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Paperbolt turns any WordPress content into beautiful PDFs using a cloud-based rendering engine. No server-side rendering means zero PHP memory issues, no font configuration headaches, and full support for modern CSS including flexbox and grid.
Key Features
<ul>
<li>Cloud Rendering — All PDF rendering happens in the cloud via a Chromium engine. Supports flexbox, grid, custom fonts, and modern CSS.</li>
<li>Zero Server Load — Works on shared hosting. No PHP extensions or fonts to install.</li>
<li>WooCommerce Invoices — Generate invoices, packing slips, and receipts. Auto-attach to order emails.</li>
<li>Batch Processing — Generate up to 100 PDFs in a single API call.</li>
<li>Post-Processing — Merge, split, compress, and password-protect PDFs.</li>
<li>Simple Setup — Enter your API key and you’re ready to go.</li>
</ul>
Features
<ul>
<li>Download any post or page as a PDF with one click</li>
<li>WooCommerce invoice, packing slip, and receipt generation</li>
<li>Auto-attach invoices to WooCommerce order emails</li>
<li>Sequential invoice numbering with configurable format</li>
<li>Shortcode and Gutenberg block for download buttons</li>
<li>Bulk PDF generation from post lists and WooCommerce orders</li>
<li>Template management synced with your Paperbolt account</li>
<li>Starter template library with one-click import</li>
<li>Usage dashboard showing credits remaining</li>
<li>WP-CLI support: <code>wp paperbolt generate <post_id></code></li>
<li>Customizable paper size, orientation, and margins</li>
<li>Built-in PDF typography and table styling controls</li>
<li>PDF caching to minimize API calls</li>
<li>Full translation support</li>
</ul>
Pricing
The plugin is free. You need a Paperbolt account (also free) for API access:
<ul>
<li>Free — 50 credits/month. No credit card required.</li>
<li>Starter ($9/mo) — 2,000 credits. Chromium engine access.</li>
<li>Pro ($29/mo) — 10,000 credits. Batch API, priority rendering.</li>
<li>Business ($79/mo) — 50,000 credits. Everything included.</li>
</ul>
Sign up at <a href="https://lightningpdf.dev" rel="nofollow ugc">lightningpdf.dev</a>.
<h3>Third-Party Services</h3>
This plugin relies on the Paperbolt API service to generate PDF documents. No PDFs are rendered locally; all rendering is performed by the Paperbolt cloud service.
Service URL: <a href="https://lightningpdf.dev" rel="nofollow ugc">https://lightningpdf.dev</a>
When data is sent:
<ul>
<li>When a PDF is generated (post/page download, WooCommerce invoice, shortcode, bulk generation)</li>
<li>When templates are listed, imported, or deleted (template management)</li>
<li>When usage/credit information is checked (hourly cron sync and admin dashboard)</li>
</ul>
What data is sent:
<ul>
<li>HTML content of the post, page, or WooCommerce order being converted to PDF</li>
<li>For WooCommerce documents: order details including billing name, address, email, phone, shipping address, line items, and totals</li>
<li>Your API key for authentication</li>
<li>PDF generation options (paper size, orientation, margins, typography settings)</li>
</ul>
Service policies:
<ul>
<li>Terms of Service: <a href="https://lightningpdf.dev/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">https://lightningpdf.dev/terms</a></li>
<li>Privacy Policy: <a href="https://lightningpdf.dev/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://lightningpdf.dev/privacy</a></li>
</ul>
By using this plugin, you agree to the Paperbolt Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Please review these policies before activating the plugin, especially if you process personal data subject to GDPR or similar regulations.

Paperbolt

Generate PDFs from posts, pages, and WooCommerce orders via cloud API. Zero server load, full modern CSS support.

