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Nutrient Web SDK offers a robust JavaScript PDF rendering engine tailored for seamless PHP integration. It enables developers to embed a responsive and highly customizable PDF viewer in PHP-based web applications, ensuring smooth client-side rendering and enhanced functionality.

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Key capabilities

  • Customizable user interface (UI) — Adapt buttons, layouts, and themes to fit your app’s design
  • Client-side PDF rendering — Process PDF files efficiently without relying on a server
  • Multi-format support (Office files and images) — Seamlessly view PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats such as PNG, JPG, and TIFF
  • Mobile-friendly PDF viewer — Responsive design ensures usability on all screen sizes
  • Accessibility features — Fully compatible with assistive technologies for inclusivity
  • Cross-browser compatibility — Works flawlessly on all modern browsers and devices
  • Extendable PDF tools — Add features such as annotations, editing, forms, and more to enhance functionality

PDF file type support

  • PDF formats — Support for PDF and standards such as PDF/A (1, 2, 3, 4)
  • Office and image files — View Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats such as TIFF (multipage), JPG, and PNG

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FAQ: Nutrient’s PDF viewer

What is Nutrient Web SDK?

Nutrient Web SDK is a powerful JavaScript PDF rendering engine that offers a customizable and responsive PDF viewer for web applications.

What file types does Nutrient Web SDK support?

Nutrient Web SDK supports PDF, PDF/A, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TIFF, PNG, and JPG file types for seamless viewing.

Is Nutrient Web SDK compatible with all browsers?

Yes, it’s fully compatible with all modern browsers and devices.

Can I customize the UI of Nutrient’s PDF viewer?

Absolutely! Adjust buttons, layouts, and the design to suit your application’s needs.

Do I need a server to use Nutrient Web SDK?

No, Nutrient Web SDK is entirely client-side, eliminating the need for server dependency.