Add Barcode#

Enhance your Zapier workflow by integrating this step to generate a barcode and add it to an existing PDF document. You can also generate blank PDF files containing barcodes.

Zapier Step

Input#

Name

Description

Required

Barcode Value

Specify the value you wish to encode into the barcode.

Yes

Barcode Type

Select the type of barcode to generate. Defaults to a QR Code.

Yes

Source PDF URL

Provide the URL to the source PDF document, or a filetoken:// link from PDF.co Built-In Files Storage. If you use another cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox ensure the link is publicly accessible. Leave this field empty to generate blank PDF files containing barcodes.

No

X Co-ordinate

Specify the X coordinate. Use the PDF.co tool`_to determine the `X and Y coordinates on your PDF file.

Yes

Y Co-ordinate

Specify the Y coordinate. The PDF.co tool can assist in finding the X and Y coordinates.

Yes

Pages

Indicate the pages where the barcode should be added using page numbers or ranges. Leave blank to include all pages. The first page is numbered 0. Example: 0,2-5,7-.

Yes

Custom Profiles

A JSON string which adds options for the conversion process. See API Profiles for more.

No

Source PDF URL & Google#

Note

When using Google Drive, it’s typically recommended to choose the File option. For more advanced file integration techniques, see Integrating File Sources with pdf.co.

Google File

Output#

Name

Description

url

The temporary URL on the PDF.co file server.

outputLinkValidTill

A timestamp which indicates how long the url will be available for.

error

Details of any errors (if any).

status

The response status code. If all good this will be 200.

name

The name of the file.

jobId

The unique identifier for the job.

credits

The credits spent on the process.

remainingCredits

The credits left on your account.

duration

The time it took for the process.