Extract PDF From Data API

Extract form data from a PDF form into an FDF file format

The API for extracting form data from a PDF form into an FDF file format that is standardized for storing interactive form data in PDF documents. The FDF file format contains structured form data and can be integrated with other systems. It is relatively lightweight and can be exchanged between different platforms and software applications easily. FDF files can also store digital signatures associated with form data. This is important for maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the submitted information.

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API Endpoint

ConvertAPI offers a cloud-based solution, which makes Extract PDF From Data conversion effortless with just a single REST-API call:

        HTTP POST
    
https://v2.convertapi.com/convert/pdf/to/fdf-extract

Postman OpenAPI cURL CLI

Authenticate your API call

Converting pdf to fdf-extract via REST-API is now easier than ever. Sign up for a free account to obtain your authentication secret, append it as a query string parameter to the conversion URL, and voilà! You can find advanced authentication techniques in our docs.

        QUERY AUTHENTICATION
    
https://v2.convertapi.com/convert/pdf/to/fdf-extract?secret=your-api-secret

Extract PDF From Data using REST-API in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, you can convert your files using application/json, multipart/form-data and application/octet-stream content types. A simple HTTP POST request using JSON would look like this:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

Conversion request using cURL

You can easily convert pdf to fdf-extract with a simple cURL request. Our documentation provides more advanced cURL request techniques.

File conversion using CLI

ConvertAPI CLI allows you to convert files using our command-line file conversion utility tool. Check out CLI documentation for a detailed explanation and usage examples.

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

Upload the file and see how it works

You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

Advanced Extract PDF From Data conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.