Question 1

How do I generate PDFs from a Word template and Excel data?

Accepted Answer

Upload your Word (.docx) template with merge fields (e.g. {{name}} or Word MergeFields), then upload your CSV or Excel file. GordonData will generate one personalized PDF per row and bundle them into a ZIP file for download.

Question 2

Can I embed images in the generated PDFs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the special syntax e.g. {{Image128x64:photo}} in your Word template, where 128x64 is the destination width x height in pixels and photo is the spreadsheet column containing the image URL. This is ideal for signatures, logos, and event posters.

Question 3

Is this a replacement for Word mail merge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unlike Word's built-in mail merge, GordonData saves each record as a separate, properly named PDF file — no manual steps required. It works entirely in the browser with no software to install.

Question 4

Is GordonData free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GordonData offers 10 free PDF generations per month with no credit card required. Paid plans (Starter, Pro, Business, Enterprise) are available for higher volumes.

Question 5

What file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

Templates must be Word .docx files. Data files can be CSV or Excel (.xlsx). Output is individual PDF files bundled in a ZIP archive.

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