Question 1

How long does it take to create a PDF?

Accepted Answer

On average, generating a PDF will take around 1-2 seconds. The time can vary significantly depending on what kind of call you're performing.

HTML with no external dependencies is the fastest

Using an HTML call that does not have any external dependencies such as images, CSS, or other assets that get fetched from the internet. Depending on how much content gets generated, the PDF will get generated extremely quickly and typically around 1 second.

Using an external URL is the slowest

Using an external URL to generate a PDF could be the slowest possible option. It is not always the case because it depends on how fast the external server is, how big the payload is, and other various factors. But on average, using an external URL will be slower than using embedded HTML.

Question 2

How do I connect Zapier to cloudlayer.io?

Accepted Answer

We offer Zapier integrations for most of our API endpoints. For example, to use a ZAP for action in Zapier, you only need to provide Zapier with the API Key when asked for it. Then, in Zapier, set up the action step. Zapier will ask you to paste in your cloudlayer.io API Key during the process. You can get your API Key from Settings -> API Keys.

Take a look at our Zapier integration page for more information.

Question 3

How long does it take to create an image?

Accepted Answer

On average, generating a Image will take around 1-2 seconds. The time can vary significantly depending on what kind of call you're performing.

HTML with no external dependencies is the fastest

Using an HTML call that does not have any external dependencies such as images, CSS, or other assets that get fetched from the internet. Depending on how much content gets generated, the Image will get generated extremely quickly and typically around 1 second.

Using an external URL is the slowest

Using an external URL to generate an Image could be the slowest possible option. It is not always the case because it depends on how fast the external server is, how big the payload is, and other various factors. But on average, using an external URL will be slower than using embedded HTML.

Question 4

How do I create an image with the API?

Accepted Answer

To create an image using one of our image endpoints, you must send an HTTP POST request to the corresponding endpoint. Since we have many endpoints that generate images, you will need to find the correct one for your scenario.

For in-depth documentation on using the API, check out our API Reference documentation..

For an example of using the API checkout, our Examples section in our documentation..

Question 5

What is an API Credit?

Accepted Answer

An API credit is what you get charged for using our service. Most API calls are a single API Credit, so 1 API Credit equals 1 API Call in most cases. However, some calls cost additional API Credits, so please take a look at our documentation to understand those situations.

In addition, taking a look at the job details shows you the API Credit cost for the job.

Question 6

What is an asset?

Accepted Answer

Assets are the primary resource on cloudlayer.io, generated either through integration or the API. They may represent the generated contents of many types, such as an image, pdf, or any other document type generated.

Each generated asset gets stored in your account's cloud storage (if you have storage enabled, it gets enabled by default). During the generation of an asset, the completed response will return an assetUrl, a publicly accessible URL for your asset.

The asset is cached and stored on the Edge in our Global Content Delivery Network. You do not get charged an API call or bandwidth for accessing your assets from the assetUrl.

Assets get stored for the lifetime of your account. If your account is canceled or delinquent, we will remove all of your assets from cloud storage and the CDN after 90 days of inactivity.

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