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2025-07-08

How to Convert Tally Responses to PDF Automatically

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by manually converting form responses into documents like PDFs?

Copy-pasting, formatting, and sharing response data one by one can be time-consuming and prone to errors. As the value of form responses grows, this only gets more stressful.

✨ Imagine if:

  • documents were created automatically from Tally responses
  • files were saved and organized instantly in your cloud storage
  • notifications were sent to your team automatically to keep them updated

If you

  • regularly use Tally forms and want to automate response management
  • feel stressed by handling repetitive document creation and manual file share
  • want to save time reduce errors from manual input

Then this article is for you! Learn how to easily automate document creation from Tally responses using Yoom - all without a single line of code.

Meet Yoom: No-Code Automation

Yoom is a next-generation no code automation tool that lets you connect and automate tasks between your favorite apps. Yoom makes automation accessible to everyone.

  • 🌐 Connect with apps like Tally, Google Docs, OneDrive and more.
  • 📖 Use automation templates - no technical set up required
  • 📈 Boost productivity and reduce human errors

No need to go through complex set up and IT jargons, Yoom keeps things simple and visual. You can build your automation workflows with just a few clicks, saving hours of time and stress from repetitive work.

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In this guide, you’ll learn the step by step process of how to use Yoom to automatically create PDF files from the submitted responses in Tally.

✔️ For Those Who Want to Try It Right Away

Yoom offers pre-built templates for easy setup.

Below is a template that creates a document based on Tally responses and automatically converst them to PDFs.
Click the “Try It” button to get started now! We’ll also walk you through the step-by-step process of creating this automation flow later in this article.


■Overview

By using the flow "Generate a PDF based on Tally's responses and upload it to OneDrive," you can easily document survey results.
Automatic uploads facilitate smooth file management and sharing.

■Recommended for

  • Those collecting survey or form response data using Tally
  • Those who feel that manually converting responses to PDF is time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Those who want to quickly document collected responses and save/share them as files
  • Those who regularly use OneDrive and aim to improve the efficiency of file sharing and management
  • Those who want to automate PDF generation and cloud uploads
  • Those aiming to reduce paper-based exchanges and promote paperless operations and efficiency
  • Those who want to manage survey results and application records safely and in an organized manner

■Benefits of using this template

Automatically converting Tally's responses to PDF and uploading them directly to OneDrive allows for smooth progress from creation to storage.
Since manual PDF creation and file uploads are no longer necessary, the workflow becomes faster.

Additionally, multiple team members can easily share the latest PDFs on the same OneDrive.
This saves time and effort in file transfers and speeds up interactions within the team.
Furthermore, it helps prevent human errors such as saving mistakes or file duplication.

🙌 What You Can Do Using Tally Responses & Yoom

Below are practical ready-to-use templates that use Tally Responses & Yoom to streamline your daily workflow. Automatically creating PDFs from Tally form responses opens up many possibilities. Just click the “Try It” button to get started quickly!

Save Tally Responses as PDFs and Save to Cloud Storage

Automatically save PDF files generated from Tally responses to specific folders in OneDrive or Google Drive.
Recommended for those who want to keep response data organized and easy to find anytime.


■Overview

By using the flow "Generate a PDF based on Tally's responses and upload it to OneDrive," you can easily document survey results.
Automatic uploads facilitate smooth file management and sharing.

■Recommended for

  • Those collecting survey or form response data using Tally
  • Those who feel that manually converting responses to PDF is time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Those who want to quickly document collected responses and save/share them as files
  • Those who regularly use OneDrive and aim to improve the efficiency of file sharing and management
  • Those who want to automate PDF generation and cloud uploads
  • Those aiming to reduce paper-based exchanges and promote paperless operations and efficiency
  • Those who want to manage survey results and application records safely and in an organized manner

■Benefits of using this template

Automatically converting Tally's responses to PDF and uploading them directly to OneDrive allows for smooth progress from creation to storage.
Since manual PDF creation and file uploads are no longer necessary, the workflow becomes faster.