WP Swings

With PDF generator for WordPress you can create and customize interactive PDFs and transform your custom PDFs and images into a 3D flipbook, you can also convert posts and pages into PDFs. PDF Generator plugin also offers Elementor and Gutenberg support, embedding options for Google and third-party services, bulk export, and advanced design settings for brand presentation.
PDF Generator plugin for WordPress helps you create and customize PDF files for your website pages, making your content easy to access offline. It allows the admin to convert posts, pages, blogs, and products into downloadable PDFs with full control over layout, colors, and fonts.
With this WordPress PDF embedder plugin, users can download PDFs, view them in a new tab, or receive them via email. The plugin also supports Elementor and Gutenberg, making it simple to add shortcodes or embed third-party services like Google Forms, Canva, or Loom.
You can even turn your PDFs or images into interactive flipbooks, export files in bulk, and set display rules for different user roles. Users can share the downloaded PDF files for non-commercial use with the <a href="https://wpswings.com/product/pdf-generator-for-wp-pro/?utm_source=wpswings-pdf-pro&utm_medium=wpswings-org-page&utm_campaign=pdf-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress PDF Generator Pro</a> plugin.
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<h3>WITH THE PDF GENERATOR FOR WORDPRESS PLUGIN YOU CAN:</h3>
<ul>
<li>You can choose and adjust the logo size as per your requirement in the default template header.</li>
<li>You can choose from various page sizes including A1, A2, A4, B2, B4, and so on.</li>
<li>Admin can choose from multiple date formats to show on PDF.</li>
<li>Merchants can enable the setting to show Post Created Date and Current Date in the PDF</li>
<li>Convert all the posts, pages, blogs, and products into PDF files.</li>
<li>Now update PDF icon visibility based on user roles.</li>
<li>Export posts, products, and pages into PDF format in bulk with the default PDF template.</li>
<li>Add footer customizations for post name, post date, and author name.</li>
<li>Display more than one image in a row.</li>
<li>Display more than one meta field in a row as per requirement.</li>
<li>Display icon to both guest users and registered users.</li>
<li>Allow direct download of PDF files or send them to users’ email addresses. </li>
<li>Get a Shortcode to add the PDF icon anywhere on the page.</li>
<li>Get a shortcode to insert your own pdf.</li>
<li>Set the PDF download button’s location. </li>
<li>Create a custom PDF download icon.</li>
<li>Predefined header, footer, and body settings.</li>
<li>Include author details. </li>
<li>Compatible with WPML, thus facilitating your multilingual audience.</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress Multisite</li>
<li>Compatible with WooCommerce HPOS</li>
</ul>
<h3>PDF GENERATOR PLUGIN MEETS YOUR REQUIREMENT, SO</h3>
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<h3>WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR PDF GENERATOR FOR WORDPRESS PLUGIN</h3>
1) Generate 3D Flipbooks With PDFs or Images 
Our PDF Generator plugin also offers a built-in 3D flipbook feature that lets you transform any PDF into an engaging, interactive flipbook. You can even choose multiple images and instantly convert them into a flipbook. It provides plenty of customization options like setting custom height and width, showing the flipbook in a modal popup, adding realistic page-flip sounds, and more.
2) Elementor Blocks For Shortcodes 
All the existing shortcodes have been converted into easy-to-use Elementor blocks. Just open Elementor, drag and drop your favorite block into your page or post, and you’re all set.
3) Embed Multiple Third-Party Services 
Our PDF embedder plugin has the feature to embed multiple third-party services like LinkedIn Post, Reddit Post, Canva embed, Loom Video Embed, Calendly Calendar, Twitch Streams, and Strava, and the best thing is that all these services are in the form of Gutenberg blocks. Hence, you just need to add the respective block on your page and paste the embedding link. You are good to go!
4) Gutenberg Block to Embed All Google Services 
Our free pdf creator plugin allows you to embed Google services like Forms, Slides, Sheets, and Docs into your posts using the intuitive WPSwings Gutenberg blocks. Just search for it, add your Google URL, and it’s done.
Plus, existing shortcodes such as [WPS_SINGLE_IMAGE] are now converted into Gutenberg blocks, making customization simple
5) Customize Template Color and Text Color 
With Our free PDF embedder Plugin you can customize the overall color of your PDF, plus you’ll also get the option to customize the text color of your PDF. Customizing the color scheme and text color of your PDF can enhance brand consistency and professionalism.
6) Include Important Details 
The General Settings in the PDF plugin allows you to include important information in the generated PDF files. The plugin lets you display the categories, tags, taxonomy, post date, and author name.
7) Display PDF Icon Based on User Roles 
With the help of our latest update in the WordPress PDF plugin, you can now restrict the visibility of the PDF icon on your website for different user roles such as administrator, author, editor, and so on. This will assist you a great deal in increasing quality leads from your website itself.
8) Bulk Export 
You can export PDF files for products, pages, and posts in bulk using the default template provided in our free WordPress PDF plugin generator.
9) Add Footer Customizations 
Our WordPress embed PDF plugin brings in the footer customization options for you. You can now add the post name, post date, and author name to the pages of your generated PDF files.
