Description
The PDF generates PDF files from the entries submitted in WPForms forms, using configurable templates that turn responses, fields, and submission data into documents for viewing, sending, or storage. The extension is for anyone who needs to convert sign-ups, orders, internal requests, or contact replies into organized records, without relying on manual document creation outside of WordPress.
PDF Key Features
- Generation per submission
Automatically creates PDFs from the entries saved in WPForms. - Configurable templates
Organizes form fields into documents with a custom structure. - Form data
Inserts responses, submission details, and selected fields into the file. - Workflow in WordPress
Keeps document generation within the WPForms routine. - Use in notifications
Helps send or archive PDFs linked to forms.
PDF Benefits
- Less manual work
Reduces repetitive document creation after each submission. - More organized records
Turns scattered responses into easy-to-review files. - Clearer processes
Standardizes documents used for sign-ups, requests, and support. - Better internal control
Helps teams store confirmations and replies in a portable format.
Who the PDF Is For?
- Anyone using WPForms forms to collect sign-ups, proposals, or requestable documentation.
- You who need to turn form responses into standardized PDF files.
- Teams that log support, registrations, or internal orders directly through WordPress.
How to Download the PDF
The PDF is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the file, and activate it in WordPress. Then, configure the addon in the related WPForms workflows.
The PDF adds a document layer to WPForms forms, converting received information into files that are easier to archive, share, and review. For anyone who relies on forms as part of internal processes, registrations, or requests, the addon helps keep each submission accompanied by a record in a portable format.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPForms – PDF GPL-licensed?
Yes. WPForms – PDF is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WPForms – PDF on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WPForms – PDF on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WPForms – PDF cost at Ultrapack?
WPForms – PDF costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WPForms – PDF include updates?
Yes. The current version of WPForms – PDF is 1.7.0, published at Ultrapack on Sep 29, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WPForms – PDF scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WPForms – PDF goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WPForms – PDF?
Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher.
What changed in this version
Version 1.7.0 2026-09-29
- New notice in the PDF Appearance settings warns when the chosen Body Color and Text Color have poor contrast.
- The `{all_fields}` smart tag now accepts an `exclude` parameter in PDF content to omit specific fields by ID or all Hidden fields.
- An entry's log now records when its PDF was not generated or was generated without an uploaded image that was too large to include.
- The PDF settings in the Form Builder now show a dismissible notice that PDFs are generated on WPForms servers in the United States.
- Suggested privacy policy text for the PDF addon on the WordPress Privacy Policy Guide screen.
- Log records created by PDF generation no longer include form entry content or form settings, keeping only the technical details needed for troubleshooting.
- The entry table in the Document - Table PDF template was missing its outer border and the separator between labels and values.
- The badge year and label overlapped the badge artwork in the Certificate PDF templates.
- A table inside a Rich Text or Content field value was missing its outer border and column separators in generated PDFs.
- Long text content in Rich Text, Paragraph, and Content fields was truncated or lost at page boundaries in the Financial, Certificate, and Notification PDF templates.
- Order Summary table columns maintained their left-to-right order in generated PDFs when using right-to-left languages.
- Escaped text in form fields could render as live markup in generated PDFs.
- PHP warnings were logged when a PDF was rendered without a sender name supplied.
- The `{pdf_links}` smart tag displayed all PDF download links on a single line instead of separate lines in notification emails and generated PDFs.
- The PDF preview in the Form Builder showed the page background and frame in the wrong position and size in Safari.
- Headings and footers in the Cover Page and Certificate PDF templates were right-aligned instead of centered when using a right-to-left language.
- The sidebar panel remained on the left side of the page in the Document - Sidebar and Financial - Sidebar PDF templates when using right-to-left languages.
- Business details, billing, and signature rows in Document and Financial PDF templates maintained their left-to-right order in generated PDFs when using right-to-left languages.
- The PDF preview in the Form Builder kept table columns in left-to-right order when using right-to-left languages, causing the preview to not match the generated PDF.
- Side-by-side columns holding long content were stacked bottom-up in generated PDFs when using right-to-left languages.
- A Hebrew or Arabic field value long enough to wrap had its lines in reverse order in generated PDFs, so the sentence began with its closing words.
- Field labels and values appeared on the wrong sides in the Document - Table PDF template when using a right-to-left language.
- Generated PDF files are now better protected from public browsing and search engine indexing.
- The Zoom modal under the PDF preview in the Form Builder opened with a blank page in Chrome.
- No PDF was generated for entries with large uploaded images because embedding the image made the request to the PDF service too large.
Version 1.6.0 2026-07-23
- Strengthened security around image processing in the Builder when previewing or generating a PDF.
- The `{pdf_links}`, `{pdf_link}`, and `{pdf_url}` smart tags were empty inside generated PDFs instead of showing the PDF download links.
- Total amount could break across two lines in the Financial - Modern and Financial - Classic PDF templates.
- Field labels and values appeared on the wrong sides in the Compact-style PDF templates when using a right-to-left language.
Version 1.5.0 2026-06-30
- New `{pdf_url}` and `{pdf_link}` smart tags for generated PDF downloads on the form confirmation screen.
- PDF settings could display incorrect content in the Form Builder on servers with PHP output buffering enabled.
- Total amount numbers no longer wrap across lines in the Financial - Sidebar PDF template.
- Table cell borders were missing for Repeater field entries in Document-Table and Notification-Compact PDF templates.
- PDF smart tags did not appear or update in the Form Builder smart tag dropdown until the form was saved and the page was reloaded.
- The `{pdf_link}` smart tag could not open a password-protected PDF on the form confirmation.
- Long field values were being silently truncated at page boundaries in document, financial, and certificate PDF templates.
Version 1.4.0 2026-04-01
- Notification template footer "Sent from" link was incorrectly pointing to the site admin email instead of the website URL.
- Order Summary table in PDF displayed "Quantity Qty" instead of "Quantity" as the column heading when using the `{order_summary}` smart tag in the Content field.
- Notification templates were producing a blank first page on long forms with Order Summary.
- Long Order Summary tables were cut off and did not show all items when using the {all_fields} smart tag in PDF Notification templates.
- Color picker in the Rich Text field toolbar was overlapping with other toolbar elements on WordPress 7.0.
- Long content inside the Content field was cut off in PDF Notification templates.
Version 1.3.0 2026-03-17
- Compatibility with the new WPForms core plugin. #16605
- Document Table template lost its two-column layout after customizing header fields.
- Fixed an issue where PDF access restrictions applied AND logic between "Allowed User Roles" and "Allowed Users", causing valid users to be denied access.
- PDF block active/inactive and opened/closed states were not restored.
- Form submission error on servers with PHP 7.2.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
wpforms-pdf.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wpforms-pdf.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher.
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