Getting Started
Getting Started with Notion to PDF Automation
Learn how to set up your first automated PDF generation workflow using Notion databases and Google Docs templates.
By Sanat Biswal · 2026-03-15 · 5 min read
Why Automate PDF Generation?
Manually creating PDFs from Notion data is time-consuming and error-prone. Whether you're generating certificates, invoices, or reports, automation saves hours every week.
What You'll Learn
- How to connect your Notion database to PDFOutput
- Setting up a Google Docs template with dynamic placeholders
- Triggering automatic PDF generation on new entries
- Delivering PDFs via email or Google Drive
Step 1: Connect Your Notion Database
Start by signing in to PDFOutput and selecting New Automation. You'll be prompted to connect your Notion workspace. Grant access to the database you want to use as your data source.
Step 2: Design Your Template
Create a Google Doc with placeholders like {{Name}}, {{Date}}, and {{Amount}}. These will be automatically replaced with values from your Notion database.
Step 3: Map Your Fields
In the automation setup screen, map each placeholder in your template to the corresponding Notion property. PDFOutput supports text, numbers, dates, select fields, and more.
Step 4: Test and Activate
Run a test with sample data to preview the generated PDF. Once you're satisfied, activate the automation — every new entry in your Notion database will now generate a PDF automatically.
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