Request Tester Edit PDF

5. Barcode and QR Code Generation Workflow

  • Log in to your PDF.co account and navigate to the Request Tester menu.
  • Select the Barcode and QR Code Generation endpoint to generate a QR code barcode.
  • Set up the JSON code by adding the desired barcode value and barcode type to be generated. PDF.co supports different types of barcodes at this link.
  • Click on the run request button.
  • Locate the output file to view it.

PDF.co Request Tester Barcode Generation

PDF.co Request Tester QR Code Generation

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