Additionally, multiple team members can easily share the latest PDFs on the same OneDrive.
This saves time and effort in file transfers and speeds up interactions within the team.
Furthermore, it helps prevent human errors such as saving mistakes or file duplication.


■ Overview
The workflow "Generate documents in Google Docs based on Tally responses and save them in Google Drive" automatically reflects data collected from Tally forms into Google Docs and organizes and saves them in Google Drive.
This reduces the effort of manual data entry and document creation, achieving efficient information management.

■ Recommended for

  • Business personnel who collect information from customers and employees using Tally
  • Office workers who regularly use Google Docs and Google Drive
  • Companies looking to reduce the effort of data entry and document creation to improve operational efficiency
  • IT personnel or managers considering the automation of business workflows

■ Benefits of using this template

  • Time-saving: Automatically document Tally responses and reflect them in Google Docs, reducing the time spent on manual entry.
  • Error prevention: Automation reduces human errors, enabling accurate data management.
  • Speedy information sharing: Automatically saved in Google Drive, facilitating smooth information sharing within the team.

Send Tally Responses as PDF via Email

Automatially send PDF files created from Tally responses to customers or your team via Gmail or Outlook.
Perfect for those who want to eliminate manual file creation and email sending.


■Overview

The "Convert Tally Content to PDF and Send via Outlook" workflow is an automated process designed to streamline the sharing and reporting of accounting data. It allows you to easily convert financial information managed in Tally into PDF format and quickly send it to stakeholders via Outlook. This eliminates the need for manual data conversion and email sending, supporting smooth business operations. It is a useful workflow in situations where accurate and prompt information sharing is required in daily operations.

■Recommended for

  • Accountants managing financial data using Tally
  • Business leaders who need to regularly create and share financial reports with stakeholders
  • Those who want to improve business efficiency by reducing time spent on manual PDF conversion and email sending
  • Office staff who use Outlook for business communications
  • Owners of small and medium-sized enterprises who want to achieve accurate financial data sharing and prompt reporting

■Benefits of Using This Template

Since the content in Tally is converted to PDF and automatically sent via Outlook, it eliminates the hassle of manual information sharing.
The consistent process of PDF conversion and sending allows for standardization of business processes.
Automation prevents human errors in sharing, ensuring accurate information sharing.


■Overview

The workflow of "Issuing a PDF based on Tally's response content and sending it via Gmail" helps in the automatic processing of form responses.
Since PDF creation and email sending are also automated, manual work is reduced.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Tally for data collection such as surveys and application forms
  • Those who want to create PDF documents based on collected responses and send them quickly to external parties or stakeholders
  • Those who repeatedly create and send PDFs manually and want to improve work efficiency
  • Business people or teams who use Gmail regularly
  • Those who want to organize response content and provide information quickly to related parties
  • Those aiming to reduce the burden through automation in application reception tasks or reception replies

■Benefits of using this template

By utilizing this flow, you can automatically convert the responses collected with Tally into PDFs and send them via Gmail.
There is no need to manually create PDFs or send emails individually, making the information sharing process smoother.
By omitting complex procedures, it also helps improve work efficiency.
Additionally, you will be able to deliver necessary information quickly to stakeholders, enhancing the quality of responses and follow-ups both internally and externally.

Share Tally Response as PDFs via Chat Tools

Automatically share PDFs created from Tally responses on chat tools like Slack and Discord.
Ideal for those who want to keep everyone informed and enable quick action.


■Overview

The workflow "Generate a PDF based on Tally's responses and notify on Discord" automatically converts form responses into a PDF and sends notifications to a specified destination.
This streamlines the process of gathering and sharing information, making it more efficient.

■Recommended for

  • Those managing survey or application form responses using Tally
  • Those who want to manage Tally response data as PDFs
  • Those who wish to quickly compile and share responses with stakeholders
  • Organizations using Discord as a team information-sharing tool
  • Those managing business communications and shared information on Discord
  • Those feeling burdened by manual data organization and notifications due to receiving numerous form responses daily
  • Those who want to efficiently manage application or survey content and smoothly coordinate internally and externally

■Benefits of using this template

By utilizing the flow that generates a PDF based on Tally's responses and notifies on Discord, you can quickly share survey or application content.
This system eliminates the need to manually create PDFs and individually send information to team members.

