Hebrew text not visible in filled PDF field

When using the Hebrew language to fill a pDF form or add text to a PDF, Windows requires the use of the font name Miriam. To do so, add Miriam as a value in the fontName parameter.

For Automation Experts

Zapier

To set the font name in Zapier for PDF.co PDF Filler, you can open your setup and input the sample values into the Fillable Fields field.

0;last_name;נַפָּח;;Miriam
0;first_name;ג'ון;;Miriam

Integromat/Make

To set the font name for the PDF.co Fill a PDF module in Integromat/Make, you need to add an item under Fields and enter Miriam in the Font Name field.

For Developers

If you’re a developer looking to fill a PDF form using the fontName parameter, you can use the following code sample as a reference:

POST /v1/pdf/edit/add HTTP/1.1
Host: api.pdf.co
Content-Type: application/json
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Length: 334

{
    "async": false,
    "encrypt": false,
    "inline": true,
    "name": "result",
    "url": "https://fileurl",
    "fields": [

       {
            "fieldName": "sample_field_name",
            "pages": "0", 
            "text": "נַפָּח",
            "fontName": "Miriam"
        }
    ]
}