PDFBolt Changelog
Follow PDFBolt product updates across the API, dashboard, templates, SDKs, documentation, and reliability work.
See what changed in HTML to PDF, URL to PDF, async workflows, PDF/X, compression, and template generation.
What we shipped in the last 12 months
Public updates grouped by API, dashboard, templates, Docs & SDKs, and reliability work.
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template updates
Latest updates
June 2026
Jun 23, 2026
Get API Code panel improvements
The dashboard Get API Code panel was improved with cleaner, copy-ready snippets for HTML, URL, and template conversions across Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, C#, Go, and Rust.
View quick startsJun 22, 2026
Responsive dashboard improvements
Auth screens, dialogs, and dashboard pages were adjusted to fit smaller screens more reliably.
Jun 17, 2026
Python SDK
The official Python SDK is now available for URL, HTML, and template-based PDF generation. It includes Direct, Sync, Async, Usage, and webhook signature helpers.
Read Python SDK docsJun 16, 2026
API response headers available in browser clients
Browser-based integrations can now read PDFBolt rate-limit, conversion-cost, and Content-Disposition headers from API responses.
Jun 12, 2026
Node.js SDK
The official TypeScript-first Node.js SDK is now available for URL, HTML, and template-based PDF generation. It includes Direct, Sync, Async, Usage, and webhook signature helpers.
Read Node.js SDK docsJun 4, 2026
Dashboard-wide dark mode
Dark mode now covers the main PDFBolt dashboard, not only template-related screens. Dashboard pages, forms, tables, and dialogs share the same dark theme.
May 2026
May 27, 2026
New document templates
Meeting minutes, business proposal, event ticket, and tri-fold brochure templates were added to the template gallery.
Browse templatesMay 25, 2026
Template gallery category pages
The template gallery was split from one filtered page into dedicated category pages, making it easier to browse templates by document type.
Browse templatesMay 13, 2026
Interactive OpenAPI reference
A new Scalar-based OpenAPI reference is available with endpoint schemas, request examples, error responses, webhook payloads, and downloadable OpenAPI YAML.
Open API referenceMay 11, 2026
Dark mode support for blog and docs
Blog and documentation pages now use scoped dark-mode styles, making code blocks, tables, and long-form content easier to read.
May 10, 2026
Improved API code snippets
API code examples were updated for more consistent request structure across cURL, Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, C#, Go, and Rust.
View quick startsMay 9, 2026
AI model upgrade for template generation
AI template generation now uses an upgraded model for more reliable layout drafts and template edits.
Read AI template docsMay 6, 2026
Client disconnect handling and request logging
Client-disconnected conversions now return a 499 CLIENT_DISCONNECTED error, helping users recognize when a request was interrupted on the client side.
Read error handling docsMay 5, 2026
Documentation updates
Core documentation pages were updated across API endpoints, async workflows, templates, AI template generation, IP addresses, privacy, and FAQ content to reflect current PDFBolt features and behavior.
Browse documentationMay 4, 2026
Higher API rate limits
API rate limits were increased to support higher-throughput PDF generation workflows across supported plans.
View rate limitsApril 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Non-profit program
A non-profit program was added for registered non-profit organizations that want to use PDFBolt for document generation workflows.
View non-profit programApr 4, 2026
Clearer account recovery flow
Password reset emails and reset-password pages now explain link expiration more clearly, making account recovery easier to complete.
Apr 1, 2026
n8n community node
PDFBolt can now be used in n8n through a verified community node for generating PDFs from URLs, HTML, and templates without manual API request setup.
Read n8n node docsMarch 2026
Mar 30, 2026
New logistics template category
A new logistics category was added to the template gallery, with templates for packing slips, delivery notes, commercial invoices, and bills of lading.
Browse logistics templatesMar 28, 2026
Google Translate crash fix
Dashboard and landing pages now handle cases where Google Translate modifies page content, preventing translation-related rendering crashes.
Mar 25, 2026
Clearer Usage API documentation
The Usage API docs now explain recurring quota, one-time credit packages, expiration fields, and the exact response shape.
Read Usage API docsMar 22, 2026
Static outbound IP documentation
PDFBolt static outbound IP addresses are now documented for URL fetching, webhook delivery, S3 uploads, and firewall allowlisting.
View IP addressesMar 21, 2026
Production infrastructure upgrade
PDFBolt production API infrastructure was moved to a more resilient deployment with rolling updates, autoscaling, monitoring, and failover improvements.
Mar 13, 2026
Template gallery and preview updates
Template gallery entries, dashboard navigation, sample data, layouts, and preview images were updated so templates are easier to find and previews better match generated PDFs.
