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PDF Checklist Form

Generate printable checklist/task form PDF with pseudo checkboxes and text

Create a clean checklist PDF from text or JSON items.

Features:

  • Pseudo checkboxes (checked/unchecked)
  • Supports line-based and JSON-based item input
  • Optional index numbers and 1-2 column layout

Example Results

1 examples

Checklist Form

Checklist form with checked items

checklist-form-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "title": "Site Inspection Checklist", "subtitle": "Week 6 Review", "checklistItems": "[x] Check safety signs\n[ ] Verify extinguisher\n[ ] Confirm exits\n[ ] Archive report", "checkedIndexes": "2", "columns": "1" }

Key Facts

Category
Document Tools
Input Types
text, textarea, select, checkbox, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The PDF Checklist Form tool allows you to quickly generate professional, printable checklists from simple text lists or JSON data. It features customizable layouts, including multi-column support and optional indexing, making it ideal for creating inspection forms, task lists, or project trackers in a clean PDF format.

When to Use

  • •When you need to create a physical inspection or audit form for field work.
  • •When you want to convert a digital list of tasks into a structured, printable document.
  • •When you need to standardize task tracking across a team using consistent, formatted checklists.

How It Works

  • •Enter your checklist title and subtitle to define the document header.
  • •Input your items line-by-line or as a JSON array, using [x] to mark items as checked.
  • •Select your preferred layout, such as column count or page size, and generate the PDF.
  • •Download your formatted checklist, ready for printing or digital distribution.

Use Cases

Creating daily site inspection forms for construction or facility management.
Generating standardized onboarding checklists for new employees.
Producing printable inventory audit sheets for warehouse management.

Examples

1. Site Inspection Checklist

Facility Manager
Background
The manager needs to perform a weekly safety walkthrough of the office and requires a physical paper form to record findings.
Problem
Manually formatting a document in a word processor is time-consuming and inconsistent.
How to Use
Input the safety items into the checklist field, select 1-column layout, and enable index numbers.
Example Config
title: 'Site Inspection Checklist', subtitle: 'Week 6 Review', checklistItems: '[x] Check safety signs\n[ ] Verify extinguisher\n[ ] Confirm exits\n[ ] Archive report', columns: '1', showIndex: true
Outcome
A clean, numbered PDF document with a pre-checked 'Safety signs' box, ready for immediate printing.

2. Project Task Tracker

Project Coordinator
Background
A coordinator needs to provide team members with a physical checklist of tasks to complete during a hardware deployment.
Problem
Needs a compact, two-column list to save paper while maintaining readability.
How to Use
Paste the task list into the tool and select the 2-column layout option.
Example Config
title: 'Deployment Tasks', columns: '2', showIndex: false
Outcome
A space-efficient, two-column PDF checklist that fits all tasks onto a single page.

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FAQ

Can I pre-check items in the PDF?

Yes, you can use the [x] prefix in your text input or set the 'checked' property to true in your JSON input to mark items as completed.

Does the tool support multi-column layouts?

Yes, you can choose between a 1-column or 2-column layout to optimize space on your page.

Can I add index numbers to my list?

Yes, enable the 'Show Index' option to automatically number your checklist items.

What page sizes are supported?

The tool supports A4, Letter, and Legal page sizes, with options for portrait or landscape orientation.

Is the output file printable?

Yes, the generated PDF is optimized for standard printers and includes a footer option for professional documentation.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-checklist-form

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
title text Yes -
subtitle text No -
checklistItems textarea No -
checkedIndexes text No -
columns select No -
showIndex checkbox No -
showFooter checkbox No -
pageSize select No -
landscape checkbox No -
printBackground checkbox No -
waitUntil select No -
waitTime number No -

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-checklist-form": {
      "name": "pdf-checklist-form",
      "description": "Generate printable checklist/task form PDF with pseudo checkboxes and text",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-checklist-form",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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