By default, PDF.co output links expire after 1 hour for security and performance.
You can extend expiration up to 24 hours using the expiration parameter (available on Business 2 and higher).
Important: PDF.co does not provide permanent file hosting. To keep files longer, upload them to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
How to Store Output Files Permanently
Use these two steps:
Generate the file using PDF.co (API, Zapier, Make).
Upload the file to cloud storage using an integration.
Example: Upload to Google Drive in Zapier
Use a PDF.co module (e.g., PDF Filler, Split, HTML to PDF) to create the output file.
Add a “Upload File” action in Google Drive inside Zapier.
Use the output URL from PDF.co as the upload input.
This saves the file in Drive with a non-expiring link.
Platform-Specific Guides
Zapier (Google Drive): Upload PDF.co output to Google Drive
Zapier (Dropbox): Upload PDF.co output to Dropbox
Make (Integromat): Upload PDF.co output to Google Drive using Make
Helpful Tips
Use
expirationparameter to extend links (up to 24 hours).Upload output to Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar for permanent storage.
Automate uploads with Zapier or Make.