Q: I’m doing a training, proof of concept (POC), classroom project, hackathon, or internal demo. Do I need to request a special API key from PDF.co?
A: No request is needed. Every account automatically gets its own unique API key when you sign up.
Q: Can each participant or team member have their own key?
A: Yes. Anyone can create a free account and will receive their own API key — no sharing required.
Q: Is sign-up free? Do I need to enter payment details?
A: Yes — sign-up is completely free, and no payment details are required to create an account. You’ll instantly get your own API key to use for testing, projects, or training.
Q: What if we need more credits than the free trial includes?
A: You can upgrade to a paid plan anytime for additional usage.
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