PDF`s/Barcodes/QRcodes/OCR with Directus! - TextToAnything

:brain: TextToAnything — Flexible API-first Document & Code Generator

TextToAnything is a powerful open-source tool designed to convert structured content into a wide variety of outputs like PDFs, QR codes, and barcodes, all seamlessly integrated with Directus. Whether you’re working with raw text, rich HTML, or structured JSON, TextToAnything transforms your data into rendered files easily.

:rocket: Key Features

  • :writing_hand: HTML to PDF
    Generate clean PDFs from raw HTML or a template, with support for dynamic templating.
  • :package: QR Code & Barcode Generator
    Create QR codes and barcodes directly from your data — perfect for labels, tickets, or logistics systems.
  • :open_book: OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
    Extract text from images using OCR — available directly inside Flows or as a custom interface for manual uploads and automation.
  • :gear: Directus Integration
    Full support for Directus collections, fields, permissions, and webhooks — easily link documents to your content model.
  • :globe_with_meridians: Extension support
    Trigger file generation via a simple SDK to integrate deeply with your use case.
  • :page_facing_up: Template editor
    Use LiquidJS templates for easy PDF generation.

:laptop: Try it out now

Follow our installation guide to start using TextToAnything!
:backhand_index_pointing_right: TextToAnything - installation

:speech_balloon: Support & Community

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Whether you’re looking for technical support or just want to chat about document automation and Directus — you’re more than welcome!

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I can say this is a great extension and works perfectly for everything I’ve thrown at it!

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Update time!
I just added the ability to easily preview your PDF while developing.
Check out this link for more information about the preview mode.

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Update time!
I just added support for OCR:

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Version 1.4.2 just released.
This adds the option to use OCR on PDF’s and fixes a bug that could occure when generating PDF’s trough flows.
It also enables OCR on the default file interface.

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@Attacler Well done man! you are doing such an amazing work, keep it up :fire: :tada:

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Thank you!
If anyone has feedback or feature suggestions pleaae let me know!

Announcing the new pricing plans. After getting feedback about TTA being too expensive, we have decided a new approach. You can checkout the new pricing at Text to anything

Tiny update, the TextToAnything website just released!
On the website can find the improved docs and more!