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Automating PDF Templates Through Pipedrive - A Quick Guide

Learn how to effortlessly automate PDF templates using Pipedrive.

Jenefa Regina Mary J avatar
Written by Jenefa Regina Mary J
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Introduction

Tired of manually creating sales documents in Pipedrive? With PDF Maker, you can easily generate and automate professional PDF templates using your Pipedrive data. Whether you're sending proposals, invoices, or contracts, our tool helps you auto-fill deal and contact information directly into your templates—no copy-pasting required. This not only saves time but also ensures accuracy and consistency across all your documents. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to use PDF Maker with Pipedrive to streamline your document workflow and boost your team's productivity.

1. Go to PDF Maker Dashboard and click on settings on the left navbar.

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2. In Settings go to Pipedrive Integration and Connect your Pipedrive acoount.

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3. Click on Allow and Install

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4. Select Pipedrive as your Data Source.

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5. You can select between Deals or persons Object types.

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6. Here you can select the Deal.

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7. In the editor, you can edit the template.

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8. If you can't find the field you're looking for in the list, simply click on Settings Icon in Pipedrive Fields to manage and customize your fields.

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9. Here you can select or deselect the fields according to your document needs.

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10. Select the field you want.

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11. You can format your document the way you like using Google Docs tools I have formatted this way.

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12. To preview the pdf, you can select the eye icon on the top right corner of the window.

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13. Select a particular Deal

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14. The pdf is generated.

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15. Now, navigate to your Pipedrive Dashboard and open any deal or contact. You’ll find the Panel on the details view for PDF Maker.

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16. Now a modal will open. (Optional) Here, you can enter the name for your final PDF. This name will be prioritized, but keep in mind: it will only take effect if the 'Custom PDF Name' option was enabled during the PDF configuration process.

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17. Click on Generate PDF

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18. This popup would appear means the pdf generation is in process and please wait and then refresh the panel.

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19. Here you can see the pdf is generated for this particular deal.

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20. Click on Run History.

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21. You can also find your PDF here and download it directly from this location.

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FAQs

1. What is PDF Maker for Pipedrive?
PDF Maker is a tool that lets you create and automate PDF documents using your Pipedrive deals, contacts, and organization data.

2. What kind of PDFs can I generate using PDF Maker?
You can create proposals, contracts, quotes, invoices, and any custom document template your business needs.

3. Does PDF Maker auto-fill data from Pipedrive?
Yes, PDF Maker pulls data from your Pipedrive account and inserts it into the right fields in your PDF template automatically.

4. Do I need coding skills to set it up?
Not at all! PDF Maker is built to be user-friendly. You can set up templates and automations without writing a single line of code.

Conclusion

With PDF Maker, automating PDF templates in Pipedrive becomes effortless. Say goodbye to repetitive document tasks and hello to a smoother, faster, and more efficient process. By connecting your sales data to customizable PDF templates, you reduce errors and save valuable time for your team. Whether you're closing deals or onboarding clients, PDF Maker ensures your documents are always ready, accurate, and on-brand. Try it today and see how much simpler your Pipedrive workflow can be!

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