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Perspectives on document automation, PDF generation, compliance, and the practical realities of building software that businesses depend on.

KYC and AML Compliance
Compliance
KYC and AML Compliance Automation with KYCEasy

KYC and AML are essential components of modern compliance frameworks. Their primary purpose is to verify customer identities, assess risk, and prevent financial crime.

Michal Liska · Mar 2026 Read ↗
E-Invoicing Europe
Compliance
E-Invoicing Across Europe: Streamlining Compliance with PDF Generator API

Across Europe, electronic invoicing is quickly moving from a digital convenience to a regulatory requirement. Many EU countries already require structured e-invoices for B2G transactions.

Michal Liska · Mar 2026 Read ↗
Best PDF APIs 2026
Document automation
Best PDF APIs for 2026

A practical look at the most capable PDF generation platforms. Teams now expect APIs that support automation, security, compliance, and scalable infrastructure.

Michal Liska · Jan 2026 Read ↗
n8n Partnership
Integrations
How the n8n Community Sparked Our New Partnership Program

A steady rise in developers and automation creators from the n8n community who discovered PDF Generator API as their preferred way to generate PDF documents.

Michal Liska · Dec 2025 Read ↗
PDF Generator API and n8n
Integrations
Supercharge Your Workflows: PDF Generator API and n8n Just Became a Power Couple

By combining n8n's visual workflow builder with our flexible document generation engine, you now have a seamless way to build sophisticated, end-to-end document automations without code.

Michal Liska · Oct 2025 Read ↗
Import PDF as template
Document automation
How to Import an Existing PDF and Turn It into a Dynamic Template

Most businesses already have a library of PDFs. Invoices, contracts, forms. They look good but can't be automated. Here's how to change that.

Michal Liska · Oct 2025 Read ↗
SaaS PDF Experiences
Document automation
How SaaS Businesses Can Deliver Custom PDF Experiences Without Building Complex Data Transformations

When SaaS companies add document generation to their product, one of the first challenges they face is data structure mismatch.

Tanel Tähepõld · Oct 2025 Read ↗
ISO 27001
Compliance
More Than a Certificate: Our Journey to ISO 27001 and What It Means for Your Security

Actual Reports OÜ is now officially ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. Here's what went into it and what it means for the security of your data.

Tanel Tähepõld · Jun 2025 Read ↗
PDF Services API
Document automation
Guide to the New PDF Services API

PDF documents are a constant in any modern business, contracts, invoices, reports, forms. Managing them, filling them out, securing them, all now available in one API.

Tanel Tähepõld · Jun 2025 Read ↗
n8n workflow automation
Integrations
Automate Your Document Workflows: A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating PDF Generator API with n8n

Manual document creation is a significant bottleneck. This step-by-step guide shows you how to eliminate it with n8n and PDF Generator API.

Tanel Tähepõld · Jun 2025 Read ↗
Web Forms
Product updates
Web Forms for Automated Data Collection and Document Generation

With Web Forms for PDF Generator API, you can collect information from customers or teams and generate professional documents automatically.

Tanel Tähepõld · May 2025 Read ↗
Q1 2025 Recap
Product updates
ISO27001, Innovation Grant and First Community Event, Q1 2025 Recap

Sharing exciting developments: our ISO 27001 certification, an innovation grant, and hosting our first community event.

Veiko Strauss · May 2025 Read ↗
PDFViewer
Product updates
Elevate Your Web Apps with PDFViewer: Seamless PDF Integration for Every Project

Introducing PDFViewer, a powerful JavaScript library designed to revolutionize how you integrate PDF viewing into your web applications.

Tanel Tähepõld · May 2025 Read ↗
Creating Labels
Document automation
Creating Labels with PDF Generator API

Automate the creation of custom labels, barcodes, shipping labels, Avery-compatible layouts, with full support for custom branding and data.

Michal Liska · May 2025 Read ↗
AI Transparency
Compliance
AI Transparency in Action: Practical Compliance Tips for 4 Real-World Use Cases

The EU AI Act represents a forward-looking initiative aimed at regulating AI within a structured, risk-based framework. Here's what it means in practice.

Veiko Strauss · Mar 2025 Read ↗
Tech company mistakes
Product updates
4 Costly Mistakes That Can Kill Your Tech Company's Growth

In today's hyper-competitive tech landscape, scaling isn't just about having a brilliant idea, it's about execution, partnerships, and anticipating challenges.

