Why This Happens
This error occurs when processing large files or long-running operations. The task exceeds the allowed execution time in Make.com’s standard mode.
How to Fix It
Step 1: Enable Async Mode
Open your PDF.co module in Make.com.
Toggle Show advanced settings.
In Execution mode, select Async For Large Docs.
Step 2: Add a Delay
4. Add a Sleep module after the PDF.co module.
5. Set a delay of 15 seconds or more to allow processing time.
Step 3: Check Job Status
6. Add a PDF.co Job Check module.
7. In the Job Check module, enter the Job ID (from the previous PDF.co module output).
8. The Job Check will confirm when processing is complete and return the output URL.