PHP PDF Editor Library
Nutrient Web SDK is a JavaScript library for editing PDF documents directly in a browser. It is fully compatible with PHP and offers developers a robust API for programmatic editing, as well as a beautiful UI for performing a host of editing operations in any PHP-based web app.
Nutrient SDKs are deployed in some of the world’s most popular applications, such as those made by Autodesk, Disney, UBS, Dropbox, IBM, and Lufthansa.
Key capabilities
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Annotations, forms, bookmarks — Create, edit, or remove
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Page manipulation — Rotate, merge, split, delete, or add pages
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Client-side — Edit PDFs directly in the browser (no server needed)
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Browser support — Works on all modern browsers and devices
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Headless — Programmatically edit PDFs without the UI
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Customizable UI — Hide buttons, match your look and feel, and more
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Extendable — Add forms, signing, annotation, and more
Guides for PDF editing
Edit text in PDF files
Edit text directly in PDF documents
Merge or combine PDFs
How to merge multiple PDF documents together
Rotate pages
How to rotate pages by a desired amount
Move or copy pages
How to move or copy pages within a PDF document
Remove pages
How to remove pages from a PDF document
Add a page
How to add a blank page to a PDF document
Split a PDF
How to split a PDF into two or more documents
Add an image to a page
How to add an image to a page as an annotation
Headless editing
How to edit PDFs without presenting the UI
Edit the page label
How to set the label for any page in a PDF document
Built-in document editing UI
Learn about the document operations available in the editor UI
Replace text
How to replace text directly in PDF documents
FAQ
Here are a few frequently asked questions about editing PDFs in Nutrient Web SDK.
What is Nutrient Web SDK?
Nutrient Web SDK is a JavaScript library that enables developers to edit PDF documents directly in the browser.
Can I edit PDFs without using the UI?
Yes, Nutrient supports headless editing, allowing you to programmatically edit PDFs without displaying the UI.
What types of PDF edits can I perform?
You can create, edit, or remove annotations, forms, and bookmarks, and manipulate pages (e.g. rotate, merge, split).
Is the UI customizable?
Yes, the UI can be customized to match your app’s look and feel, including hiding specific buttons.
Does Nutrient Web SDK require a server?
No, Nutrient can perform all editing operations client side, directly in the browser.