Furthermore, with automatic PDF generation and notifications, all members can quickly grasp the same information without timing discrepancies in information sharing.
This reduces the likelihood of omissions or misunderstandings, facilitating smooth project progress and decision-making.

🚀 Let's Create a Flowbot to Convert Tally Responses to PDF & Save to OneDrive

Let’s walk through how to create a Flowbot that automatically creates a PDF file from a form submitted on Tally.

⏱️ Setup time: 10 minutes

🔧 What You’ll Need

  • A free Yoom account
  • Access to Tally, Google Docs & OneDrive

If you do not yet have a Yoom account, register now from this registration form.

Setup Overview

  • Register Tally, OneDrive, & Google Docs in Yoom
  • Copy the Template
  • Set Up Tally Trigger, and Actions for Google Docs & OneDrive
  • Activate the Flowbot

■Overview

By using the flow "Generate a PDF based on Tally's responses and upload it to OneDrive," you can easily document survey results.
Automatic uploads facilitate smooth file management and sharing.

■Recommended for

  • Those collecting survey or form response data using Tally
  • Those who feel that manually converting responses to PDF is time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Those who want to quickly document collected responses and save/share them as files
  • Those who regularly use OneDrive and aim to improve the efficiency of file sharing and management
  • Those who want to automate PDF generation and cloud uploads
  • Those aiming to reduce paper-based exchanges and promote paperless operations and efficiency
  • Those who want to manage survey results and application records safely and in an organized manner

■Benefits of using this template

Automatically converting Tally's responses to PDF and uploading them directly to OneDrive allows for smooth progress from creation to storage.
Since manual PDF creation and file uploads are no longer necessary, the workflow becomes faster.

Additionally, multiple team members can easily share the latest PDFs on the same OneDrive.
This saves time and effort in file transfers and speeds up interactions within the team.
Furthermore, it helps prevent human errors such as saving mistakes or file duplication.

Step 1: Register Tally, OneDrive, & Google Docs in My Apps

Add Tally

In Yoom, go to the My Apps tab, and click the “+ Add” button.

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Search for Tally from the app list and select it.

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Enter any name you like for the account name.
Type in "tally" for the access token and click "Add".

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Add OneDrive

⚠️ Note:
"Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)" includes both personal and business plans. If you’re using a personal plan, Yoom’s authentication may not work properly. We recommend using a Microsoft 365 Business account for a stable connection.

In Yoom, go to the My Apps tab, and click the “+ Add” button.

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Search for OneDrive from the app list and select it.

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Select the account you want to connect to.

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Enter your password and click “Sign In”.

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Add Google Docs

Click on My Apps and select “+ Add”.

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Search for Google Drive from the app list and select it.

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Select "Sign in with Google".

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Click on the account you want to link.

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Click "Continue".

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Once all apps are connected, you’ll see them listed under “My Apps”.

Step 2: Copy the Template

Click the “Try it” button to copy the pre-built template into your project. 


■Overview

By using the flow "Generate a PDF based on Tally's responses and upload it to OneDrive," you can easily document survey results.
Automatic uploads facilitate smooth file management and sharing.

■Recommended for

  • Those collecting survey or form response data using Tally
  • Those who feel that manually converting responses to PDF is time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Those who want to quickly document collected responses and save/share them as files
  • Those who regularly use OneDrive and aim to improve the efficiency of file sharing and management
  • Those who want to automate PDF generation and cloud uploads
  • Those aiming to reduce paper-based exchanges and promote paperless operations and efficiency
  • Those who want to manage survey results and application records safely and in an organized manner

■Benefits of using this template

Automatically converting Tally's responses to PDF and uploading them directly to OneDrive allows for smooth progress from creation to storage.
Since manual PDF creation and file uploads are no longer necessary, the workflow becomes faster.

