Workflow Builder options and controls
Workflow Builder exposes the key controls needed for this workflow directly in the upload panel, so users can act before reading a long guide.
Free online PDF tool
Workflow Builder Online
Build reusable PDF workflows that run multiple tools in sequence with private uploads, clear options, and a downloadable JSON result.
- Files stay private during processing.
- High-performance processing designed for professional PDF workflows. Secure, private, and optimized for both standard documents and complex high-volume tasks.
- Every tool page links to related PDF workflows.
or choose files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or your device
Files stay private. Temporary uploads are designed to be removed after processing.
Process PDFs faster with Workflow Builder
Start with the upload panel, use the visible workflow builder options, and download the result without leaving this page.
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Select files for Workflow Builder
Upload the PDF files in the order Workflow Builder should process them. The first file is used as the base document for tools that need one.
Choose workflow builder settings
Set the options for workflow builder and review the selected files before processing.
- Build powerful automation pipelines for repeatable PDF tasks
- Configure custom triggers and multi-step PDF processing
- Scale your document workflows with reusable automation logic
- Uses a dedicated backend endpoint at /api/tools/automate.
Download your JSON result
When the server finishes processing, save the JSON result and continue with another PDFForge tool if your document needs more changes.
Private workflow builder processing
Uploaded files are handled for the requested operation and the public page keeps the privacy and processing constraints visible near the primary action.
Continue after workflow builder
Related tools and the all-tools footer let users move into the next PDF task without returning to search results.
Common workflow builder workflows
- Workflow Builder for quick document cleanup
- Workflow Builder before sharing a PDF with clients or teammates
- Workflow Builder as one step in a larger PDF editing workflow
Workflow Builder features
Build powerful automation pipelines for repeatable PDF tasks
Workflow Builder keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.
Configure custom triggers and multi-step PDF processing
Workflow Builder keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.
Scale your document workflows with reusable automation logic
Workflow Builder keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.