Launch in minutes
Create your CheapPDF account and start converting instantly
Use the toggle form to sign up for a free workspace or sign in to continue where you stopped. You'll get instant access to the same fast conversion flow showcased on the homepage.
Create a free workspace
Sign up below to unlock the sandbox API key and test every feature.
Drop HTML, URL, or files
Use the same HTML/URL input flow from the homepage or hit our API directly.
Download production PDFs
Upgrade anytime for unlimited conversions, real-time support, and premium performance.
1 min
Average setup time
500+
PDFs generated daily
Create your CheapPDF account
Start with our free tier and upgrade whenever you're ready.
Follow the same flow from the homepage
After signing in, you'll see the exact HTML / URL uploader showcased on the homepage. Nothing new to learn—just convert.
Step 1
Submit HTML, URL, or file
Use the same drag-and-drop zone, copy HTML, or paste a URL. CheapPDF queues your job instantly.
Step 2
Tune width and height
Re-use the width / height inputs you already tested on the landing page to match your PDF layout.
Step 3
Download or call the API
Switch seamlessly between UI conversions and API requests—no extra configuration required.
API ready
Start sending requests as soon as you sign up
CheapPDF exposes a single POST endpoint. Use the same payload from our homepage sample and just swap in your new API key.
- ✔ Works with cURL, PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, Swift, Kotlin, and more.
- ✔ Handles raw HTML strings, hosted URLs, or uploaded HTML files.
- ✔ Returns a downloadable PDF plus job metadata.
curl -X POST https://www.cheap-pdf.com/generate-pdf-public \
-F "fileorhtmlorurl=https://example.com" \
-F "apikey=.2qEZ£Jzby8D(W-Bw*+dR2l%h*" \
-F "filename=welcome.pdf" \
-F "width=500" \
-F "height=500"
Need details before you join?
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. Sign up for free and run up to 10 conversions each month. Upgrade later for $5 / month.
Will I see the same interface as the homepage?
Yes. After signing in you land on the exact same conversion flow, plus usage analytics.
Is the sandbox API throttled?
It's rate-limited to 10 conversions / month, just enough to build and test before you upgrade.