Automatic Google Docs to PDF converter [using Google Sheets, Google Docs & Gmail]

May 31, 2023

Learn how to automatically convert Google Docs to PDF and send the generated files out via Gmail, with the Sheetgo web app.
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Overview

Here are just some benefits of using Sheetgo to create an automated Google docs to PDF converter:

⊛ Automated workflow from start to finish: with Sheetgo you can create an entire workflow that takes you from entering contractors data, all the way to sharing the final product via Gmail.
⊛ Use Sheetgo Forms to input data automatically into your Google Sheets database: Sheetgo provides useful forms where you can input your data into the spreadsheet.
⊛ Use a Google Docs template to automatically generate documents from your spreadsheets
⊛ Turn your data into a PDF: Using Sheetgo’s document generation feature, you can turn your documents into PDFs – the perfect file format to send to your stakeholders.
⊛ Automatically send PDFs via Gmail: Sheetgo’s integration with Gmail means you can automatically send your files to specific recipients with ease.
⊛ Customize and build on your workflow to suit your needs: Workflows are developed with customization in mind. You can easily build on your workflow and adapt it you your business needs, so you get the most out of your system.
⊛ Easy to use with existing tools: The entire workflow runs based on connections between Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Gmail; tools that are well-known and used by users already.

What do you need to create an automation between Google Docs and PDF creation with Sheetgo?
Google Sheets file
Google Docs template

How to use Sheetgo to generate PDFs using Google Docs?
(Optional) Register your information via Sheetgo Forms that automatically update the Google Sheets file
Automatically turn the Google Sheets data into PDFs
Use a Google Docs template to customize the PDFs
(Optional) Share the PDFs via Gmail
Schedule automatic updates for up-to-date insights on your PDF generation

Why use Sheetgo workflows?
Automated workflow from start to finish
Easily customizable to suit your needs
Scalable to your own organization
Data remains private

Have any questions? Feel free to comment below and we’ll reply as soon as possible!

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Timestamps

Video breakdown
0:00 – 1:15: Introduction to how it works
1:16 – 1.40: Signup for Sheetgo
1:41 – 2:08: Have Google Sheets file ready (Sales quotes data)
2:09 – 2:50: Have your Google Docs template ready (Sales quote template)
2:51 – 4:06: Create new workflow
4:07 – 4:27: Save as PDF
4:28 – 5:40: Share via Gmail
5:41 – 5:50: Finish and save workflow
5:51 – 5:56: Workflow overview
5:57 – 6:01: Rename workflow
6:02 – 6:08: Share with team members
6:09 – 6:12: Files and connections
6:13 – 6:47: Schedule automatic updates
6:48 – 7:12: View end result (PDF files)
7:13 – 7:30: Links & tips

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