Additionally, multiple team members can easily share the latest PDFs on the same OneDrive.
This saves time and effort in file transfers and speeds up interactions within the team.
Furthermore, it helps prevent human errors such as saving mistakes or file duplication.

Click "Try this template".

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Click "OK" and give this Flowbot a name to recognize.

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This template will be copied to your “My Project”.

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Step 3: Set Up Tally Trigger

Click on the trigger step labeled, "Form Submission".

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Give your trigger a title (anything you like).
If there are no issues with the default setting, click “Next”.

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Copy the Webhook URL.
In your Tally dashboard, open the form you want to connect.

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Go to Integrations settings.

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Click “Connect” under Webhooks, then paste the copied Webhook URL from Yoom.
Submit a test response on the Tally form to check the connection.

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Return to Yoom and click “Test”.
If successful, the data from the form response should appear as retrieved values.
You’ll use these data in the following steps, so check the details are correct.

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Step 4: Set Up Google Docs Action for Creating Documents

☝️ Note:
Before setting up this step, you need to have a Google Docs template ready. This template should include placeholder or variables that correspond to the fields from your Tally responses. These placeholders will be automatically replaced with actual response data during the automation. For more details, check this article. 

Click the "Issue Document" action.

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Select your account, and check the default settings.
If there are no issues, click “Next”.

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Select the Document File ID from the displayed options.

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Similarly, select the Destination Google Drive Folder ID (where the generated files will be saved).

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Set the Exported File Name.
You can use the retrieved values from the previous step (Tally responses) to customize the file name.
Once. set, click "Next".

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Map the fields.
Assign the retrieved Tally response values to the placeholders in the Google Docs template.

📚 Reference:
For more details on retrieved values and how to set it up, see the guide here.

Once set, click "Test".

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If the test is successful, save it.

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Step 5: Set Up OneDrive Action

Click the "Upload File" action.

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Rename the title (optional), and confirm the right OneDrive account is linked.
Then click “Next”.

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Select the Drive ID and Destination Folder Item ID (where the PDF will be uploaded) from the displayed options.

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Set the file name.
Make sure to add the .pdf extension.
Use the retrieved values from Tally form submission in the file name.

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Select "Use Retrieved Values" for file attachment method, and choose the "Issued Document" option for File.

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Run a test to check if the PDF uploads successfully to OneDrive.

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Step 6: Activate the Flowbot

Toggle the “Trigger ON” button to activate your flow.

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That’s it! 🎉
Your form responses are now automatically getting converted to PDF documents :)

💡 Other Automation Ideas Using Tally


■Overview

The workflow "Add records to Microsoft Excel based on Tally responses" contributes to the efficiency of data management.
Since records are added automatically, it can reduce human errors such as omissions or transcription mistakes.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use Tally to collect surveys or feedback
  • Those who want to compile Tally responses into a sheet but find manual input cumbersome
  • Those who want to quickly utilize collected data for analysis and reporting
  • Those who use Microsoft Excel for organizing and analyzing data
  • Those who want to share response results with the entire team and make quick decisions

■Benefits of using this template

By utilizing the flow of adding records to Microsoft Excel based on Tally responses, you can quickly perform information registration tasks.
Information obtained from Tally is automatically reflected in Excel, eliminating the need for manual input.
This improves work efficiency and allows you to secure time to focus on other important tasks.

Additionally, consistent data management becomes possible, reducing the risk of input errors.
It becomes easier to make decisions based on accurate data, and the overall quality of operations is likely to improve.


■Overview

The workflow "Notify Gmail when a response is submitted in Tally" enables prompt action by receiving form response notifications via email.
Automatically forwarding responses from Tally to Gmail eliminates the need for manual checks, contributing to improved work efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those using Tally who want to quickly check form responses
  • Business professionals who use Gmail regularly and want to utilize the notification feature
  • Team leaders or administrators who find managing form responses cumbersome
  • Business owners looking to improve work efficiency through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

When a response is submitted in Tally, it is automatically notified to Gmail, eliminating the hassle of manual notifications.
By notifying when a form response is submitted, it prevents missing responses.
Automation prevents human errors in notifications, enabling accurate information management.


