Developer API Access via pdfRest
pdfAssistant gives you no-code document automation. When you need full programmatic control, embedding PDF processing into your own applications, automating at infrastructure scale, or deploying on your own servers, pdfRest is the developer API platform built on the same engine.
Same Processing Power. Two Ways to Use It.
pdfAssistant
For teams that process PDFs without writing code.
- • AI-powered conversational interface
- • Visual Workflow builder
- • Batch Processing for high-volume jobs
- • No developer resources required
pdfRest
For developers building PDF processing into their own products.
- • RESTful API with 40+ endpoints
- • Cloud API, Self-Hosted Container, Docker, PyPI, and AWS deployment
- • Server-side automation at any scale
- • HIPAA Compliant infrastructure
Both products are built on the Adobe PDF Library™ — the same technology behind Adobe Acrobat.
Deploy How You Need To
Cloud API
Full-featured REST API with production-ready endpoints. Get started in minutes with straightforward, predictable pricing.
Self-Hosted Container
Deploy pdfRest on your own infrastructure. Predictable flat-rate pricing with tiered plans and complete data control.
On AWS
Host pdfRest entirely within your own AWS VPC. CloudFormation deployment for auto-scaling production environments.
PyPI Package
Integrate pdfRest directly into Python projects. Install with a single command and start making API calls immediately.
Docker Hub
Pull the pdfRest container image and deploy a secure, scalable PDF processing backend on your own infrastructure in seconds.
40+ API Endpoints for Every PDF Operation
Every operation available in pdfAssistant is also available as a REST API endpoint through pdfRest. Build the same processing pipelines programmatically.
| Category | API Endpoints | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Convert | Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to PDF; HTML to PDF; PDF to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint; PDF to image formats (PNG, JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP); Images to PDF | Automated invoice generation from templates |
| Combine & Split | Merge multiple PDFs, Split by page range, ZIP/unZIP files | Assemble customer-facing document packages server-side |
| Optimize | Compress PDF, Linearize (web-optimize), Flatten forms, Flatten annotations, Flatten layers, Flatten transparencies, Convert colors, Convert to PDF/X, Rasterize PDF | Optimize user-uploaded PDFs for web delivery |
| Secure & Edit | Encrypt PDF, Add/remove restrictions, Text redaction (literal strings, presets, or regex), Add text/images to PDF, Attach files, Add watermark | Automated PII redaction in compliance pipelines |
| Extract | Extract text, Extract images, Export form data | Pull structured data from uploaded PDFs at scale |
| Analyze | Check metadata, accessibility tags, security settings, text-extractability status | Validate incoming documents before processing |
| Sign & Forms | Digitally sign PDF, Import form data, Convert XFA to AcroForms | Programmatic document signing workflows |
| Archive | Convert to PDF/A (archival standard) | Regulatory archival conversion at scale |
Enterprise-Grade Security Across Every Deployment
HIPAA Compliant
pdfRest's infrastructure meets HIPAA requirements for organizations processing protected health information.
SOC 2 Type 2 Audited
Security controls independently verified over time, not just claimed.
TLS 1.3 Encryption
All API calls and file transfers encrypted in transit.
Self-Hosted Options
Container, Docker, and AWS deployment for organizations requiring complete data sovereignty.
Get Started in Minutes
API Lab
Test and validate any API call free in your browser. No signup required.
Documentation
Full endpoint reference with request and response examples for every operation.
GitHub Code Samples
Working examples in JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, C#, and cURL.
Postman Collection
Import the full pdfRest API collection and start testing immediately.
PyPI
Install the Python SDK.
pip install pdfrestDocker Hub
Pull the container image.
docker pull datalogics/pdfrestReady to Build?
Start with the API Lab. Test any endpoint free in your browser. No signup required.
Common Questions
Is pdfRest a separate product from pdfAssistant? +
Yes. pdfAssistant is the no-code, conversational and workflow product for teams. pdfRest is the developer API platform from the same company, built on the same Adobe PDF Library engine. They share processing capabilities but serve different audiences.
Can I use pdfRest without a pdfAssistant account? +
Yes. pdfRest is a standalone developer platform with its own accounts, plans, and deployment options. Visit pdfrest.com to sign up.
Which deployment option should I choose? +
Use the Cloud API to start fast with no infrastructure. Use the Self-Hosted Container, Docker image, or AWS CloudFormation deployment when you need full data sovereignty, HIPAA isolation, or predictable flat-rate pricing at scale. Use the PyPI package for Python-native integration.
Is the API engine the same as pdfAssistant's? +
Yes. Both pdfAssistant and pdfRest are built on the Adobe PDF Library — the same technology behind Adobe Acrobat. Any operation you can run in pdfAssistant can be called as a REST endpoint through pdfRest.