10) Display More Images In a Row 
We have solved displaying your post or product images in a better format in our latest update for the PDF creator plugin. You can now display more than one image in a row using the functionalities of this PDF plugin by turning on the settings from the body settings tab.
11) Control The Display Of Functionality 
From the display settings of the PDF icon, you can choose to display the PDF generator icon to either the registered users, the guest users, or both. You can also opt to allow, both, the registered and guest users to either directly download the information in PDF format or e-mail the PDF file to the user.
12) Icon Settings 
WordPress PDF Generator gives you a free hand to customize the plugin icon for the front end of your website. You can also set the size of the PDF generator icon as per the design and theme requirements of the WordPress site. Display settings in the plugin allow several positions to place the icon, also letting you set the alignment of the same to center, right, and left.
13) Predefine Header Settings 
The layout settings authorize you to tailor-make the header settings. You can upload the company logo and details besides setting the header width. Layout settings also allow you to set the font and font size.
14) Predefine Body Settings 
Body settings have many features to let you set the page orientation, page size, and title settings. You can also predefine the content font settings, font color, page margin, and border settings. This plugin also provides RTL support for Hebrew and Arabic languages. You can add a watermark to represent your brand in the layout settings.
15) Predefine Footer Settings 
WordPress embed PDF plugin allows you to set the size and width of the footer using the layout settings. It also allows you to set the footer text font and size as well.
16) Relevant Post Types And Appropriate Meta Fields 
The plugin gives you the option to make the post visible only for relevant post types such as post, page, or product, depending on the utility of your content. The admin is also authorized to set the meta fields that you wish to display in the posts, pages, or products, individually.
Also, if your product images are different from your product image gallery then you can write the name in the box below, enable the setting, and uncheck this in the metafield section.
17) Upload Your PDF Files 
The plugin allows you to upload your own PDF files for download. You can also limit access to these files for registered users or guest users.
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<h3>LIVE DEMO OF PDF GENERATOR PLUGIN</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://demo.wpswings.com/pdf-generator-for-wp-pro/?utm_source=wpswings-pdf-demo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=frontend-demo" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress PDF Generator Frontend demo</a>
</li>
<li>
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</li>
</ul>
<h3>WORDPRESS PDF GENERATOR COMPATIBILITIES</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Track Order For WooCommerce: WordPress PDF plugin is compatible with our track order plugin. You can show the order tracking card in the generated invoices, so your users can directly track their orders from the generated invoices.
</li>
<li>
WooCommerce HPOS: The PDF generator for WordPress is compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage HPOS which allows you to store order data in custom order tables to maximize your eCommerce store performance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>WHAT PREMIUM VERSION OF THE WORDPRESS PDF GENERATOR PLUGIN OFFERS</h3>
1) Placement of Meta Fields: PDF Generator for WordPress now lets you place and organize different meta fields in your customized WordPress PDF templates exactly how you want.
2) Taxonomy Settings: WordPress PDF Creator Plugin now allows you to add taxonomies to your PDF files effortlessly.
3) Bulk Download: The WordPress PDF Creator Plugin allows users to download multiple PDFs in bulk with a single click.
4) Custom CSS: The WordPress PDF Creator Plugin also lets you use custom CSS to further personalize the look and feel of your PDF templates.
5) Custom Template: WordPress PDF Generator Plugin allows admins to upload a custom image for the cover page, in addition to using predefined templates.
6) Layout Customization: WordPress PDF Generator Plugin offers layout customization options, allowing you to adjust the arrangement of elements in your PDFs.
<h3>TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES OF PDF GENERATOR FOR WP PLUGIN</h3>
PDF Generator for WordPress Pro plugin generates PDF that can be read or shared anytime with an added feature of watermark & bulk generation.
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<h3>DOCUMENTATION OF PREMIUM VERSION</h3>
<ul>
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</ul>
<h3>SUPPORT</h3>
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<h3>External Services</h3>
WP Swings Notification Service 
Used to fetch admin notifications and updates.
Data sent: Plugin version and request action 
When: On admin dashboard load 
Endpoint: https://demo.wpswings.com/client-notification/woo-gift-cards-lite/wps-client-notify.php 
Terms: https://wpswings.com/terms-and-conditions/ 
Privacy: https://wpswings.com/privacy-policy
WP Swings Usage Tracker 
Used to collect usage and environment data for improving plugin performance.
Data sent: WooCommerce store data (via WooCommerce tracking system) 
When: On admin initialization (scheduled tracking) 
Endpoint: https://tracking.wpswings.com/wp-json/mps-route/v1/mps-testing-data/ 
Terms: https://wpswings.com/terms-and-conditions/ 
Privacy: https://wpswings.com/privacy-policy

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