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title: Convert to PDF block in Centrldesk flow editor
description: Convert to PDF block in flow editor
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# [Convert to PDF block in Centrldesk flow editor](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/flow-file-processing-converttopdf)

 Written by [Sebastian](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/author/sebastian) | Mar 23, 2022 11:33:53 AM

The convert to PDF block is used to create PDF files from documents. 

Connect the output of a block to the input of the Convert To PDF block.

Example:

Optional: Select the Convert To PDF block and use Connect Data. 

The file(s) are automatically connected to the Convert To PDF block via Auto Connect as input.

Result:

PDF file of the input block.

Tips and best practices:

 If you want to do the mapping manually, set the Auto Connect switch to Manual.

Library:

File Processing

[View full post](https://www.centrldesk.com/help/flow-file-processing-converttopdf)

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