PDF generator for Joomla!
The first PDF generator with a page builder
Discover our flagship extension: the PDF Generator. Designed to be compatible with Joomla! and Flexicontent (with even more compatibilities to come), this tool goes beyond mere page rendering. It offers a complete layout system, enabling the creation of specific presentations for printed PDFs. Utilize our user-friendly page builder with drag-and-drop functionality to effortlessly craft personalized displays using Joomla!, custom fields, and Flexicontent fields.
Main features
Pagebuilder
Create your PDF templates with a drag and drop interface. No more code needed to get a great layout for your PDFs.
Custom fields
Create dynamic content by adding your custom Joomla! or Flexicontent Fields to your PDFs. (Support for other components might be added on demand)
Multi-template
Create multiple templates for the same content.
Download button
Create download buttons on your website wherever you want, using our dedicated modules. They seamlessly integrate with ACL rules for flexible management.
Catalogs / Books
Create catalogs / books containing your pdf files. Manage their order with our drag and drop interface.
Custom fonts
Add your own fonts inside your templates.
Automation (pro)
Create automation rules for the generation of your files and catalog. Either upon saving your content or through Joomla's scheduled tasks.
Create your PDF template
Use our pagebuilder to create a perfect PDF design. Like "Indesign", you can create your PDF layout. Select your content type, use custom fields and use the pagebuilder to create your PDF like a pro.
PDF file generation
After creating your template, you can associate it with your content to generate a PDF file.
Manage your catalogs and books (pro)
Now that you have your PDF files, you can create your catalog or book. Using our drag and drop interface you can choose which PDF files to add, and in what order to display them. Use the search bar to find the content your looking for.
Automation (pro)
Simplify your document workflow with Joomla's automation and scheduled tasks feature!
Allow users to download your PDF
You can display a download button for your content or book.
Powerful administration
We created a powerful administration to easily help users generate PDFs and catalogs.
Add your own fonts
Adding custom fonts in our PDF Generator is made easier thanks to our dedicated font manager
Extendable
Our component respects the standard Joomla! 4 architecture. Extendable via our own plugin group.
PDF generator FREE
Free
- Drag-and-Drop
- PDF Designer PDF Generator from a Joomla! Article
- Multiple Layouts for Each File
- File Download Module
Support via the forum only
- Multi site
- GPL Licence
PDF generator PRO
100 €
- Drag-and-Drop PDF Designer
- PDF Generator from a Joomla! Article
- Joomla! Custom Fields
- Flexicontent Custom Fields
- Catalog Generation
- Automation and Scheduled Tasks
- Font Management
- Multiple Layouts for Each File
- File Download Module
- Catalog Download Module
Support via the forum and email
- Multi-site
- 1 year support for 1 site
- GPL License
No coding required
You don’t need to write a single line of code or have any technical expertise
Translation
All our plugins are available in French and in English
Support
Our support will assist you in both French and English
Need a Dev
Use this contact form for any question or custom quote
Changelog
Version 2.0.3:
- Fixed a
json_decodeerror in the Joomla support plugin. - Set a temporary directory for dompdf in
media/com_pdfgenerator/tmp. Please ensure the directory has read/write permissions.
Version 2.0.2:
- Fixed an installation issue occurring when using a MySQL database.
Version 2.0.1:
- Added a new scheduled task that automatically unpublishes files when their associated content has been unpublished or has expired (i.e., when the publish-down date has passed).
Version 2.0.0:
- Graphic redesign of the template editor.
- Integration of shortcodes (dynamic fields) into the editor as blocks (Field + Field Inline).
- Catalog creation is now done using Setasign's FPDI library, which allows us to assemble your documents, improve performance, and will enable us to offer table of contents creation options in the future.
- Added Automations and scheduled tasks (Joomla Scheduler), allowing you to create automations that simplify the creation of your documents and catalogs when you create or update your Joomla / FLEXIcontent articles.
Version 1.0.7:
- Resolved a display issue related to the email field in Flexicontent. Please note that additional adjustments may be necessary. If you encounter display issues, feel free to contact us for assistance.
- Fixed an issue preventing access to relative links in content within generated PDF files.
Version 1.0.6:
- Fix header and footer templates not showing in File.
Version 1.0.5:
- Fix issue with absolute paths on images not being taken into account by Dompdf/GrapesJS
- Fix issue when checking if generated PDF files (Files/Catalogs) still exist when checking list view.
- Delete previous source code files/directories to avoid lingering and/or deprecated files on update (does not affect user defined resources).
Version 1.0.4:
- Fix update server.
- IMPORTANT : Please install the v1.0.4 manually if you have installed a previous version, you will have to rebuild the update sites on your Joomla website in order to obtain new updates automatically.
Version 1.0.3:
- Fix extension naming issues after v1.0.1 fix.
Version 1.0.2:
- Add missing (php) import.
Version 1.0.1:
- JED compatibility fixes.
Version 1.0.0:
- First public release
