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title: Fluent Forms PDF Module
description: "The PDF Module in Fluent Form is an amazing feature that allows you to export form entries as **PDF** files. It is easy to save, share, and manage submissions.  This guide will show you how to export an entry as…"
url: "https://fluentforms.com/docs/fluent-forms-pdf-module/"
updated: "2025-07-14"
category: Features and Functionalities
---

# Fluent Forms PDF Module

The PDF Module in Fluent Form is an amazing feature that allows you to export form entries as **PDF** files. It is easy to save, share, and manage submissions. 

This guide will show you how to export an entry as a PDF with no hassle.

## Install and Activate the PDF Generator Plugin

You need to install the **Fluent Forms PDF Generator** extension to enable the PDF export feature.

First, navigate to your WordPress Dashboard, go to **Plugins**, and click **Add New Plugin**. Here, search for the **Fluent Forms PDF generator**. 

Now, install and activate the plugin on your website. A new tab ( Fluent Forms PDF) will be added to the modules section.

It will automatically install the add-on from **wp.org**.

![pdf generator plugin 01 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pdf-generator-plugin-01-scaled.webp)

## Install and Activate the PDF Feed

After activating the PDF generator plugin, click the **Integration** section from the top menu bar. Then, select the **Fluent Form PDF** section. Here, you will see the **Fluent Form PDF Modules**. Now, click **Install Fonts** to set up the required fonts and elements.

Wait for the installation to complete. A success message will confirm the setup.

> Do not close the window until the installation finishes.

![PDF module integration 02 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PDF-module-integration-02-scaled.webp)

Your **Fluent PDF Module** is active, so you can now use the **PDF Feed** of Fluent Form.

![Fluent Form PDF 04 1 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Fluent-Form-PDF-04-1-scaled.webp)

## Configure Global PDF Settings

To configure Global PDF Settings, go to your WordPress dashboard, hover over Fluent Forms Pro, and select **Settings**. This will open Fluent Forms' **Global Settings**window.

Now, click on **PDF Settings**. Here, you will need to configure **PDF** settings globally. Note that each form can override this setting.

![PDF Setting 05 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PDF-Setting-05-scaled.webp)

## Setting Up a PDF Feed for a Form

To enable PDF export for a specific form, follow these steps-

Open the form where you want to allow **PDF Export**. Navigate to the **Settings & Integrations** tab.

> If you do not have any existing forms, read [Create a Form from Scratch](https://fluentforms.com/docs/how-to-create-a-form-with-fluent-forms/) or [Create a Form using Templates](https://fluentforms.com/docs/using-and-customizing-pre-built-quick-forms-in-fluent-forms/) documentation to create a new one.

Now click on **PDF Feeds**from the left sidebar. Then click the **Add PDF Feed** button.

![enable PDF Settings 06 1 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/enable-PDF-Settings-06-1-scaled.webp)

### Customizing the PDF Feed

A popup will appear asking you to choose a **PDF Template**. Select the available template.

![Select a PDf Template 07 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Select-a-PDf-Template-07-scaled.webp)

#### PDF Content

**A. Feed Title:** Set the feed title for the PDF Feed. Also, add a shortcode from the dropdown options on the right side.

**B. Header Content:**Enter the header custom text here. You can also **Add Shortcode** here. 

**C. PDF Body Content:** This section allows you to design the main content of your PDF. For example, using **{all_data} **will include all submitted form data in the PDF. You can also click the **Add Shortcode** button to insert dynamic content using shortcodes. This enables you to format your content precisely, creating clean, well-organized, and dynamic PDFs that display your form data exactly as needed.

Fluent Forms also provides an HTML editor for full control over the PDF layout and design. Click the **Code** view to access it.

**D. Footer Content:** Enter the custom Footer text here. 

**E. Allow Download:** Select the **Yes**/**No** options toggle to enable **PDF** downloads.

**F. Shortcode:** You can use this shortcode on the submission message to generate a **PDF** link.

![3333 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/3333-scaled.webp)

#### Appearance

You can override the PDF appearance you have set up globally from the Appearance tab. 

**A. Paper Size:** Select the page format from the dropdown options.

**B.** **Orientation**: Choose the orientation, Portrait or Landscape, from the dropdown options.

**C. Font Family:**Select a font for the PDF text from the dropdown options.

**D. Font Size:**You can adjust your font size by clicking the **Plus** or **Minus** Icon.

**E. Font Color:** Select font color from the color plate.

**F. Heading color:**Select the heading color from the color plate.

**G. Accent Color:** Select the accent color from the color plate. The accent color is used for borders, breaks, etc.

**H. Language Direction:**Scripts like Arabic and Hebrew are written right to left. For Arabic/Hebrew, please select **RTL**. Others, by default, select **LTR** options.

I. **Watermark Image:**Upload an image as a **background watermark**.

**J. Watermark Text:**Enter text to be used as a **watermark**.

**K. Watermark Opacity:**Controls the transparency of the watermark (**1-100**). The watermark's opacity is significant, and 50 is the recommended size.

**L. Watermark Position:** Option to set the watermark as a background.

**M. PDF Password:**You can set a password for protected PDF access. If you don't want to enter the password, leave the options.

When the change is complete, click the **Save Feed** button, and the **PDF Feed** will be added to your form.

![Appearance 09 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Appearance-09-scaled.webp)

## Downloading a Form Entry as a PDF

Once you have customized the form and added the PDF Feed, go to the **Entries**section of the chosen form.

Now, select any submission entry you wish to work on and click the **View Icon**of that entry.

![entries 10 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/entries-10-scaled.webp)

From here, you will see the Download option for your PDF Feed preview. Then click the **Download PDF** button to generate and save the file. 

![PDf download 10 1 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PDf-download-10-1-scaled.webp)

## Sending Form Entries as PDFs via Email

To learn how to add PDF Feed into Admin/User Email for a specific Form, follow the steps with the screenshots below –

To automatically send form entries as PDFs in emails, navigate to **Email Notifications Settings** for your form. Scroll down to **PDF Attachments** (above the Advanced tab). Then, select the **PDF feed** you want to attach to emails. It ensures users receive a **PDF version of their form submission** via email.

When a user submits the form, this PDF Feed will be sent to the **Admin Email**.

If you want to know about email notifications, then read this[article](https://fluentforms.com/docs/how-to-setup-admin-user-email-notifications/).

![11 scaled 51130](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/11-scaled.webp)

Now you can create, download, and email a PDF Template feed in your Fluent Form.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our [support team](https://wpmanageninja.com/support-tickets/?utm_source=wpmn&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=site#/). Thank you.