Title: Pressdify
Author: Brian Boy
Published: <strong>July 14, 2026</strong>
Last modified: July 14, 2026

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# Pressdify

 By [Brian Boy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brianboy/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pressdify.1.0.1.zip)

 * [Details](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/#installation)
 * [Development](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pressdify/)

## Description

We believe in **Content First**. Your content is the star – the medium is just the
carrier. That’s why we built pressdify.

Stop struggling with manual layouts or clunky PDF generators that break your design.
pressdify enables you to generate professional PDFs from your posts, pages, or custom
post types using **PrintCSS** technology. Whether you need menus, event flyers, 
or documentation, we help you get it done in seconds, not hours.

**What makes pressdify different?**
 Unlike standard PDF tools, we use the W3C standard
for paged media. This means you get professional features like crop marks, bleed,
and spot colors directly from your HTML and CSS. It’s fast, reliable, and keeps 
your server lean because the heavy lifting happens on our specialized infrastructure.

#### Key Features

 * **PrintCSS Technology** – The professional standard for high-quality PDF generation.
 * **Custom Templates** – Design your own layouts using HTML and CSS in our built-
   in editor.
 * **Bulk Generation** – Need a PDF for 50 posts at once? No problem.
 * **Gutenberg & ACF Integration** – Works right where you work. Full support for
   Advanced Custom Fields means your data goes exactly where it should.
 * **Frontend Rendering** – Let your visitors download PDFs with a simple button
   or shortcode.
 * **Resource-Saving** – External rendering means no extra load on your WordPress
   site.
 * **Custom Post Type Support** – Works with any post type.

#### External Service Disclosure

**IMPORTANT:** This plugin relies on an external service to generate PDFs. Please
read this section carefully before using the plugin.

This plugin sends your WordPress content to pressdify’s PDF rendering service for
processing. When you generate a PDF:

 1. Your post/page content (HTML, text, images) is transmitted via HTTPS to pressdify’s
    servers
 2. The content is processed using PrintCSS technology to generate a PDF
 3. The generated PDF is returned to your WordPress site

**Service Information:**
 * Service Provider: morntag.com (Switzerland) * Server
Location: Switzerland * Service URL: https://pressdify.com * Privacy Policy: https://
pressdify.com/privacy/ * Terms of Service: https://pressdify.com/terms/

**Data Transmitted:**
 * Post/page content (title, body, featured images) * Custom
fields (if included in your template) * Template HTML/CSS * Your website domain

**Data Retention:**
 * Request data, generated PDFs, and CSS files are stored for
3 months for quality assurance, error handling, and support purposes * Server access
logs (containing server IP, timestamps, and request paths) are retained for operational
purposes * You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us

**Requirements:**
 * You must obtain a pressdify API key by contacting us at https://
pressdify.com * You must configure the API key in the plugin settings (pressdify
> Settings > License) * Your server must allow outbound HTTPS connections

Please review pressdify’s privacy policy to understand how your data is handled.
By using this plugin, you acknowledge that content will be sent to an external service
for PDF generation.

#### Use Cases

 * **Publishing** – Create print-ready versions of blog posts
 * **Documentation** – Generate PDF documentation from pages
 * **Reports** – Convert data-driven posts into PDF reports
 * **Portfolios** – Create downloadable portfolio pieces
 * **E-books** – Compile multiple posts into PDF books

### Source Code & Build Instructions

The minified JavaScript bundles in `assets/app/build/` are produced from
 TypeScript/
React source files shipped in this same plugin under assets/app/src/.

To rebuild from source:

    ```
    cd assets/app
    npm install
    npm run build
    ```

The build uses @wordpress/scripts (webpack). See `assets/app/package.json`
 for 
the full toolchain and script definitions.

### Additional Information

#### System Requirements

 * WordPress 6.4 or higher
 * PHP 7.4 or higher
 * MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.0+
 * HTTPS enabled (recommended)
 * Outbound HTTPS connections allowed (for API calls)

#### Support

For support, please visit our [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pressdify/).

#### Credits

This plugin was developed and is maintained by [morntag.com](https://morntag.com).

## Screenshots

[⌊Main rendering interface - Select posts and generate PDFs⌉⌊Main rendering interface-
Select posts and generate PDFs⌉[

Main rendering interface – Select posts and generate PDFs

[⌊Template editor - Create custom PDF layouts with live preview⌉⌊Template editor-
Create custom PDF layouts with live preview⌉[

Template editor – Create custom PDF layouts with live preview

[⌊Plugin settings - Configure API keys and default options⌉⌊Plugin settings - Configure
API keys and default options⌉[

Plugin settings – Configure API keys and default options

[⌊Frontend rendering button - Added to your posts automatically⌉⌊Frontend rendering
button - Added to your posts automatically⌉[

Frontend rendering button – Added to your posts automatically

[⌊Gutenberg block - PDF settings in the block editor⌉⌊Gutenberg block - PDF settings
in the block editor⌉[

Gutenberg block – PDF settings in the block editor

[⌊Bulk actions - Generate PDFs from the posts list⌉⌊Bulk actions - Generate PDFs
from the posts list⌉[

Bulk actions – Generate PDFs from the posts list

[⌊Generated PDF example - Professional output quality⌉⌊Generated PDF example - Professional
output quality⌉[

