Convert Word to PDF Form

Convert → Convert Word to PDF Form

The Convert Word to PDF Form API converts a Word document into a PDF form with fillable fields. You send the Word as Base64 (docContent), docName (e.g. output.pdf), and IsAsync. The API returns the PDF form (or 202 + Location for async). Use the tester below to try it; more details are in the sections that follow.

Try the Convert Word to PDF Form API

:::note Quick reference Endpoint: POST /api/v2/ConvertWordToPdfForm · Required: api-key, docContent, docName, IsAsync :::

:::info Try it live Use the form below to send your API key and Word document (Base64). The response is the PDF form (or polling URL when async). No code required—fill the fields and click Send request. :::

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Overview, parameters, and use cases

Overview

What is Convert Word to PDF Form?

This endpoint converts a Word document into a PDF form with fillable fields. You provide the Word (Base64), docName (e.g. output.pdf), and IsAsync. The API transforms Word content (e.g. form fields) into an interactive PDF form. Returns the PDF form or a Location URL for async.

Key features

• Fillable fields – Word form content becomes fillable PDF fields.
• Single request – Send docContent, docName, IsAsync; no extra configuration.
• Async – IsAsync returns 202 with Location URL for polling.

:::tip Best for Use when you have a Word form and need a fillable PDF form. For filling PDF forms use Fill PDF Form; for flattening forms use Flatten PDF. :::

Parameters

API parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
api-key	string	Yes	Your PDF4me API key, Base64 encoded. Get it from the dashboard.
docContent	base64	Yes	Word document content (Base64).
docName	string	Yes	Output PDF file name (e.g. output.pdf).
IsAsync	boolean	Yes	Enable asynchronous processing.

Use cases

When to use Convert Word to PDF Form

• Forms – Turn Word forms into fillable PDF forms.
• Digital forms – Create PDF forms from Word templates for digital completion.
• Pipelines – Convert Word to PDF form then use Fill PDF Form or Flatten PDF.

:::info Need the full API? For request/response schemas and code samples, see Convert Word to PDF Form in the PDF4me API docs. :::

Prerequisites

Before using this endpoint, make sure you have:

• A valid PDF4me API key (Get your API Key)
• A Word document in Base64 format

Response Format

The API returns a PDF form document:

• Status 200: Word to PDF form conversion completed immediately - binary PDF content in response body
• Status 202: Request accepted and processing asynchronously - use the Location header URL to poll for results

For asynchronous requests, poll the Location URL until status 200 is returned with the PDF form document.

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