Automate Certificate Generation at Scale

Generate professional certificates for courses, training programs, events, and more. Bulk generation with unique verification codes via a simple API.

  • Professional certificate designs with your branding
  • Bulk generation for hundreds of recipients
  • Unique IDs and verification codes per certificate
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100 free PDFs/month. No credit card required.

How it works

Generate certificates programmatically in three simple steps.

1

Design your certificate template

Create a professional certificate layout with our visual editor. Add placeholders for {{recipient_name}}, {{course_name}}, {{date}}, and {{certificate_id}}.

2

Send recipient data via API

Call the API with each recipient's details — name, course, date, and any custom fields. Or generate in bulk from a spreadsheet.

3

Distribute your certificates

Get a download URL for each certificate PDF. Email them to recipients, embed in your LMS, or offer as downloads.

Built for certificate automation

Everything you need to generate and distribute certificates at scale.

Bulk Generation

Generate hundreds of certificates from a spreadsheet or database. Loop through the API or use Zapier with Google Sheets.

LMS Integration

Connect to your learning management system, course platform, or any app via REST API, Zapier, Make, or n8n.

Unique Verification

Include unique certificate IDs, QR codes, or verification URLs so recipients and employers can verify authenticity.

Certificates for every occasion

See how organizations use TemplateFox to automate certificate generation across different programs.

Course Completion

Automatically issue certificates when students complete online courses or programs.

Training Programs

Generate certificates for employees or participants who complete corporate training.

Awards & Recognition

Create award certificates for competitions, achievements, and employee recognition programs.

Conference Attendance

Issue attendance certificates for conferences, workshops, and seminars at scale.

Professional Development

Generate CPD or continuing education certificates with hours and credit details.

Compliance Training

Automate compliance certificates for safety, security, and regulatory training programs.

Simple API integration

Generate a certificate PDF with a single API call.

fetch("https://api.pdftemplateapi.com/v1/render", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    template_id: "your-certificate-template-id",
    data: {
      recipient_name: "Sarah Johnson",
      course_name: "Advanced Web Development",
      completion_date: "January 15, 2025",
      certificate_id: "CERT-2025-00847",
      instructor_name: "Dr. Michael Chen",
      hours_completed: "40",
      organization: "Tech Academy"
    }
  })
})

Frequently asked questions

Can I generate certificates in bulk?+

Yes. You can call the API in a loop for each recipient, or use Zapier with Google Sheets to generate hundreds of certificates automatically. Each API call generates one certificate in 1-3 seconds.

Can I customize the certificate design?+

Yes. You have full control over the certificate layout, fonts, colors, borders, and logos using our visual template editor. Create landscape or portrait certificates with any design you need.

How do I add verification codes to certificates?+

Include a unique certificate_id or verification_code in your API data. You can generate these IDs in your own system and pass them as template variables. Add QR codes by passing a QR code image URL.

What template formats are available?+

You can create any certificate design using our HTML/CSS-based template editor. This gives you complete flexibility over the layout — landscape, portrait, any size, with custom fonts and graphics.

Automate your PDF generation

Complete documentation, no-code integrations, and a powerful API to help you generate PDFs at scale. Let us handle the boring stuff.