How to connect PDF.co and Apify
Create a New Scenario to Connect PDF.co and Apify
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 PDF.co, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, PDF.co or Apify will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find PDF.co or Apify, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

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

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Add the Apify Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the PDF.co node, select Apify from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Apify.

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Authenticate Apify
Now, click the Apify node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Apify settings. Authentication allows you to use Apify through Latenode.
Configure the PDF.co and Apify 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 PDF.co and Apify 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 PDF.co, Apify, 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 PDF.co and Apify integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between PDF.co and Apify (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect PDF.co and Apify
Apify + PDF.co + Google Drive: When an Apify actor run finishes, the scraped dataset items are fetched. PDF.co then converts this data into a PDF report. Finally, the generated PDF report is saved to Google Drive.
Apify + PDF.co + Email: Upon completion of an Apify task, scrape website data, then create a PDF summary using PDF.co and send this summary via email to designated stakeholders.
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About PDF.co
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About Apify
Use Apify in Latenode to extract web data at scale for lead generation, market research, and more. Apify handles complex scraping, while Latenode orchestrates the data: trigger workflows, transform results with AI, and send data to any app. Automate web actions visually and affordably.
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FAQ PDF.co and Apify
How can I connect my PDF.co account to Apify using Latenode?
To connect your PDF.co account to Apify on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select PDF.co and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your PDF.co and Apify accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract data from scraped PDFs using PDF.co and Apify?
Yes, you can! Latenode simplifies this by connecting Apify's web scraping with PDF.co's parsing, automating data extraction from PDFs found online, saving valuable time.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating PDF.co with Apify?
Integrating PDF.co with Apify allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically extracting data from PDFs scraped by Apify actors.
- Generating PDF reports from data obtained through web scraping.
- Converting scraped HTML content into PDF documents via PDF.co.
- Watermarking scraped PDFs using data from Apify's output.
- Automating document processing workflows initiated by web scraping tasks.
Can I use JavaScript code to transform data between PDF.co and Apify?
Yes, Latenode allows using JavaScript to transform data between them, enabling custom logic and complex data manipulation.
Are there any limitations to the PDF.co and Apify integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large PDF files may take longer to process.
- Apify API call limits can affect workflow execution speed.
- Complex PDF layouts might require advanced PDF.co configurations.