ConvertAPI is a robust cloud-based file conversion service that supports over 500 file formats, allowing you to automate and streamline document conversion tasks in your applications. Here’s how to get started:

🔑 Create a Free Account

Sign up for a free account on ConvertAPI’s website to start using the service. You’ll instantly receive a Secret key, which will be your primary means of authenticating requests. You will receive a card-free trial with 250 free conversions included!

✨ Choose Your Programming Language

ConvertAPI supports the most popular programming languages, including PHP, Ruby, Python, .NET, Java, and Node.js. Install the appropriate client library for your language of choice to begin integrating ConvertAPI into your project. If you wish to use a simple HTTP client of your preference, you can refer to our API reference or Postman collection.

🛸 Make Your First API Call

To set up a conversion, simply find and select your preferred conversion. You'll be provided with an interactive tool that allows you to configure your conversion parameters directly online. You can test the conversion with no coding required, and we’ll automatically generate a code snippet based on your conversion settings!

👾 Explore Advanced Features

Beyond basic file conversion, ConvertAPI offers advanced features like file conversion workflows, temporary file storage, GeoDNS routing, throttle and fallback techniques, etc. These can be particularly useful for businesses looking to automate bulletproof document workflows at scale.

🧑‍💻Invite Team Members

ConvertAPI allows you to collaborate with your team by inviting members to your account. You can assign roles and control access levels for each team member, making it easier to manage your conversions as a group. For more details on how to invite and manage team members, check out this guide.

📈 Monitor Usage and set API Limits

Track your conversion usage and monitor API performance by calling the /user endpoint or visiting your account’s statistics dashboard. ConvertAPI allows you to set the API limits and differentiate consumption between different environments using API tokens to authenticate your requests. Read more about API tokens in this guide.

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