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Automatically capture Google Form leads and generate PDF documents

This Latenode automation template is designed to help businesses and individuals capture lead information from Google Forms and generate PDF documents with the response details. The process starts with a new submission to a Google Form, which triggers the automation.

The template then retrieves the form data, formats it, and creates a PDF document that can be saved to a designated folder. This solution streamlines the lead capture and documentation process, enabling users to efficiently manage their form-based inquiries and save the relevant information for further processing or record-keeping.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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Forms & lead capture

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What this template does

  • Extracts data from new Google Form submissions
  • Formats the form response details into a PDF document
  • Saves the generated PDF file to a specified Google Drive folder
  • Enables efficient lead capture and documentation management
  • Generates a PDF file containing the form response details

How it works

1
Trigger

Trigger automation on new Google Form submission

When a new response is submitted to the connected Google Form, the automation is triggered to begin processing the form data.

2
Action

Fetch Google Form response data

The template retrieves the details of the new form submission, including the user-provided responses and any other form metadata.

3
Logic

Format form data for PDF generation

The raw form response data is transformed into a structured format that can be easily used to generate a PDF document, such as organizing the information into sections, adding formatting, and preparing the content for the PDF template.

4
Action

Generate PDF document

Using the formatted form data, the template creates a PDF document that includes all the relevant details from the form submission, such as the user's responses, any additional metadata, and a consistent layout.

5
Action

Save PDF to Google Drive

The generated PDF file is then uploaded to a designated folder in the user's Google Drive, allowing them to easily access and manage the form response documentation.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Forms Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Google Forms. Select the 'OAuth' authentication method and follow the steps to grant Latenode access to your Google account.

2

Add Google Drive Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Google Drive. Select the 'OAuth' authentication method and follow the steps to grant Latenode access to your Google Drive.

3

Configure Google Forms Trigger

Add a 'Google Forms' trigger node to the workflow. Select the Google Forms credential you created earlier and choose the specific form you want to monitor for new submissions.

4

Map Google Form Fields

In the Google Forms trigger node settings, map the relevant form fields to variables that will be used in the subsequent nodes.

5

Generate PDF with PDF Monkey

Add a 'PDF Monkey' node to the workflow. Configure the node to use the data from the Google Forms trigger to generate a PDF document. Specify the output file path in your Google Drive.

Requirements

Google Forms account with access to create and manage forms
Google Drive account with access to create and manage folders
PDF Monkey account with API access to generate PDF documents
Latenode workspace with the necessary nodes (Google Forms, Google Drive, PDF Monkey) and workspace permissions to access the required services

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.

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