It is easy to start converting documents using CLI in a few simple steps:
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On your account dashboard you will access an intuitive UI tool that allows you to set up the conversion, adjust the parameters, and try the conversion online with zero code.
Once you have set up the conversion parameters and are happy with the conversion results, you will receive an auto-generated CLI code snippet with your custom parameters!
With minimal overhead and a straightforward workflow, the ConvertAPI CLI fits naturally into automated processes, CI/CD pipelines, or any task that benefits from quick, reliable file handling. By specifying parameters directly in your commands, you can tailor conversions to your exact requirements, from controlling resolution and page ranges to adjusting image quality.
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The ConvertAPI CLI is a command-line interface that leverages ConvertAPI’s comprehensive document conversion and management functionality. It supports a wide range of file formats—such as PDFs, Office documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), images (JPG, PNG, TIFF), and more—enabling you to transform, split, merge, and secure documents right in your terminal or shell environment. By issuing commands with relevant parameters, you control the exact nature of each operation, from specifying page ranges to adjusting resolution and quality.
Check if there is a precompiled release for your operating system, or follow instructions to compile from source if needed.
Please sign up for free to get your authentication token. After the sign-up process, you will get your secret on your account dashboard. The secret will be used in every CLI utility run.
Here, output.docx specifies the output name and indicates converting to DOCX format, and input.pdf specifies the source file.
The ConvertAPI CLI provides a versatile and scriptable way to handle document transformations, from merging PDFs to enhancing images or safeguarding confidential content. It’s a one-stop command-line utility that minimizes overhead and simplifies automation, all while supporting an extensive range of formats and parameters.
For more details, updates, and deeper usage examples, explore the official ConvertAPI CLI GitHub repository.
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Learn more about securityIt provides a command-line interface to ConvertAPI’s document processing capabilities. You can convert, merge, and manipulate various file types (like PDFs, Office formats, and images) without writing extra code—simply by running commands from your terminal or in scripts.
You can download the latest release from the official ConvertAPI CLI GitHub repository. Depending on your OS, you may need to place the executable in your system’s PATH or compile from source if prebuilt binaries aren’t available for your platform.
The CLI supports a broad range—PDFs, Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), images (PNG, JPG, TIFF), text files, and more. The exact formats and tools as well as their specific parameters can be found in the API tool’s section.
The CLI itself is free to download, but it requires valid ConvertAPI credentials. Usage will follow your ConvertAPI plan or subscription limits. When your free trial ends, you will need to purchase a paid plan.
The ConvertAPI CLI repository offers additional instructions, command references, and sample scenarios. Reviewing the README or any included docs is a great way to discover advanced features and best practices.