Generated PDF example – Professional output quality

## Installation

#### Automatic Installation

 1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
 2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
 3. Search for “pressdify”
 4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

#### Manual Installation

 1. Download the plugin ZIP file
 2. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
 3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
 4. Click “Upload Plugin” and select the ZIP file
 5. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

#### Configuration

 1. Navigate to **pressdify > Settings > License** in your WordPress admin
 2. Enter your pressdify API key
 3. Save your settings
 4. Click “Refresh” to see your current license state

#### Creating Templates

 1. Navigate to **pressdify > Template Editor**
 2. Create a new template by copying an existing one or modify the default template
 3. Use HTML and CSS to design your PDF layout
 4. Use template variables like {{title}}, {{content}}, {{author}}
 5. Save your template

## FAQ

### Do I need a paid API key?

Yes, you need a pressdify API key to use this plugin. Contact us at https://pressdify.
com to request your API key. Check https://pressdify.com/pricing/ for current pricing
information.

### What happens when my API credits run out?

When your credits are exhausted, PDF rendering will be unavailable until you purchase
additional credits. Your templates and settings remain intact.

### Can I customize the PDF output?

Yes! The plugin includes a powerful template editor where you can:
 * Design custom
layouts with HTML and CSS * Include custom fonts and images * Create different templates
for different post types

### How do I add PDF buttons to my posts?

There are three ways:
 1. **Automatic** – Enable frontend rendering in plugin settings
to automatically add buttons to posts/pages 2. **Shortcode** – Use [pressdify_button]
in your content 3. **PHP** – Add to your theme templates

### What should I know about frontend rendering?

If you enable frontend PDF buttons for your website visitors:

 * **Privacy disclosure:** You should inform your visitors in your own privacy policy
   that clicking the PDF button transmits content to an external service
 * **Security recommendation:** We recommend restricting frontend rendering to logged-
   in users or behind a paywall, rather than making it fully public
 * **API usage:** Each PDF generation consumes API credits from your account

### Is my content secure?

Yes, your content is transmitted securely via HTTPS to pressdify’s servers located
in Switzerland. Data is retained for 3 months for quality assurance and support 
purposes. You may request deletion at any time. Please review our [privacy policy](https://pressdify.com/privacy/)
and [terms of service](https://pressdify.com/terms/) for full details.

### Can I use custom fonts?

Yes, you can include custom fonts in your templates using @font-face CSS rules or
by linking to web font services.

### Does it work with page builders?

Yes, pressdify works with popular page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, 
and Divi. The plugin renders the final HTML output of your pages.

### Can I generate PDFs programmatically?

Yes, the plugin provides a REST API and PHP functions for programmatic PDF generation.

### What about performance?

PDF generation is processed by pressdify’s external servers, so it doesn’t impact
your WordPress server’s performance. PDFs are generated on-demand and delivered 
directly to the user.

### Does this work with custom post types?

Yes! pressdify works with any custom post type. You can configure which post types
should have PDF generation capabilities in the plugin settings.

### Can I include ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) data in PDFs?

Yes, pressdify has full support for Advanced Custom Fields. You can access ACF fields
in your templates using template variables and include them in your PDF output.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[Easy integration and great support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/easy-integration-and-great-support/)󠁿

 [spooniverse](https://profiles.wordpress.org/spooniverse/) July 14, 2026

We’re using the plugin successfully in one of our projects and are very satisfied.
The integration went smoothly; changes were discussed and implemented right away.
The export process is hassle-free and can be carried out directly by the editors.
No stress and a perfect result. Thank you very much!

 [ Read all 1 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pressdify/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Pressdify” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Brian Boy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brianboy/)

[Translate “Pressdify” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pressdify)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pressdify/), check 
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pressdify/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pressdify/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pressdify/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Change log

#### 1.0.1

 * Fix: License panel went blank on the settings page when a valid license was active(
   dates from the license API were not converted before formatting)
 * Fix: “Renders left” now shows 0 instead of a dash when all renders are used up

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release for WordPress.org repository
 * PrintCSS-powered PDF generation via pressdify rendering service
 * Template editor with HTML/CSS support and syntax highlighting
 * Templates list page with WordPress-style admin table
 * Row actions: Edit, Delete, Duplicate, Export templates
 * Bulk delete with confirmation dialog
 * Search filtering for templates
 * Inline title editing with rename functionality
 * Template import from ZIP files
 * Frontend rendering buttons for posts/pages
 * Gutenberg block for PDF settings
 * Bulk PDF generation from posts list
 * REST API for external integrations
 * Custom post type and ACF support
 * Full security audit: nonce verification, input sanitization, output escaping
 * PHPCS WordPress-Extra compliance (zero errors/warnings)
 * Internationalization: all strings translatable
 * Accessibility: ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, screen reader support

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.1**
 *  Last updated **23 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.4 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.1**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/)
 * Tags
 * [export](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/export/)[pdf](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf/)
   [posts](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/posts/)[print](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/print/)
   [PrintCSS](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/printcss/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://en-za.wordpress.org/plugins/pressdify/advanced/)

## Ratings

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## Contributors

 *   [ Brian Boy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brianboy/)

## Support

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## Donate

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