Browse templatesFebruary 2026
Feb 27, 2026
New certificate, receipt, and quote templates
Classic Wine Gold Certificate, Framed Gold Receipt, Minimal B&W Receipt, and Professional Business Quote templates were added to the gallery.
Browse templatesFeb 23, 2026
Event registration form template
An Event Registration Form template was added to the gallery for structured attendee registration.
View form templateFeb 22, 2026
Better compression for transparent images
PDF compression now reduces alpha-channel image size more efficiently while preserving transparent areas.
View compression parameterFeb 10, 2026
Async AI template generation and editing
AI template generation and edit requests now run as background jobs, so longer AI operations can finish without blocking the dashboard session.
Feb 8, 2026
Webhook signature verification
Async conversion webhooks now include an HMAC-SHA256 signature header so applications can verify callbacks before trusting the payload.
Read webhook docsFeb 7, 2026
Async retry delay controls
Async conversion requests can now include a retryDelays schedule, letting PDFBolt retry failed conversion attempts before sending the final webhook.
Read async docsJanuary 2026
Jan 31, 2026
PDF/X print production support
The API now supports PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-4 output with CMYK conversion and selectable ICC profiles: FOGRA39, FOGRA51, SWOP, and GRACoL.
View print production docsJan 11, 2026
Header and footer preview
The template designer now previews header and footer templates directly in the options panel, so users can check them without generating a real PDF first.
Jan 11, 2026
Overage cost visibility
Subscription details now show overage document conversions and estimated overage cost before the current billing period ends.
Jan 6, 2026
Lossless PDF compression
The API now supports a lossless compression mode that reduces image-heavy PDF size by resizing oversized images while preserving visual quality and avoiding JPEG quality reduction.
View compression parameterJan 6, 2026
AI template generation
The template designer now lets users generate and edit PDF templates from AI prompts and reference files. AI-generated changes can be reviewed, accepted, or rejected before they are applied.
Read AI template docsDecember 2025
Dec 21, 2025
Human resources template category
A Human Resources template category was added with templates for formal job offers, performance reviews, and employee onboarding checklists.
Browse HR templatesDec 15, 2025
E-commerce template category
An E-commerce template category was added with Clean Order Confirmation and Simple Receipt templates for transactional PDFs.
Browse e-commerce templatesDec 10, 2025
Voucher template category
A Voucher template category was added with Christmas Gift Card and Spa Gift Voucher templates for gift cards and service vouchers.
Browse voucher templatesDec 6, 2025
Rate-limit fallback handling
Rate limiting now falls back gracefully when the rate-limit cache is temporarily unavailable, so conversion requests are less likely to fail because of cache issues.
Dec 2, 2025
E-book layout template
A Classic E-book Layout template was added with a title page, table of contents, chapter sections, page numbers, headers, and automatic pagination.
View e-book templateDec 1, 2025
Inline Content-Disposition by default
Generated PDFs now use inline Content-Disposition by default for direct API responses, PDFBolt-hosted sync and async files, and custom S3 upload results.
View Content-Disposition parameterNovember 2025
Nov 30, 2025
PDF compression parameter
The API now includes a compression parameter that reduces PDF size during HTML, URL, and template conversions, with low, medium, and high levels.
View compression parameterNov 25, 2025
Integrately integration guide
A new Integrately guide explains how to generate PDFs from templates, HTML, and URLs in automation platform workflows.
Read Integrately guideNov 23, 2025
Filename parameter
The new filename parameter sets a custom name for generated PDFs, making downloaded files easier to identify and organize.
View filename parameterNov 21, 2025
Clearer request log error messages
Failed conversions in Request Logs now show the API error message more clearly, making issues easier to inspect.
Nov 20, 2025
Custom HTTP header scope
The new applyExtraHTTPHeadersToAllResources parameter controls whether extraHTTPHeaders apply to every page resource or only to the main document request during conversion.
View header scope parameterNov 20, 2025
Healthcare template category
A Healthcare template category was added with templates for medical lab test reports, patient medical records, and electronic prescriptions with barcodes.
Browse healthcare templatesNov 17, 2025
Report template category
A Report template category was added with templates for annual business reports and project status reports, including charts, metrics, tables, and structured report sections.
Browse report templatesNov 12, 2025
Handlebars JSON helper support
Templates now support a `json` Handlebars helper for serializing templateData values into JSON, making it easier to embed structured data in scripts and dynamic template logic.
Nov 1, 2025
Template live demo editor
Template gallery pages now open a live demo editor where users can edit layout and sample data, preview PDFs, and try the template designer before creating an account.