Veiko Strauss · Feb 2025 Read ↗
Invoice Generation Recommerce
Document automation
The Unexpected Nightmare of Invoice Generation in Recommerce

A first-hand account from a Head of Sales Solutions: what happens when your invoice generation can't keep up with your business model.

Veiko Strauss · Feb 2025 Read ↗
2024 Recap
Product updates
PDF Generator API 2024 Recap

Over 66 million documents generated in 2024. A look at the biggest product improvements, platform changes, and what's coming next.

Veiko Strauss · Jan 2025 Read ↗
Google Sheets PDF
Integrations
Leverage Google Sheets and PDF Generator API: Automate Professional PDF Creation Effortlessly

Google Sheets manages your data. PDF Generator API turns it into professional PDFs. Here's how to connect them.

Michal Liska · Jan 2025 Read ↗
ChatGPT and PDF
Document automation
Can ChatGPT Enhance PDF Files? AI-Powered PDF Improvements

The need for smarter, more efficient document processing has never been greater. Here's how AI is changing what's possible with PDFs.

Michal Liska · Oct 2024 Read ↗
PDF Annotations
Document automation
Mastering Advanced PDF Annotations with AI and Cross-Platform Capabilities

PDF annotations are evolving into dynamic, AI-powered tools that enhance document interaction. A deep dive into what's now possible.

Michal Liska · Oct 2024 Read ↗
Implementing PDF API
Document automation
What Skillset and Job Roles Do You Need to Successfully Implement PDF Generator API?

Integrating a tool like PDF Generator API brings numerous benefits. Here's who you need on your team to make it work.

Michal Liska · Oct 2024 Read ↗
Fillable PDF forms
Document automation
Fillable vs. Non-Fillable PDF Forms: A Comprehensive Guide

PDF forms have become a standard in digital document management. Understanding the difference and when to use each type.

Michal Liska · Sep 2024 Read ↗
Who benefits from PDF API
Document automation
What Type of Companies Benefit the Most from PDF Generator API?

PDF Generator API is a highly scalable API that can be easily integrated into an existing product. Here are the three types of companies that benefit most.

Michal Liska · Aug 2024 Read ↗
QR Codes
Document automation
Creating QR Codes with PDF Generator API

An in-depth look at what QR codes are, how they work, and how to generate them dynamically inside PDF documents using PDF Generator API.

Michal Liska · Aug 2024 Read ↗
Mail Merge PDF
Document automation
Automated Mail Merge PDF Generation: API Integration for Developers

Generating customised PDFs manually is tedious. This guide explores how to automate mail merge PDF generation via the API.

Michal Liska · Aug 2024 Read ↗
C# PDF Generator
Document automation
C# PDF Generator Guide: Create PDFs with .NET, Libraries, and APIs

A comprehensive guide to PDF creation in C#, covering iTextSharp, PdfSharp, QuestPDF, and when to use a REST API instead.

Michal Liska · Jul 2024 Read ↗
Printable Certificate
Document automation
How to Create a Printable Certificate with PDF Generator API

Certificates are a staple in company culture, serving as tokens of appreciation. Here's how to generate them automatically at scale.

Michal Liska · Jul 2024 Read ↗
PDF.js Guide
Integrations
Introduction to PDF.js: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Rendering PDFs in the Browser

PDF.js is Mozilla's preferred tool for rendering PDFs in the browser. A complete guide to integrating it into your web applications.

Michal Liska · Jun 2024 Read ↗
3 Ways PDF from HTML
Integrations
3 Ways to Generate PDF from HTML with JavaScript

Exploring popular JavaScript libraries for HTML to PDF conversion, html2pdf, Puppeteer, jsPDF, and when to use a server-side API instead.

Tanel Tähepõld · Jun 2024 Read ↗
Document automation
Utilizing PDF APIs in Modern Development

Whether you're full-stack, back-end, or front-end, one common need binds all developers: the ability to create, manage, and distribute documents.

Guest author · 2024 Read ↗
QR Code Generator
Product updates
Free QR Code Generator Now Available on PDFMake.com

Tired of "free" QR code creators that ask you to pay after one week? Our QR Code Generator on pdfmake.com is truly free, no hidden charges, no time limits.

Michal Liska · Sep 2025 Read ↗