Integrate ComPDF with Zapier

When the ComPDF app in Zapier offers the action you need, use it directly. Otherwise, use Webhooks by Zapier to call ComPDF Cloud and access the capabilities you need. After processing a document, pass the result to the next app in your Zap.

Before you start: A Zapier account, a ComPDF API key, and a non-sensitive sample file.

Create a connection and run your first Zap

Follow these steps to build your automated workflow. For a more detailed walkthrough, see Process PDF on Zapier with ComPDF.

1. Create a ComPDF account. Go to ComPDF Sign in / Sign up, open the API Keys page, and get a free API key.
2. Create and save an API key. Give the key a recognizable name and copy its full value immediately. Store it in a private Zapier connection or Secret. Do not put it in a shared Zap or screenshot.
3. Create a Zap. Choose a trigger that provides a file or an accessible file URL. If the URL requires a browser session, download the file first or use a multipart-capable request.
4. Choose a ComPDF capability. If the ComPDF app in Zapier lists the action you need, use it. Otherwise, select Webhooks by Zapier, set Method to POST, and use https://api-hub.compdf.com/api/v2/files/upload as the URL.
5. Map fields and test. Add Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY, map file or url, set mode to VisualExtract or LayoutExtract, and optionally add metadata.
6. Continue after validation. Confirm that the response body contains code: 200, save data.batchId and data.taskIds, then add a result action or a controlled Delay + task lookup.

Minimum Webhooks configuration

Field	Example value
Method	POST
URL	https://api-hub.compdf.com/api/v2/files/upload
Header	Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
url	File URL from the trigger
mode	VisualExtract
metadata	{"source":"zapier"}

Workflow examples and ready-to-use Zaps

You can build a workflow from scratch, or start with a ComPDF template and use it as a core step in your automation. Choose a template to get started. Find more workflows in the ComPDF Zapier integrations directory.

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API request reference

If the current ComPDF action list does not include the capability you need, use a generic HTTP request with Webhooks by Zapier:

POST https://api-hub.compdf.com/api/v2/files/upload
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

url={{Trigger File URL}}
mode=VisualExtract
metadata={"source":"zapier","record_id":"{{Record ID}}"}

Check the response body for code: 200, then save data.batchId and data.taskIds.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	What to check
401 / unauthorized	Confirm that the API key is valid and the Authorization value starts with Bearer .
ComPDF cannot retrieve the file	Confirm that the trigger URL is accessible without a browser session and has not expired.
Request succeeds but the result is not ready	Check the response-body code, keep the task ID, and add Delay + lookup or a Catch Hook.
Duplicate records	Keep a source ID in metadata and make sure downstream actions can identify duplicate records.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ComPDF app or Webhooks by Zapier?

Use the ComPDF app when it offers the action you need. Use Webhooks by Zapier when the current action list does not expose the endpoint or parameter you need.

How do I handle asynchronous tasks?

Save the task ID, then use a controlled Delay and lookup or receive a verified ComPDF webhook through a Catch Hook.

Can I upload private files?

Yes. Use a file-capable multipart request for private sources. A URL must be accessible to ComPDF and remain valid long enough for retrieval.