Browse templatesOctober 2025
Oct 27, 2025
Legal document template category
A Legal Documents category was added to the template gallery, with templates for NDAs, service agreements, employment contracts, legal briefs, and power of attorney documents.
Browse legal templatesOct 22, 2025
Tagged PDF support
The API now supports a tagged PDF parameter that adds structural information to generated PDFs. This helps screen readers and assistive technologies interpret documents built from semantic HTML.
View tagged PDF parameterOct 2, 2025
Automation platform integration guides
New automation platform guides explain how to generate PDFs in Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, and Bubble using PDFBolt templates, HTML, and URL conversion.
View automation guidesSeptember 2025
Sep 9, 2025
Cleaner integration code examples
The dashboard now generates cleaner integration snippets for PDF generation across Node.js, Python, cURL, Java, C#, PHP, Go, and Rust, with clearer success and error handling.
View quick startsSep 9, 2025
Production health monitoring
Production health checks now run deeper service checks and capture runtime metrics, making API reliability monitoring more precise.
August 2025
Aug 18, 2025
Subscription checkout flow
The subscription checkout flow was updated to make billing and tax handling clearer.
Aug 4, 2025
Public PDF template gallery
The public template gallery launched with invoice, resume, certificate, and shipping label templates, plus category browsing, filtering, and dedicated pages for individual templates.
Browse templatesJuly 2025
Jul 27, 2025
Request Logs filtering
Request Logs now filter by API key name, status, endpoint, source, and date range, with an improved request-body viewer for conversion debugging.
Jul 12, 2025
Playground improvements
The Playground now has clearer parameter editing, PDF previews, and API integration examples, with corrected generated snippets across supported languages.
Jul 7, 2025
Dynamic PDF templates
Dynamic PDF templates are now available. Users can create templates in the dashboard with drafts, publishing, live preview, and version history, then generate PDFs through the API with templateId and templateData.
Read template docsJul 4, 2025
More reliable rendering for protected pages
PDF rendering now handles pages with strict Content Security Policy headers more reliably during conversion.
June 2025
Jun 8, 2025
Database connection stability
Database connection handling was updated to improve stability during API and dashboard traffic.
Jun 6, 2025
Safer in-progress conversions
PDF conversion workers now wait for active render jobs during service restarts, reducing interrupted conversions.
Jun 5, 2025
Browser process cleanup
Conversion containers now clean up browser rendering processes more reliably after PDF generation jobs finish.
Jun 3, 2025
Deeper production health checks
Health checks now verify database access and an actual PDF rendering path, making production monitoring closer to conversion behavior.
May 2025
May 20, 2025
Failed async conversion alerts
Failed async conversion notifications now check recent failed requests correctly, so teams receive more accurate alerts about async workflow issues.
May 12, 2025
HTTPS URL validation
The URL parameter now accepts more common HTTPS URL formats and returns clearer invalid-url messages when a URL cannot be used for conversion.
April 2025
Apr 9, 2025
Request Logs date range
Request Logs now open around recent activity by default, making it easier to monitor recent API usage.
Apr 7, 2025
Larger PDF file support
Paid plans now support larger generated PDFs, with conversion usage counted by file size and reported through the x-pdfbolt-conversion-cost response header.
Apr 1, 2025
CORS support for browser API requests
CORS handling was corrected for browser-based API requests and dashboard conversion workflows.
March 2025
Mar 26, 2025
HTML to PDF and URL to PDF API pages
Dedicated HTML to PDF and URL to PDF API pages were added with feature overviews, use cases, FAQs, and code examples.
View HTML to PDF APIMar 3, 2025
Team workspace support
Team workspaces are now available with admin and member roles, team invitations, shared API keys, and shared Request Logs, so teams can collaborate without sharing credentials.
Open team docsFebruary 2025
Feb 16, 2025
GitHub sign-in
Users can now sign in or register with GitHub, alongside Google and email login.
Feb 12, 2025
Custom S3 upload guide
The S3 upload docs now explain customS3PresignedUrl requirements, supported S3-compatible providers, Node.js pre-signed URL setup, and sync or async upload behavior.
Read S3 upload docsFeb 5, 2025
Postman collection
Quick-start docs now include a Run in Postman button, so developers can fork the collection, set an API key, and test PDFBolt API endpoints faster.
Open Postman guideJanuary 2025
Jan 14, 2025
Documentation search
Documentation search was added, making it easier to find API endpoints, conversion parameters, authentication details, and error handling.
Jan 5, 2025
Clearer conversion validation errors
Conversion requests now return clearer BAD_REQUEST errors for invalid extraHTTPHeaders, waitForSelector values, invalid characters, network failures, and empty print areas.
Read error handling docs