Insert dynamic images, add QR and barcodes to fillable PDF forms

We, at Plumsail Documents, are happily announcing that now you can insert dynamic pictures into fillable PDFs without any tricks with Word templates or something like that. Moreover, we've added support for QR and barcodes in fillable PDF templates. Let's take a brief look at how it works.

1. Why use dynamic images, QR codes, and barcodes in PDF forms?
2. Insert dynamic image field into PDF form
3. Insert QR and barcode fields into PDF forms
4. Insert dynamic images into PDF form in Power Automate flow or Zapier
5. Get started

Why use dynamic images, QR codes, and barcodes in PDF forms

A fillable PDF is a widely used format. You may want to improve your experience while using it. For instance:

1. Enrich your PDF forms with photos, pictures, and illustrations.
2. Apply QR codes to add links, contacts, locations, and more.
3. Apply barcodes to inventory and other PDF forms.
4. Insert signature images.

For example, we've prepared a job application form that contains a picture of the candidate, a QR code with the link, and a signature, for which we also used the picture format.

Further, we'll show you how to activate fields for dynamic pictures, QR codes, and barcodes.

Insert dynamic image field into PDF form

Simply add an image field to your PDF form:

Further, when specifying the source data for the field, use its name to map the field and the source data. The source data should be provided in base64 format. Only PNG images are supported.

Insert QR and barcode fields into PDF forms

You can also apply QR and barcodes to your fillable PDFs. For that, again insert an image field.

To add a QR code to PDF form, in the Field Properties - Tooltip - specify #qrcode:

To add a barcode to the fillable PDF, in the field properties - tooltip - specify #barcode and its type. For example, ISBN, like this:

Provide the source data in a string format. It will be converted into accordant QR or barcodes.

That is it! Now you can pull data from your systems and pass it to dynamically insert pictures, QR codes, and barcodes into fillable PDF forms. Find more information about fillable PDF templates in the documentation.

Insert dynamic images into PDF form in Power Automate flow or Zapier

You can connect Plumsail Documents to your systems using either Power Automate or Zapier.

Power Automate

In Power Automate, you can use a "Start document generation process" action to populate the PDF form or another action - "Fill in PDF form". Your flow might look like this:

Zapier

In Zapier, you zap might look like this:

Make sure you pass data in base64 format to fill the image field with your custom picture.

Get started

For those who are new to Plumsail Documents, we offer to try a one-month free trial.

Please, send your questions and suggestions to support@plumsail.com.