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PDF Version of Gift Cards

Gift Card Hero can generate a printable PDF version of any gift card. The PDF matches the print version of the gift card page — the same design your customer sees when they open their gift card link.

By default, the PDF link is not included in the email. To add it, edit your gift card notification template in Shopify:

  1. Go to Shopify Admin → Settings → Notifications → Customer notifications → Gift card created
  2. Click Edit code
  3. Add the following link anywhere in the template body:
<a href="https://{{ shop.domain }}/a/gifthero/api/card/pdf?url={{ gift_card.url }}" class="button__text">Download PDF</a>
  1. Click Save

The recipient will now see a Download PDF button in their gift card email.

PDF Design

The PDF is generated from the live gift card page and reflects the current design — including your custom CSS, branding, and card design. Any design changes made in the app are automatically reflected in new PDFs.

Resending the Gift Card Email

If a customer didn't receive their email or needs the PDF resent:

  1. Open the gift card in Shopify Admin → Products → Gift Cards
  2. Find the Gift Card Hero block in the page sidebar
  3. Select the recipient type and click Send

See Using the Admin Block for details on adding the block if it's not visible.