How do I generate a PDF from HTML in Laravel?

Install the PHP SDK via Composer: composer require html-to-pdf-api/php-sdk. Then call HtmlToPdf::fromHtml($html)->save('invoice.pdf'). One line. No headless browser required.

Does the HTML to PDF API work without a framework?

Yes. Any language that can make an HTTP POST request works — plain PHP, Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, curl. Send JSON with your HTML or URL, receive a PDF back.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. The free plan includes 100 PDF conversions per month with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $29/month for higher volume.

What is a good alternative to wkhtmltopdf or Puppeteer?

HTML to PDF API is a hosted REST API alternative. No binary to install, no server dependencies, no headless browser process to manage. Call the API and get a PDF — that's it.

Developer articles

Guides & Tutorials

Practical guides for generating PDFs from HTML in PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Python, and more.

Laravel

6 min read · Jun 1, 2026

How to Generate PDFs from HTML in Laravel (2026 Guide)

A practical guide to generating PDFs from HTML in Laravel. Skip the server config — use the PHP SDK and a REST API to get pixel-perfect PDFs in minutes.

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PHP

5 min read · Jun 2, 2026

Convert HTML to PDF in PHP Without Installing Anything

Generate PDFs from HTML in plain PHP using a REST API. No Composer packages required — just a single HTTP request with curl or file_get_contents.

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Migration

7 min read · Jun 3, 2026

wkhtmltopdf Alternatives in 2026: Why Hosted APIs Win

wkhtmltopdf is unmaintained and painful to deploy. Here's why developers are switching to hosted REST APIs for HTML to PDF conversion in 2026.

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Comparison

6 min read · Jun 4, 2026

Puppeteer vs HTML to PDF API: Which Should You Use?

Puppeteer gives you a real browser for PDFs, but it's operationally painful. See how a hosted REST API compares — and when to use each.

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Laravel

8 min read · Jun 5, 2026

Generating PDF Invoices in Laravel: A Complete Guide

Build a PDF invoice system in Laravel using Blade templates and the HTML to PDF API. Covers the template, controller, email attachment, and storage.

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Node.js

5 min read · Jun 6, 2026

Generate PDFs from HTML in Node.js Using a REST API

Skip Puppeteer's infrastructure overhead. Generate HTML to PDF in Node.js with a simple fetch call — works in Express, Fastify, Next.js, and serverless.

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Python

4 min read · Jun 7, 2026

HTML to PDF in Python: Generate PDFs with requests in 2 Minutes

Generate PDFs from HTML in Python using the requests library and a REST API. No WeasyPrint, no wkhtmltopdf, no browser — just a simple HTTP call.

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curl

3 min read · Jun 8, 2026

Generate a PDF from HTML Using curl in 30 Seconds

The quickest way to test HTML to PDF conversion: a single curl command. Works from any terminal, CI pipeline, or shell script.

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Architecture

7 min read · Jun 9, 2026

Building a PDF Generation Microservice: The REST API Approach

Learn how to design a PDF generation microservice using a hosted REST API. Covers architecture, queueing, storage, and error handling.

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Comparison

6 min read · Jun 9, 2026

Best HTML to PDF APIs in 2026 (Free Tiers Compared)

Comparing the top HTML to PDF REST APIs in 2026: features, free tiers, pricing, and which is easiest to integrate with PHP, Laravel, and Node.js.

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