Plugin Updated May 1

PDF Generator

by Gravity Flow gravityflow.io v3.0.0 Unlimited sites

PDF Generator is a Gravity Flow extension made by Gravity Flow. It adds a step type that creates PDF documents at any point in a workflow, filling each file with data pulled from your forms and workflow steps through merge tags.

Version: 3.0.0
Released: Jan 26, 2026
Developer: Gravity Flow
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
Topics: Automation and Integration Plugins

What’s new in PDF Generator 3.0.0

Version 3.0.0 · Jan 26, 2026 Latest

Security[BREAKING] Updated the mpdf extension version. This now requires PHP 8.0 or higher.
ImprovedUpdated the add-on to use the new versioning system.

What it does

Teams that run approvals and requests through Gravity Flow often need a document at the end of the process, or at several points along the way. Building those files by hand means copying entry data into another tool. This extension moves that job into the workflow itself, so a PDF can be generated automatically as an entry passes through a step, with no separate software and no manual copying.

Templates are set up much like Gravity Flow notifications. You write the content and place merge tags where form and workflow data should appear, so each PDF matches the entry it came from. Because PDF steps can sit anywhere, a multi-step approval process can produce status reports, approval records or contracts at different stages. The extension works alongside Gravity Flow and Gravity Forms, so it suits sites that already rely on both.

Best for

Organizations running approval workflows in Gravity Flow
Businesses generating invoices or contracts from form entries
Agencies building document automation for client sites

Features

PDF steps in workflows

Add a PDF creation step anywhere in a Gravity Flow workflow so documents are generated automatically as entries move through the process.

Notification-style templates

Build PDF templates with an interface that works like Gravity Flow notifications, which keeps setup familiar for anyone who already configures workflow emails.

Merge tag data

Use merge tags to pull values from form fields and workflow steps into each PDF, so every document reflects the specific submission it belongs to.

Multiple outputs per workflow

Generate PDFs at more than one point in a multi-step approval process, such as interim status reports and a final approval record.

Document types you define

Create invoices, contracts, reports, approval documents or other files by writing the template content and layout that fits your needs.

Branded, shareable files

Customize templates to match your branding and produce clean PDFs that are easy to share with clients, stakeholders or internal teams.

PDF Generator older versions

2.0.0Oct 24, 20251 improvement, 1 fix
1.9.0Sep 26, 20252 improvements, 1 fix, 1 security fix
1.8Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about PDF Generator

What do I need to use PDF Generator?

It is an extension for Gravity Flow, so you need Gravity Flow and Gravity Forms running on your site. Your server also needs a current PHP release, since the PDF library the extension uses depends on a modern PHP environment.

How do I design the PDF templates?

Templates are configured in a way that resembles Gravity Flow notifications. You write the document content and insert merge tags wherever form or workflow data should appear, and the extension fills in those values for each entry.

Can a single workflow create more than one PDF?

Yes. PDF creation is added as a workflow step, and you can place steps at different points. A multi-step approval process could produce a status report midway and an approval document at the end.

What kinds of documents can it produce?

Any document you can build from form and workflow data. Common examples include invoices, contracts, reports and approval records, with templates customized to match your branding.

Is PDF Generator free?

The code of PDF Generator is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of PDF Generator is this?

Version 3.0.0, released Jan 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update PDF Generator?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PDF Generator automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.