Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 Pro

Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 Pro turns Contact Form 7 submissions into PDF files. Configure each form with its own PDF content, filename, and delivery options. After submission, the PDF can open in a new browser tab, appear as a link in the success message, or go as an attachment to notification emails for the user, administrator, or both.

Form data and PDF delivery

Build a PDF from submitted form data, or send a predefined PDF. Pro works with PDF attachments in Mail 1 and Mail 2, with recipient settings and controls to enable or disable attachments. Contact Form 7 uploaded documents can appear in the PDF, and another file can accompany the PDF in an email.

Use form tags in the PDF content and filename. The [_post_title] tag inserts the post or current page title; Contact Form 7 special mail tags and date formats using the PHP Date function are also supported. To display an acceptance value, use a matching tag such as [acceptance-terms-condition] for a field named terms-condition.

Document layout and formatting

The PDF editor supports HTML and CSS within the capabilities of the mPDF library. Add form values, a header logo, and a thank-you message, then adjust header and footer text, font size, formatting, and supported fonts. Layout options include page size, margins, background images or colors, gradients, text colors, header image position, and right-to-left alignment.

• Choose a PDF template and preview the document before saving or sending it.
• Add page breaks to move new content to another page, and add custom text with page numbers.
• Use signature fields to capture end-user signatures and embed them as images in the PDF.
• Add customizable watermark text to one or more PDFs.
• Compress PDFs to reduce file size.

Submission records and analytics

The PDF Submission List keeps generated PDFs and form submissions available for viewing and record-keeping. A separate list of created PDF forms supports ongoing management. Submitted data can be saved to the database and exported as CSV; plugin settings can also be imported or exported for use across websites.

The PDF Analytics Dashboard summarizes PDFs generated, downloads, emails sent, and generation errors. Charts can display daily, monthly, yearly, or custom date ranges. Recent activity includes user email, action, and timestamp, and dashboard widgets can be enabled or disabled.

Storage and administration

Store PDFs on the server or with Amazon S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox. A dedicated PDF menu brings document management and settings into the WordPress administration panel. The admin interface also includes customizable colors, branding options, accessibility enhancements, and performance improvements.