■Overview

The "Notify Google Chat when a response is submitted in Tally" workflow is a business workflow that notifies Google Chat of responses to Tally forms, facilitating smooth information sharing within the team. When a response is submitted to the form, a notification is automatically sent to Google Chat, ensuring that important information is not missed and enabling prompt action.
Leverage Yoom's API integration feature to automate the cumbersome notification process.

■Recommended for

  • Those who utilize Tally forms and want to quickly share response content within the team
  • Teams or project leaders who use Google Chat on a daily basis
  • Those who are spending time on manual response notifications and want to improve business efficiency
  • Those interested in API integration and automation, and want to build workflows through Yoom

■Benefits of using this template

When a response is submitted in Tally, it is automatically notified to Google Chat, eliminating the need for manual notifications.
By notifying at the time of form submission, the entire team can quickly share information and prevent oversights.
Automation can prevent human error in notifications and achieve rapid information sharing.


■Overview  

This workflow allows you to automatically add records to Salesforce when a response is submitted in Tally. This automation enables the sales team to respond more smoothly and manage customer information centrally.
With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.

■Recommended for

  • Sales representatives who want to streamline operations by integrating Tally and Salesforce  
  • Marketing professionals who want to automatically import form data into Salesforce  
  • Team leaders who find manual data management cumbersome  
  • Executives who want to enhance the accuracy of customer information and improve operational efficiency  
  • IT professionals promoting workflow automation using Yoom

■Benefits of using this template  

  • Reduce data entry effort
    ・After a response is submitted in Tally, records are automatically added to Salesforce, reducing the time spent on manual entry.  
  • Prevent human error
    ・Automatic integration prevents errors that are common with manual entry, ensuring data accuracy.  
  • Improve operational efficiency
    ・Automating data transfer from forms to Salesforce streamlines the workflow for the entire team.  
  • Real-time information sharing
    ・The latest customer information is accurately reflected in Salesforce, allowing the entire team to share information in real-time.  
  • Flexible customization
    ・Utilizing Yoom's Flowbot makes it easy to customize according to specific needs.

■Overview

The "Add events to Google Calendar based on Tally responses" workflow is a business workflow that automatically reflects data collected from forms into Google Calendar.
It eliminates the need to manually input information collected from surveys or application forms into the calendar, allowing for smooth schedule management.
By utilizing Yoom's API integration feature to connect Tally and Google Calendar, you can improve work efficiency by automatically adding events.

■Recommended for

  • Individuals responsible for managing events or reservations using Tally
  • Business users who want to automate the process of adding events to Google Calendar
  • Team leaders who want to efficiently utilize data from forms for schedule management
  • Executives aiming to reduce errors from manual input and achieve accurate schedule management

■Benefits of using this template

Since events are automatically added to Google Calendar based on Tally responses, you can save the effort of manually adding events.
By adding events to Google Calendar based on form responses, centralized schedule management is achieved, facilitating smooth schedule sharing across the team.
Automation prevents human errors in data entry, enabling accurate schedule management.

📖 Summary

Now you know how to automatically convert Tally form responses into PDFs and save it to cloud storage - all without writing a single line of code Manually creating and sharing documents and jumping back and forth between systems can be time-consuming and error prone.

But automation with Yoom can make this process quick and reliable. No technical skills are required to get started. Plus, Yoom offers many more ready-made templates connecting with other apps and tools, opening up more automation possibilities for you.

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About the author
s.ougitani
s.ougitani
After being in charge of sales and CA at a human resources company for about 5 years, I have been involved in jobs such as creating job advertisements and scouting sentences at companies that hire engineers. I'm fascinated by Yoom's revolutionary service of “automating office work.” I would like to write so that I can send out information that can be useful to everyone, even a little bit.
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