PDF Generation Blog

New Feature: Password-Protected PDF Generation

Generate password-protected PDFs with a single API field. AES-256 encryption, per-document passwords, and zero configuration needed. Security made effortless.

March 09, 2026 Vincent Trusgnach

How to Create Fillable PDF Forms (3 Methods)

Stop rebuilding onboarding forms for every client. Design once and generate fillable PDFs automatically with AcroForm fields, validation, and zero code needed.

February 24, 2026 Vincent Trusgnach

A Giant Leap for PDFMonkey

The visual Builder for drag-and-drop PDF design, interactive fillable forms, and a smoother Preview experience. A major step forward for PDFMonkey is here.

February 09, 2026 Simon Courtois

PDF Engine v4 Global Release

Our new PDF engine v4 is now available to everyone. Faster generation, better CSS support, improved typography, and full backward compatibility are built in.

November 22, 2023 Simon Courtois

PDFMonkey is now on Bubble thanks to Shunpo!

Generate PDFs directly from your Bubble app with our official plugin built by Shunpo. Connect your templates, pass dynamic data, and create documents with ease.

February 06, 2023 Simon Courtois

2023 PDFMonkey changes

Big changes are coming to PDFMonkey in 2023, from infrastructure upgrades to new features and team growth. Here is a quick overview of what we have planned.

January 20, 2023 Simon Courtois

New Feature: Per-Template webhooks

Define webhook URLs on each template to get notified when a document is ready. Route callbacks to different endpoints based on document type, no extra code.

May 17, 2022 Simon Courtois

New Feature: Workato connector

Automate PDF generation inside your Workato recipes with our official connector. Trigger document creation from any app and build powerful enterprise workflows.

November 15, 2021 Simon Courtois

Announcing our new pricing!

We are moving from pay-per-document to fixed monthly plans with generous allowances. Simpler pricing, predictable costs, and a free tier to get started now.

August 06, 2021 Simon Courtois

We’re open to suggestions!

Share your ideas and vote on feature requests with our new suggestion board. Help shape the future of PDFMonkey by telling us exactly what you need the most.

January 21, 2021 Simon Courtois

PDFMonkey Dashboard Beta opening

We rebuilt the PDFMonkey Dashboard from the ground up with a modern interface, faster navigation, and new features. Join the beta and try it out today.

November 03, 2020 Simon Courtois

New Feature: Integromat integration

Automate your PDF generation with our new Integromat integration. Connect PDFMonkey to hundreds of apps, trigger document creation, and simplify your workflow.

September 23, 2020 Simon Courtois

Personal note

A heartfelt reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic and how, for the first time, the entire world shares the same crisis regardless of borders or circumstances.

March 27, 2020 Yasmina Guira

Generate your travel attestations for free

During the COVID-19 lockdown in France, we offered free generation of official travel attestation documents to help citizens comply with regulations easily.

March 20, 2020 Simon Courtois

Our health… and the health of our oceans

Despite the cancellation of Monaco Ocean Week, ocean conservation efforts continue worldwide with bold initiatives to fight plastic pollution at its source.

March 11, 2020 Yasmina Guira

Is Machu Picchu condemned?

Mass tourism, urban sprawl, and climate change threaten Machu Picchu’s very survival. Peru plans to plant one million trees to protect this iconic world site.

February 20, 2020 Yasmina Guira

Get better perfs using the lazy method in Ruby

Learn how Ruby’s lazy enumerators, available since version 2.0, can dramatically improve performance when chaining operations on large data collections.

February 18, 2020 Simon Courtois

New Feature: Paper sizes

Choose from A0 to A6, US Letter, or define your own custom paper size for generated PDFs. Set exact dimensions and zero-margin defaults for small formats.

February 06, 2020 Simon Courtois

Fashionably natural

The first Sustainable Fashion Week in Madrid tackles the environmental cost of fast fashion, from textile waste and microplastics to rethinking the industry.

February 05, 2020 Yasmina Guira

Let’s deMOOCritize information!

From agroecology to circular economics, free online MOOCs let you dive into environmental topics with world-class universities, all from home on your schedule.

January 31, 2020 Yasmina Guira

Down with World Environment Education Day!

Tired of symbolic environment days? So are we. Here is how everyday eco-awareness, from school recycling projects to personal action, can replace them.

January 22, 2020 Yasmina Guira

On the road again?

Coldplay and Massive Attack are rethinking touring to slash their carbon footprint, setting a new precedent for the entire entertainment industry worldwide.

December 18, 2019 Yasmina Guira

New Feature: Zapier integration

Connect PDFMonkey to 6,000+ apps with our new Zapier integration. Trigger PDF generation automatically or save documents to Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

December 17, 2019 Simon Courtois

Dhaka, from pollution to action

Dhaka ranks among the world’s most polluted cities, yet Bangladesh is taking bold action with a health and environment symposium at the University of Dhaka.

December 14, 2019 Yasmina Guira

New Feature: Master Templates

Skip the blank page and start from a pre-built Master Template for invoices, bills, or contracts. Customize the design, add your brand, and save hours.

December 09, 2019 Vincent Trusgnach

COPing mechanism

From Brazil’s withdrawal to Chile’s protests, the COP25 climate summit overcame political upheaval across three continents to finally land in Madrid, Spain.

November 28, 2019 Yasmina Guira

Drop by drop

Discover how a small startup team strives to be responsible global citizens, one drop at a time, inspired by the timeless hummingbird and fire parable.

November 21, 2019 Yasmina Guira