Formidable Forms – PDFs 2.0.6
Wordpress Plugins Formidable 4.8 (1.4K reviews)
Formidable Forms – PDFs is a plugin addon that works alongside Formidable Forms Pro to turn form submissions into polished PDF documents. When someone fills out a form, the addon automatically creates a PDF from that entry, eliminating the need to copy data into separate documents by hand. It handles common administrative jobs like producing invoices, certificates, order confirmations, client reports, event tickets, and official application copies. Because the PDF is assembled directly from the form fields, the output is consistent and accurate every time. After generation, you can save the file to the WordPress media library or export several entries as a batch. This is useful for sites that depend on structured data collection, such as membership registrations, course enrollments, or booking requests. The addon extends Formidable Forms' existing workflow rather than replacing it, so if you already use Formidable to capture data, this is a natural next step.
Building the actual PDF layout happens through a drag-and-drop template editor. You can place form field values anywhere on the page, then fine-tune the design with font choices, colors, margins, headers, and footers. Conditional logic controls which fields or sections appear based on the submitted answers, so a single template can adapt to different scenarios. You can also add watermarks, signature fields, and custom embedded fonts for branding. File names can be set to something readable, like a customer number or date, instead of a random string. The templates are responsive, meaning they render properly on screens and print correctly on paper. A live preview in the editor gives you immediate feedback while adjusting the layout. For more complex needs, the addon supports custom date formatting and image embedding inside the PDF. The goal is to produce documents that look like they were designed by a dedicated graphic designer, without requiring one.
Email notifications can include the generated PDF as an attachment automatically. You can send one PDF or multiple PDFs in a single email, which is helpful when a form submission triggers several documents, like an invoice plus a terms sheet. There is also a "Printable View" shortcode that lets registered users or admins open an entry-specific PDF directly on a WordPress page. This works well for displaying certificates, receipts, or submission summaries after completion. The addon's integration with Formidable Views means you can list entry data alongside a download button or link to the PDF. Bulk generation processes your entire form dataset at once, which saves time when you need to distribute reports to a group. The addon supports file naming patterns to keep everything organized. Because the PDFs are generated server-side, they are consistent with your site's styling and branding, and you don't need to ask users to download extra software.
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Formidable Forms – PDFs is built for the current WordPress ecosystem. It works with recent WordPress releases and requires Formidable Forms Pro to function, since it uses the core plugin's data structure and notification system. The server needs PHP 7.0 or newer. Development has focused on handling large datasets efficiently, with faster generation speeds and reduced processing time for bulk exports. Image handling has been optimized to keep file sizes reasonable. Security receives attention too, with secure handling of form data during PDF creation and protected storage options. Recent updates fixed timezone handling in date fields, improved special character rendering in headers, and added clearer error messages during template setup. The template builder has evolved through several major versions to become more user-friendly, with the live preview and drag-and-drop interface being the centerpiece. If your WordPress site already collects data through Formidable Forms and you need those submissions as professional documents, this addon supplies that connection directly.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 11, 2026
Formidable Forms – PDFs is cataloged as a Wordpress Plugins under plugin. Review the preview and recorded details alongside the original description before purchase.
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