Unlock PDF editing and annotation capabilities inside your software

Embed a customizable PDF editor into your solution to delight users with a seamless and straightforward experience of editing, annotating, sharing, and managing digital documents.
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Integrated PDF editing to help you automate manual document processes

Ensure your end-users have every tool they need to get PDF documents done at their fingertips.
Please note: Some of the features listed here are currently in development and will become available soon. Contact us to learn about the solutions we currently have on offer.
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Streamline document processes with tools to edit and annotate PDFs.
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curl --request POST \
--url https://pdf.airslate.io/v1/documents \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer undefined' \
--header'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
--form file= \
--form fileName=
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{
  "callbackUri": "http://example.com",
  "redirectUri": "http://example.com",
  "expirationInSeconds": 600,
  "editorAppearanceConfig": {
    "doneButton": {
      "visible": true,
      "label": "string"
    },
    "logo": {
      "visible": true,
      "url": "string"
    },
    "tools": [
      {
        "signature": true,
        "options": {
          "type": true,
          "draw": true,
          "upload": true,
          "capture": true
        },
        "text": true,
        "initials": true,
        "date": true,
        "x": true,
        "v": true,
        "o": true,
        "erase": true,
        "highlight": true,
        "blackout": true,
        "textbox": true,
        "arrow": true,
        "line": true,
        "pen": true,
        "sticky": true
      }
    ],
    "options": [
      {
        "wizard": true,
        "help": true,
        "search": true,
        "pagesPanel": true
      }
    ],
    "advancedOptions": [
      {
        "addFillableFields": true,
        "addWatermark": true
      }
    ]
  }
}
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curl --request POST \
--url https://pdf.airslate.io/v1/templates \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer undefined' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"data": {
"documentId": "string"
}
}
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Superior developer experience for embedded document workflows

As part of Document Automation Hub by airSlate, PDF Editing API offers developer-friendly features and technical excellence at the most competitive rates.
Developer-centric
Slash development and configuration cycles, and maintain PDF integrations with airSlate’s clear API structure, detailed documentation, code examples, and a centralized dashboard to monitor API usage and reporting.
Flexible & scalable
With the modular and extensible architecture of our API, incorporate any specific PDF functionality into your workflow. As your needs evolve, you can plug in more features at any time.
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Benefit from reduced development and maintenance costs of your PDF integrations with airSlate’s profound industry expertise, technology, and usage-based pricing.

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Incorporate customizable PDF tools into your app, website, or CRM

Enable users to organize and manage their PDF documents inside your software platform.
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“The Bots and workflow routing have been beneficial in allowing us to pull data from Salesforce, pre-fill documents, and then route those documents to various clients for signature.”
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Brian Del Terzo
Credilife
“There is no more all inclusive workflow solution like it!”
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Mark Mc Nichol
In At The Deep End
“We’re getting information and data back from customers, and internal HR related documents quicker than ever before.”
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Julia Whitfield
Champ Plan Advisors
“Amazing Platform, customized for our special needs! Sophisticated, smart & cutting-edge!”
Avatar
Adam Beaty
Bullogic Wealth Management
“The ease of being able to create forms, PDFs, and other documents that link right into Salesforce has been instrumental in cutting down our processing times and increasing our customer satisfaction.”
Avatar
Jim Royster
Cryo-Cell
“The Bots and workflow routing have been beneficial in allowing us to pull data from Salesforce, pre-fill documents, and then route those documents to various clients for signature.”
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Shermaine Chloe G.
Employee Services Manager
“The best thing about airSlate is how they've made it very easy for people without a programming background to set up flows.”
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Guillermo Gameros
Advisor
“I would highly recommend airSlate to any business leader who is looking to increase efficiency in their workforce. My team and I have gained precious minutes in our prospecting time.”
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Sam Ginzberg
Royal Care
“Great tool for automation! No need for dual entry eliminated the risk of errors. Completing paperwork and getting signatures turned into a breeze.”
Avatar
Michael Moore
Transition Insurance Agency
“airSlate has been a great addition to our business! It integrates well with Salesforce allowing our team to seamlessly get custom documents ready for signatures within our Salesforce record!”
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Menachem Tauber
Lubavitch Educational Center
“Automations that took me over 100 hours using Google sheets and scripts, can now be set up in airSlate in just 20-30 hours.”

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Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
PDF Editing API is a service offered by airSlate as part of its Document Automation Hub. It enables developers to integrate a range of PDF editing and annotation functionalities into their applications, websites, or CRMs (e.g., adding and deleting text and graphics, highlighting information, drawing, etc.).
While PDF Editing API allows your users to edit and annotate PDF documents, PDF Tools API offers embedded functionality for manipulating and organizing PDFs, which includes converting files, splitting, merging, rearranging PDFs, and more.
Yes, our API has a modular structure that enables developers to incorporate specific PDF functionalities into their applications based on their individual needs and preferences.
With airSlate’s usage-based pricing plans, you only pay for the functionalities you use, making it easy to scale up or down as needed without having to worry about overspending on unnecessary features. For more details about our pricing model, please visit our dedicated page.
PDF Tools API is one of several APIs offered by airSlate within its comprehensive document automation suite that addresses needs such as dynamic document generation, conditional workflows, intelligent user forms, embedded PDF editing, and eSignatures. Other API categories available include the eSignature & Consent API and The Workflow Automation API.

PDF Editing API supports the following methods:

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Yes, airSlate provides support from solution engineers to ensure a smooth integration process. Additionally, you can explore our comprehensive documentation or get in touch with our sales team for further assistance.
You will find the code examples you need in the PDF API section of our documentation.
Certain features are currently available, but some are still in development. Please check back frequently for updates or contact us for more information.
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