What file formats can I convert to?

You can convert HTML or URLs into PDF, PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats.

How do I manage my usage?

You can use the capabilities to check your credit usage, view recent logs, or list your invoices.

Can I use my own HTML layouts?

Yes, you can create, update, and manage reusable HTML templates through the MCP.

Where are the converted files stored?

You can have files exported directly to S3 or Google Storage, or receive them via webhooks.

Does it support modern websites?

Yes, the engine is designed to handle complex CSS and JavaScript layouts.

Can I test the conversion without spending my credits?

Yes. Use the sandbox parameter set to true in capabilities like convert_to_pdf. This generates a watermarked document for development purposes at no credit cost.

How do I generate a document using a saved template?

First, ensure your template is created using create_template. Then, use generate_from_template providing the template slug and the dynamic data you want to inject.

Can I capture a full-page screenshot as an image?

Absolutely. Use convert_to_png, convert_to_jpeg, or convert_to_webp and set the fullpage parameter to true to capture the entire scrollable area.

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Connect PDFShift (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn any URL or HTML into a clean PDF or image instantly.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 15 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through PDFShift.

01
Convert to jpeg
This capability turns a URL or HTML string into a JPEG image.
02
Convert to PDF
Use this to turn HTML or a URL into a PDF. You can request a JSON response with an S3 URL by providing a filename.
03
Get log
Retrieve specific log details using a request ID.
04
List logs
This capability shows you a list of your recent conversion logs.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through PDFShift.

05
Convert to png
Convert any web content or HTML into a PNG image.
06
Convert to webp
Turn your HTML or URLs into WebP format images.
07
Create template
Set up a new reusable HTML template for future document generation.
08
Delete template
Remove an existing HTML template from your account.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through PDFShift.

09
Generate from template
Create a new document using one of your saved HTML templates.
10
Get account
Check your account details and status.
11
Get credits usage
Check how many credits you have used or have remaining.
12
List templates
Get a full list of all your saved HTML templates.

Capability set04 / 04

13-15

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through PDFShift.

13
Update template
Modify the HTML content of an existing template.
14
Get template HTML
Retrieve the HTML code from a specific saved template.
15
List invoices
View your billing history and recent invoices.

Real work

What teams actually run

Automated Invoicing

Your agent can take raw transaction data and turn it into a branded PDF invoice.

Web Archiving

Capture a snapshot of a specific URL as a PNG or PDF for record keeping.

Dashboard Reporting

Convert live HTML data visualizations into shareable PDF documents.

Social Media Previews

Generate WebP or JPEG images from web content for use in social posts.

Automate a task

Put PDFShift to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

PDFShift works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put PDFShift to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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986ms average. Fast in production.

PDFShift is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1272ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 850ms
Slowest day: 1272ms
14-day trend: Improving-19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 15 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of PDFShift, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with PDFShift. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

PDFShift Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eFUtIIlmUi8wiZ9um42caJb4t60HbsbZZhY0vd6N/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — PDFShift capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pdfshift-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eFUtIIlmUi8wiZ9um42caJb4t60HbsbZZhY0vd6N/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up PDFShift in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work PDFShift owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to turn web data into static files without managing their own rendering infrastructure.

01
Developers
Automate the creation of receipts, invoices, and reports via API.
02
Content Teams
Capture web pages or generate social media preview images on demand.
03
Operations
Turn internal HTML dashboards into PDF reports for stakeholders.

FAQ

Questions PDFShift owners ask.

01
What file formats can I convert to?
You can convert HTML or URLs into PDF, PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats.
02
How do I manage my usage?
You can use the capabilities to check your credit usage, view recent logs, or list your invoices.
03
Can I use my own HTML layouts?
Yes, you can create, update, and manage reusable HTML templates through the MCP.
04
Where are the converted files stored?
You can have files exported directly to S3 or Google Storage, or receive them via webhooks.
05
Does it support modern websites?
Yes, the engine is designed to handle complex CSS and JavaScript layouts.
06
Can I test the conversion without spending my credits?
Yes. Use the sandbox parameter set to true in capabilities like convert_to_pdf. This generates a watermarked document for development purposes at no credit cost.
07
How do I generate a document using a saved template?
First, ensure your template is created using create_template. Then, use generate_from_template providing the template slug and the dynamic data you want to inject.
08
Can I capture a full-page screenshot as an image?
Absolutely. Use convert_to_png, convert_to_jpeg, or convert_to_webp and set the fullpage parameter to true to capture the entire scrollable area.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Convert to jpeg

Convert to PDF

Get log

List logs

05-08

Convert to png

Convert to webp

Create template

Delete template

09-12

Generate from template

Get account

Get credits usage

List templates

13-15

Update template

Get template HTML

List invoices

What teams actually run

Automated Invoicing

Web Archiving

Dashboard Reporting

Social Media Previews

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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What file formats can I convert to?

How do I manage my usage?

Can I use my own HTML layouts?

Where are the converted files stored?

Does it support modern websites?

Can I test the conversion without spending my credits?

How do I generate a document using a saved template?

Can I capture a full-page screenshot as an image?

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