How to connect Captions and PDF.co
Create a New Scenario to Connect Captions and PDF.co
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Captions, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Captions or PDF.co will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Captions or PDF.co, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Captions Node
Select the Captions node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Captions
Click on the Captions node to configure it. You can modify the Captions URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the PDF.co Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Captions node, select PDF.co from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within PDF.co.

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Authenticate PDF.co
Now, click the PDF.co node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your PDF.co settings. Authentication allows you to use PDF.co through Latenode.
Configure the Captions and PDF.co Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Captions and PDF.co Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Captions, PDF.co, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Captions and PDF.co integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Captions and PDF.co (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Captions and PDF.co
Captions + PDF.co + Google Drive: When a video generation request is completed in Captions, the generated video caption is converted to a PDF document using PDF.co, and then saved to a specified folder in Google Drive.
PDF.co + Captions + Slack: When a new file is added to PDF.co, it is converted to an image, and a caption is added using Captions. The resulting image with the caption is then shared on a designated Slack channel.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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About PDF.co
Need to automate PDF tasks? Use PDF.co in Latenode to parse data, convert formats, and add signatures. Automate document processing workflows without code. Latenode’s visual editor and affordable pricing make it easy to build scalable solutions for invoices, reports, and more. Bypass manual work and centralize document automation.
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FAQ Captions and PDF.co
How can I connect my Captions account to PDF.co using Latenode?
To connect your Captions account to PDF.co on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Captions and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Captions and PDF.co accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically watermark PDFs with translated captions?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables complex workflows, like automatically adding translated Captions text as a watermark to PDF.co documents, streamlining content localization and branding.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Captions with PDF.co?
Integrating Captions with PDF.co allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Convert Captions transcript files into searchable PDF documents.
- Automatically generate PDF reports from Captions analytics data.
- Add timestamps from Captions to corresponding sections in a PDF.
- Secure PDF documents with passwords based on Captions project names.
- Overlay translated Captions text onto PDF versions of video content.
What Captions data can I access and use within my Latenode workflows?
You can access transcript text, timestamps, speaker labels, sentiment analysis results, and project metadata, enabling dynamic workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Captions and PDF.co integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex PDF layouts might require custom PDF.co template adjustments.
- Very large Captions files may impact processing time in workflows.
- Real-time PDF generation is subject to PDF.co API rate limits.