Migration Guide: Switch from Any PDF Generation Tool or Library to pdforge

Compatibility with Existing PDF Solutions

pdforge ensures a seamless transition regardless of your current PDF generation stack. Popular libraries and APIs such as Puppeteer, jspdf, Flying Saucer, pdfmake, iText, DomPDF, PDFKit, APITemplate, PDFMonkey, CraftMyPDF, and PDF Generator API are fully supported.

Whether migrating from code-heavy custom scripts, legacy SaaS solutions, or no-code and low-code platforms, pdforge uses AI to effortlessly convert existing PDF designs and data structures into flexible, no-code templates in a few minutes.

Step-by-Step Migration Process

Step 1: Export Your Current Templates

If you're using HTML or Handlebars, simply copy your existing templates so you can directly paste them into the pdforge editor.

If you're using other template engines or API solutions, take a screenshot of your final report. We have an AI that can understand the design and replicate it for you.

Clearly document variables and data sources utilized in your documents.

Step 2: Set Up Your pdforge Account

Create a free trial account and go through the onboarding flow. You'll reach the template builder in a couple of clicks.

Step 3: Create Your Template on pdforge

You have two efficient options:

• Direct HTML Import:

Insert your HTML code inside an HTML component. (Note that you don't need to paste the whole html tags, just a regular div. Example:

<div>
    <h1>Invoice {{invoice_number}}</h1>
    <p>Date: {{invoice_date}}</p>
    <p>Customer: {{customer_name}}</p>
</div>

• AI-Driven Visual Template Creation:

Upload a screenshot of your current report or existing PDF document and allow pdforge’s AI to recreate the layout automatically. You don't need to recreate the whole design again.

Step 4: Assign all your variables

You can either use handlebars double mustache syntax {{your_variable_here}} or use our "Make it variable" button to transform a static text into a variable you can send via API or integration.

Note that you only need to set the variables on the TEXT or HTML components. All the other components will set the variables for you automatically. If you have any questions about our template builder, take a look into our knowledge base.

Step 5: Connect Your Data Sources

Map your existing data fields directly in pdforge. Integration via APIs (see documentation here) or automation tools like Zapier, Make, or n8n is straightforward:

Guides:

• Automate PDF Generation on n8n

• Automate PDF Generation on Make

• Automate PDF Generation on Zapier

• Automate PDF Generation on Bubble

Node.js API Example:

const axios = require('axios');

axios.post('https://api.pdforge.com/v1/pdf/sync', {
  templateId: 'template_xxx',
  data: {
    invoice_number: 'INV-2025-001',
    invoice_date: '2025-08-10',
    customer_name: 'Acme Corp'
  }
}).then(response => {
  console.log(response.data);
}).catch(error => {
  console.error(error);
});

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reuse my existing HTML templates?

Yes, pdforge supports direct HTML import, enabling quick reuse of existing templates.

What if I use a language-specific library?

Migration is seamless for popular languages (Node.js, Java, PHP, Python) using our AI to identify your current design and transform it into no-code components for your template.

How does pdforge handle dynamic data?

We have built in components that can deal with dynamic data, like tables, charts and code components and you can also send runtime customization of PDFs through APIs and automation tools.

Can I automate document delivery and storage?

Absolutely. pdforge integrates smoothly with the best workflow automation tools like n8n, make, zapier, pipedream so you can connect to every tool you need like email, Slack, Amazon S3, and more.

Is migration possible for code and no-code users alike?

Yes, pdforge is designed with both code-savvy developers and no-code users in mind, ensuring an intuitive experience for all.

Is migration support or onboarding assistance available?

Yes, you can access the support chat in case you have any questions, and if you're on the bussiness or scale plan, you can count on our dedicated team to ensure a smooth transition.

Can I perform bulk migrations?

Bulk migrations are currently not supported, so you'll have to create template by template on our interface. If you have more than 5 templates you want to migrate, just message us and we'll help you do that.

Additional Resources

• Guides on how to generate PDFs for every programming language

• Best PDF Generation APIs in 2025