How to connect PDF.co and Cloudinary
Create a New Scenario to Connect PDF.co and Cloudinary
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 Cloudinary will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find PDF.co or Cloudinary, 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 Cloudinary Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the PDF.co node, select Cloudinary from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Cloudinary.

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Authenticate Cloudinary
Now, click the Cloudinary node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Cloudinary settings. Authentication allows you to use Cloudinary through Latenode.
Configure the PDF.co and Cloudinary 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 Cloudinary 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, Cloudinary, 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 Cloudinary integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between PDF.co and Cloudinary (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 Cloudinary
PDF.co + Cloudinary + Google Drive: Automatically convert scanned documents uploaded to Google Drive into searchable PDFs using PDF.co. Then, upload the converted PDF to Cloudinary for storage and optimization.
Cloudinary + PDF.co + Airtable: When a new image is uploaded to Cloudinary, check if it requires text extraction using PDF.co. If extraction is needed, process the image with PDF.co's AI Invoice Parser and log the extracted data, along with image metadata, into an Airtable base.
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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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About Cloudinary
Automate image and video optimization with Cloudinary in Latenode. Resize, convert, and deliver media assets based on triggers or data from any app. Streamline content workflows by integrating Cloudinary’s powerful transformations directly into your automated processes, reducing manual work. Scale efficiently and pay only for execution time.
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FAQ PDF.co and Cloudinary
How can I connect my PDF.co account to Cloudinary using Latenode?
To connect your PDF.co account to Cloudinary 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 Cloudinary accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically watermark PDFs with dynamic Cloudinary images?
Yes, you can. Latenode allows you to automate this, pulling images from Cloudinary and applying them as watermarks to PDFs via PDF.co. This streamlines document branding and security with no code required.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating PDF.co with Cloudinary?
Integrating PDF.co with Cloudinary allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Convert PDF documents into optimized image formats stored in Cloudinary.
- Automatically upload generated PDF invoices directly to Cloudinary storage.
- Apply dynamic image overlays from Cloudinary onto existing PDF documents.
- Retrieve image assets from Cloudinary to populate PDF form fields.
- Create searchable PDFs from Cloudinary images using PDF.co's OCR capabilities.
Can I process large PDF files using PDF.co on Latenode?
Yes, Latenode’s serverless architecture allows efficient handling of large PDF files processed by PDF.co, providing scalable and reliable automation workflows.
Are there any limitations to the PDF.co and Cloudinary integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex PDF layouts may require custom JavaScript code for precise manipulation.
- Very large image transformations in Cloudinary can impact workflow execution time.
- The number of free operations are determined by each platform's respective plans.