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Use JavaScript to open PDFs from a number of input sources, including remote URLs, blobs, array buffers, local storage, and Base64 data. Opened PDFs can be rendered in the viewer, annotated, and edited. Nutrient Web SDK is fully compatible with Next.js.

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Key capabilities

  • Local storage or remote URL — Open files that are stored anywhere
  • Input data types — Load from a blob, ArrayBuffer, or Base64
  • Secured PDFs — Open encrypted or password-protected files
  • Client-side — Open PDFs directly in the browser (no server needed)
  • Extendable — Add annotation, signing, editing, forms, and more

Guides for opening a document

Open from a remote URL
How to open a PDF document from a remote URL

Open from a blob
How to open a PDF document from a blob

Open from an ArrayBuffer
How to open a PDF document from an ArrayBuffer

Open from local storage
How to open a PDF document from local storage

Open from Base64 data
How to open a PDF document from Base64 data

Open from Document Engine
How to open a PDF document from Document Engine

Open using DWS Viewer API
How to open DWS-managed documents or app-provided documents with DWS Viewer API session authorization

Temporary storage for PDF downloads
How temporary storage works for URL-loaded PDFs in the browser

Open password-protected PDFs
How to transparently open password-protected PDFs

Open HTTP authenticated PDFs
How to transparently open PDFs protected by HTTP authentication

Open encrypted PDFs
How to decrypt a PDF that uses custom encryption

Open on a specific page
How to open a PDF and show a specific page after loading

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FAQ

Here are a few frequently asked questions about opening documents in Nutrient Web SDK.

Can I open PDFs from different sources in my app?

Yes, you can open PDFs from remote URLs, blobs, ArrayBuffers, Base64 data, and more using JavaScript.

Is it possible to open secured PDFs with this library?

Absolutely, the library supports opening encrypted and password-protected PDFs.

Do I need a server to open PDFs in the browser?

No, PDFs can be opened directly in the browser on the client side without needing a server.

What types of annotations can be added to PDFs?

You can add, edit, and remove various annotations, including highlights, notes, and drawings.

Can I extend the PDF viewer with additional features?

Yes, you can extend the viewer with features like signing, editing, forms, and more.